As part of this season's Festival of Ideas, graphic novelist Jarrett Krosoczka, will be speaking at UTA March 28, 2023 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm in University Hall room 108. Along with telling his story of family, addition and how art brought them together, Krosoczka will draw on stage as the audience takes in his cartooning and writing tips.

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 over the past twenty years.