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Jarrett J. Krosoczka

@studiojjk.bsky.social

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[𝙲𝚛𝚘𝚠-𝚜𝚊𝚞𝚌𝚎-𝚔𝚊𝚑] 📘Graphic Novelist 🥈Natl Book Award finalist 🔴TED speaker 📙NYT Bestseller 🎓BFA RISD + 3x Honorary Doctorates 🙋🏻‍♂️he/him

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · May 19

Getting a banner to work on YouTube across devices is tricky.

I am sure that I’ll noodle with this a dozen times between now and tomorrow. (And I’ll probably wake up in the middle of the night with other ideas.)

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 2h

Here is a clip from my acceptance speech at the Mass State House in which I urge the Senators and Representatives in attendance to get Bill S.2328, An Act Regarding Free Expression, passed and signed into law.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 14h

So much gratitude.

I’m beyond honored to be the inaugural recipient of the Massachusetts Graphic Novel Award.

Thank you, Mass Center for the Book & Boston Comic Arts Foundation, for all the passionate and hard work.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 15d

Technology that helps me prep for painting traditionally 🎨 TourBox & Wacom! #painting #arttips
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Technology that helps me prep for painting traditionally 🎨 TourBox & Wacom! #painting #arttips

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 22d

For any authors and/or illustrators looking to up their game when presenting at schools, my webinar has been making a big difference for folks who took the class.

I hope it can help you as well!

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 23d

I tinker with my YouTube thumbnails a few times a year.

After learning more about the platform, I’ve created a consistent look for series and simplified designs.

#kidlit #youtube

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Wrote Star Wars Jedi Academy, I Did ✏️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 24d

I had not seen this!! HELLO, @dsrussosusan.bsky.social !!! Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher both then AND now!!!

Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 24d

Posting to YouTube can feel like throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks.

And for whatever reason—this latest is taking off.

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Just go in without a plan—push some paint around for the sake of your mental health #sketch #pug

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 29

“So, gather up your jackets, move it to the exits
I hope you have found a friend

Closing time, every new beginning
Comes from some other beginning’s end, yeah”

—Semisonic

Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 28

I don’t know how anyone could look at this sidewalk repair and NOT see Batman.

Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 22

Authors (and illustrators) looking to sharpen their presentation skills this academic year, this is a pre-recorded webinar in which I share everything I’ve learned from 25 years of getting in front of young audiences.

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Author School Visits 101 | Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 21

a man in a purple vest and bow tie is smiling and saying you won .

ALT: a man in a purple vest and bow tie is smiling and saying you won .

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 21

The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Your Questions
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The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Your Questions

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 20

Something tells me that @mrschureads.bsky.social and @100scopenotes.bsky.social will especially like this new game.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 20

Can you Guess the Guest? Find new episodes of Origin Stories with JJK wherever you get your pods—new episodes drop on Saturday mornings.

Here’s a hint about this Saturday’s guest: she hails from the Beehive State. 🤔

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 19

I said, “Son, there will be so many people who’ll love your art, but there will always be somebody who comes along and craps on it.” I laughed to myself because it sounded like something my grandfather would say. My kid laughed, too, even though we were very, very grossed out.

Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 19

Tough life lesson… My nine-year-old was sketching the seagulls as they sauntered between beachgoers. I snapped this pic of his masterpiece-in-progress just before we heard the squawks of a gull above. Aaaaand… well… let’s just say his piece suddenly looked more like a Jackson Pollock painting.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 18

Newsletter subscribers! Please check your email, I just sent you a big discount code to say THANK YOU for all of your support!

Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 16

What would YOU say to rising first-year college students?

This is the piece I give to students starting their journey in art school.

☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Listener Questions
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The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Listener Questions

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · Aug 10

High school English, Theater, and Tech teachers could have a lot of fun with this video:

Audiobook Graphic Novel — Adapting, Producing, and Performing 🎙️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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