In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by New York Times bestselling children’s book author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka to talk about the role the art room and art teachers played in shaping his life and creative journey. Hear about the many amazing children’s books Jarrett has created including the Jedi Academy series and the Lunch Lady series as well as the two young adult graphic memoirs – Hey, Kiddo and Sunshine – based on his life experiences. Listen in to hear all about Jarrett’s “ah-ha” moment and discover the power art has to build emotional intelligence, connection, and coping skills, right alongside creativity and problem-solving.
In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by New York Times bestselling children’s book author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka to talk about the role the art room and art teachers played in shaping his life and creative journey. Hear about the many amazing children’s books Jarrett has created including the Jedi Academy series and the Lunch Lady series as well as the two young adult graphic memoirs – Hey, Kiddo and Sunshine – based on his life experiences. Listen in to hear all about Jarrett’s “ah-ha” moment and discover the power art has to build emotional intelligence, connection, and coping skills, right alongside creativity and problem-solving.