Jarrett J. Krosoczka
AmericanMemoirGraphic NovelChildren's Bookb. 1977
Jarrett J. Krosoczka is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of more than 40 books for young readers. He is widely known for his Lunch Lady graphic novel series and his National Book Award finalist graphic memoir, Hey, Kiddo, which chronicles his childhood growing up with a mother struggling with addiction. Krosoczka is a passionate advocate for arts education and founded the Joseph and Shirley Krosoczka Memorial Youth Scholarships at the Worcester Art Museum.
Awards
['Harvey Award', 'Odyssey Award', 'Audie Award', 'Boston Globe–Horn Book Award']
Notable Works
['Lunch Lady series', 'Hey, Kiddo', 'Sunshine', 'Punk Farm', 'Star Wars: Jedi Academy (select volumes)']
