Jarrett Krosoczka visits WAM!
Today I spent the afternoon at the Worcester Art Museum to attend a book signing by Jarrett! My first few years working with Art All-State, I had the pleasure of observing a student where Jarrett was acting as an artist/mentor— he was a natural! He had the students engaged, interested, active and excited about what they were creating! :) Since then, I have read many of Jarrett’s books, and often give them as gifts - they are great for any age! From “Goodnight Monkey Boy” to “My Buddy Slug” and my personal favorite, “Punk Farm” and the newer “Lunch Lady Land” these books are a true delight! With funny, powerful stories, and amazing artwork, they are sure to please!
I am also very excited about his new book:”Jarrett is celebrating ten years as a published author/illustrator with Monkey Boy to Lunch Lady: the sketchbooks of Jarrett J. Krosoczka. A decade’s worth of sketchbooks were visually curated by designer John Lind and Jarrett penned essays on the creative process behind each book in his bibliography. Photos of book tour stops and field notes on Jarrett’s literary career are also included, along with an introduction by radio host and art educator Mark Lynch. It’s a small way to say thank you for all of your support.” www.studiojjk.com
And the best part— all of the proceeds from his new book will go to the scholarship fund he created in honor of his grandparents, who sent Jarrett to WAM as a child! Learn more about Jarrett www.studiojjk.com
Info about the Worcester Art Museum Exhibit, on view in the Higgins Education wing through November 13th
http://www.worcesterart.org/Exhibitions/higgins-education-wing/jarrett-j-krosoczka/
Article from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
http://www.telegram.com/article/20111021/NEWS/110219334/1011
