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J vs. K
Created by real-life rivals and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft this hilarious illustrated story features two talente...
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Here’s the official Team J pre-order page for my upcoming book with fellow Newbery winning author Kwame Alexander. He has his own pre-order pages so like everything else, we’re competing. 😁 May the best author/illustrator win!
Here’s the official Team J pre-order page for my upcoming book with fellow Newbery winning author Kwame Alexander. He has his own pre-order pages so like everything else, we’re competing. 😁 May the best author/illustrator win!
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Yes AND It was one of the first books (for kids) that I've ever seen handle micro aggressions with such grace and humor. @jerrycraft.bsky.social is a genius. Bonafide! #TLSkyChat.
A2: The New Kid by Jerry Craft. Worth it because it called attention to a healthy, loving Black family adjusting through awkwardness of middle school. It's worth protecting b/c it was a mirror for Black kids and NOT a trauma-vampire story for our culture. #TLSkyChat
🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #2 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!
More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Yes AND It was one of the first books (for kids) that I've ever seen handle micro aggressions with such grace and humor. @jerrycraft.bsky.social is a genius. Bonafide! #TLSkyChat.
"I feel like this would’ve made me feel more comfortable in my own skin," Arianna continued, referring to New Kid by Jerry Craft and Hair Love. A quite from @LibrariansFilm #NewKid
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Black Student Says Having More Diverse Books Would've Made Her Feel 'More Comfortable' in Predominately White School
The new documentary 'The Librarians' exposes coordinated movements to fuel book bans, the criminalization of librarians and just how it affects youths nationwide.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"I feel like this would’ve made me feel more comfortable in my own skin," Arianna continued, referring to New Kid by Jerry Craft and Hair Love. A quite from @LibrariansFilm #NewKid
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Today's classroom was a masterclass in Newbery award winning words and inspiration. Thank you to Kwame Alexander, @jerrycraft.bsky.social, and Kate DiCamillo - look at that joy!
October 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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5th graders participated in today’s One Word At a Time virtual literacy pep rally hosted by Kwame Alexander. They were enthralled when he read from Crossover, then cheered when Kate DiCamillo & @jerrycraft.bsky.social joined. Lots of fun & laughs to celebrate book joy! #SchoolLibrary #MGLit
October 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Had a blast bumping into @jerrycraft.bsky.social and @iamkwame4life.bsky.social at the @librarycongress.bsky.social National Book Festival.
Team J or Team K? You decide! bookshop.org/p/books/j-vs...
Team J or Team K? You decide! bookshop.org/p/books/j-vs...
September 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Had a blast bumping into @jerrycraft.bsky.social and @iamkwame4life.bsky.social at the @librarycongress.bsky.social National Book Festival.
Team J or Team K? You decide! bookshop.org/p/books/j-vs...
Team J or Team K? You decide! bookshop.org/p/books/j-vs...
For all the New Kid fans going back to school. jerrycraft.com/new-kid-merc...
August 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
For all the New Kid fans going back to school. jerrycraft.com/new-kid-merc...
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July #BacktoSchool #NotesfromtheHornBook: 5 #graphicnovels and highly illustrated books for learning visually www.hbook.com/story/learni... @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Learning visually
From the July 2025 issue of Notes from the Horn Book.
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July 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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My #outofcontextnotes for the opening session of the @scbwi's #scbwisummer2025 featuring @LaurentLinn moderating @jerrycraft, #kerilambert, @gayleforman, @ebetsygomez, and #DanNovack. I wasn't able to watch the whole thing, but this is what I was able to get.
July 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
My #outofcontextnotes for the opening session of the @scbwi's #scbwisummer2025 featuring @LaurentLinn moderating @jerrycraft, #kerilambert, @gayleforman, @ebetsygomez, and #DanNovack. I wasn't able to watch the whole thing, but this is what I was able to get.
I’ll be one of 18 authors presenting at the 30th annual Texas Book Festival scheduled for this November 8–9 in downtown Austin.
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18 Authors You’ll See at the 2025 Festival – Texas Book Festival
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August 23, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I’ll be one of 18 authors presenting at the 30th annual Texas Book Festival scheduled for this November 8–9 in downtown Austin.
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You mean work with Kwame AGAIN?
July 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
You mean work with Kwame AGAIN?
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Just trying to stay calm...What are you reading this summer? #books #skybooks #booksky #tlskychat @jerrycraft.bsky.social #kwamealexander
July 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Just trying to stay calm...What are you reading this summer? #books #skybooks #booksky #tlskychat @jerrycraft.bsky.social #kwamealexander
TEAM J PROUDLY WELCOMES
ROY WOOD JR!
The brilliant stand-up comedian and actor who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. (Where he interviewed me. Check it out on YouTube) Wood has been hosting the show Have I Got News for You on CNN.
#jvskbook
ROY WOOD JR!
The brilliant stand-up comedian and actor who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. (Where he interviewed me. Check it out on YouTube) Wood has been hosting the show Have I Got News for You on CNN.
#jvskbook
July 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
TEAM J PROUDLY WELCOMES
ROY WOOD JR!
The brilliant stand-up comedian and actor who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. (Where he interviewed me. Check it out on YouTube) Wood has been hosting the show Have I Got News for You on CNN.
#jvskbook
ROY WOOD JR!
The brilliant stand-up comedian and actor who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show. (Where he interviewed me. Check it out on YouTube) Wood has been hosting the show Have I Got News for You on CNN.
