The Secret to How to Get Published in Children's Books & Graphic Novels

How does an illustration career begin? That one art class at a local art center, fan art, reading comics can all be where it starts. Art Prof Clara Lieu interviews Jarrett J. Krosoczka, a the New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator about his artistic experiences as a child to his career today. Get tips on what to focus on as a young artist to cultivate your artistic development.

Jarrett J. Krosoczka is the New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels, select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores.

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Clara Lieu was an Adjunct Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design from 2007-2020. Her artwork has been exhibited at the International Print Center NY, the Currier Museum, Childs Gallery, the Davis Museum, and more. Lieu received an artist fellowship from the MA Cultural Council, has written for the NY Times, and lectured at Brown University, the NAEA conference, and in Vancouver & China. She has been profiled in Artsy, Hyperallergic, KPCC, & WBUR.

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[Slepnir]

Wow, Jarrett is fantastic. Loved how he bravely put out his personal story and showed a tenacity of keeping his stuff out there. His idea of having more than just his book and graphic novels to rely on is exceptional. Great to watch and will need to check him out on his stream.

[aj-wfxy]

I'm a current hs sophomore and I remember being obsessed with the lunch lady books in elementary school... it's so cool to make that connection with someone I look up to now

[bluewren]

What a beautiful man. The world feels better today after watching this.

[KateColors]

What a great story Jarrett has. Great grandparents, too! Thank you, Prof. Lieu, for sharing this with us. --KateColors

[artbonita]

Wow! I was really touched by Jarrett’s story. The take away for me is never give up and learn to do something differently when xyz isn’t working. For instance, Jarrett sending out post cards to publishers was brilliant!

[jbspiszer]

Wow, thank you so much, Mr. Krosoczka! And thank you Art Prof for this stream! As someone who also had a hard childhood, this reminded me that I can still do and achieve the things I dream of.

[lisah]

Well worth a second viewing. JJK was a wonderful insightful guest. My library has Hey Kiddo. Guess I'll be reading that tonight.

[christinekoper]

How inspiring, and what a grounded and kind person. This is the kind of work ethic I’d like to have!
Also very moving to hear the story of his grandfather offering him whatever museum art class he wanted. That kind of support from family is such a beautiful thing.

[meeowth]

Thank you so much Jarrett for sharing your story and Art Prof for putting this together. YOURE BOTH AWESOME!

[LoveHope-milx]

Growing up I didn’t draw more than most kids Or draw lots. But a memory I remember is I was sitting next to my dad or on his lap and he drew me a little cowboy and an airplane And I was ReALLY impressed. I asked him to draw more but he didn’t. It wasn’t that technical but as a little kid I loved it. Another person that inspired me later was my aunty. My dads sis . . One time she drew a face. And I was also Really impressed and wanted to be able to do that.

[rudyagresta]

Great episode and a very motivating life story.thank you!

[sketch]

Hey do you think someone can get accepted into an art college (for an illustration major) like RISD if we don’t have any realistic pieces?I hate drawing realism and still life’s because it’s just not my style. But when I look at portfolio all I see is realism.