
Jarrett J. Krosoczka | 2019 National Book Festival
Clip: Season 2021 | 17m 23s
Krosoczka just released an illustrated memoir about his experiences as a young adult.
Krosoczka is the creator of the popular Lunch Lady graphic novel series for young readers, which has won the Children's Book Choice Award. Along with the popular Star Wars Jedi Academy Series (also for grade-school age readers), Krosoczka just released an illustrated memoir about his experiences as a young adult.
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Jarrett J. Krosoczka | 2019 National Book Festival
Clip: Season 2021 | 17m 23s
Krosoczka is the creator of the popular Lunch Lady graphic novel series for young readers, which has won the Children's Book Choice Award. Along with the popular Star Wars Jedi Academy Series (also for grade-school age readers), Krosoczka just released an illustrated memoir about his experiences as a young adult.
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