#jvskbook
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You never know who you'll bump into at the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social conference, and we were thrilled to meet up with @JerryCraft and Kwame Alexander!
Learn more about our recent work with Kwame: lflib.org/kwame-alex...
Learn more about our recent work with Kwame: lflib.org/kwame-alex...
July 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
You never know who you'll bump into at the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social conference, and we were thrilled to meet up with @JerryCraft and Kwame Alexander!
Learn more about our recent work with Kwame: lflib.org/kwame-alex...
Learn more about our recent work with Kwame: lflib.org/kwame-alex...
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Come on, people! I know it’s the last day of ALA, but who would do this!?! Team J, that’s who 😆 @jerrycraft.bsky.social #alaac25
June 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Headed home from ALA. incredible lineup of groundbreaking cartoonists spotted including @goraina.bsky.social @jerrycraft.bsky.social @geneluenyang.bsky.social @redgoldsparks.bsky.social Mariko Tamaki @ssnyder1835.bsky.social and many more! And great librarian pals as well. Just good times in Philly
June 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Headed home from ALA. incredible lineup of groundbreaking cartoonists spotted including @goraina.bsky.social @jerrycraft.bsky.social @geneluenyang.bsky.social @redgoldsparks.bsky.social Mariko Tamaki @ssnyder1835.bsky.social and many more! And great librarian pals as well. Just good times in Philly
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Weird that my ALA badge “accidently” was in front of one side of the book… Team J all the way!!! @jerrycraft.bsky.social #alaac25
June 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Weird that my ALA badge “accidently” was in front of one side of the book… Team J all the way!!! @jerrycraft.bsky.social #alaac25
i’ve been anxiously awaiting the American Library Association’s Annual Conference all year. Then at 6 AM American Airlines canceled all flights going from Orlando to Philly. So guess who’s driving? Just hit Georgia, 11 hours to go. Just stopped at Buccees for lunch .Team J is on the way!#alaac25
June 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
i’ve been anxiously awaiting the American Library Association’s Annual Conference all year. Then at 6 AM American Airlines canceled all flights going from Orlando to Philly. So guess who’s driving? Just hit Georgia, 11 hours to go. Just stopped at Buccees for lunch .Team J is on the way!#alaac25
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The #ClayCaneShow welcomes Jerry Craft - New York Times bestselling author
New book 'J vs. K'– out now by Kwame Alexander (Author), Jerry Craft (Author, Illustrator)
@claycane.bsky.social @jerrycraft.bsky.social #ClayNation
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New book 'J vs. K'– out now by Kwame Alexander (Author), Jerry Craft (Author, Illustrator)
@claycane.bsky.social @jerrycraft.bsky.social #ClayNation
jerrycraft.com/buy-the-books/
Buy the Books — Jerry Craft
Order at any of these retailers.
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June 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The #ClayCaneShow welcomes Jerry Craft - New York Times bestselling author
New book 'J vs. K'– out now by Kwame Alexander (Author), Jerry Craft (Author, Illustrator)
@claycane.bsky.social @jerrycraft.bsky.social #ClayNation
jerrycraft.com/buy-the-books/
New book 'J vs. K'– out now by Kwame Alexander (Author), Jerry Craft (Author, Illustrator)
@claycane.bsky.social @jerrycraft.bsky.social #ClayNation
jerrycraft.com/buy-the-books/
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Hyun Sook and I can't be at @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social annual, but we did draw our last appearance on stage at a @libcomix.bsky.social panel with @jerrycraft.bsky.social into an upcoming book!
What a wonderful surprise to wake up to. @ryanestrada.com made this lovely cartoon with Hyun Sook and him at ALA with cameos by me, @monibarre.bsky.social @noethematt.bsky.social and others!
June 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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These Black Protagonists Defy Stereotypes in children’s books www.slj.com/story/These-...
These Black Protagonists Defy Stereotypes | Read Woke
Characters in these books embrace classical music, a trip to Paris, and resort life.
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June 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
These Black Protagonists Defy Stereotypes in children’s books www.slj.com/story/These-...
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Last night, @jerrycraft.bsky.social told us the story of how he tricked Kwame Alexander into co-writing J vs. K. That story makes this post even funnier! @glma-inc.bsky.social #SummerInstitute #TLSky
Congratulations to Kwame Alexander for riding the Jerry Craft Bandwagon to make the Black Bookstore Coalition’s Bestselling Children’s Book List!
Well done!
Well done!
June 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Last night, @jerrycraft.bsky.social told us the story of how he tricked Kwame Alexander into co-writing J vs. K. That story makes this post even funnier! @glma-inc.bsky.social #SummerInstitute #TLSky
Congratulations to Kwame Alexander for riding the Jerry Craft Bandwagon to make the Black Bookstore Coalition’s Bestselling Children’s Book List!
Well done!
Well done!
June 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Congratulations to Kwame Alexander for riding the Jerry Craft Bandwagon to make the Black Bookstore Coalition’s Bestselling Children’s Book List!
Well done!
Well done!
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So excited to hear from @jerrycraft.bsky.social at the @glma-inc.bsky.social Summer Institute! #TLSky #KidLit
June 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
So excited to hear from @jerrycraft.bsky.social at the @glma-inc.bsky.social Summer Institute! #TLSky #KidLit
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Getting this amazing show on the road with @jerrycraft.bsky.social at Summer Institute 🥳
June 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Getting this amazing show on the road with @jerrycraft.bsky.social at Summer Institute 🥳