Love when a mini-comic comes together quickly 💙 A new comic for the Nonfiction Comics Festival happening in Burlington, VT next weekend 🤗📚
Hello everyone - It’s only a few months until A for Effort will be here on March 5th!! You can preorder it now wherever books are sold. If you’d like a signed and personalized copy from me, you can order through my local Vermont indie, The Norwich Bookstore. All orders will be signed, but if you’d like me to write a name inside, you can indicate that in the checkout comments.
I also have an affiliate link to Bookshop.org where you can order and support your local indie (or any in the US), but it won’t be signed.
Can’t wait to hold this book in my hands and share it with kids across the country!!
Preorders really help with a book’s success, so I appreciate your support 💜
FINISHED INKING!! 🖤 My third book 🖤 the Herculean effort of making a graphic novel is nearly complete! Switching into color mode and wrapping up the cover asap. I can’t believe it; I began work on this 215-page beast a month and a half after wrapping A-Okay in 2021 and finished inking almost two years to the day that I finished A-Okay’s inks 😳 Releasing in January 2024… announcement soon - stay tuned 🥳📚✍🏻🎭
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When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn’t think much of it at first…except to wonder if the embarrassing acne will disappear as quickly as it arrived. But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jay’s prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Regardless, he’s convinced it’ll all be worth it if clear skin is on the horizon!
Meanwhile, school isn’t going exactly as planned. All of Jay’s friends are in different classes; he has no one to sit with at lunch; his best friend, Brace, is avoiding him; and—to top it off—Jay doesn’t understand why he doesn’t share the same feelings two of his fellow classmates, a boy named Mark and a girl named Amy, have for him.
Eighth grade can be tough, but Jay has to believe everything’s going to be a-okay…right?
“A compelling depiction of teenage uncertainty.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Jay’s arc is distinct and refreshing, and the story’s emphasis on friendships and body image issues is likely to resonate with any reader who has wished to jump out of their skin.” -Publishers Weekly
“A story about kids learning to feel good about themselves on their own terms is no small thing, and Jay is a low-key, lovely protagonist. Greene’s simple, bubbly color illustrations are friendly and accessible, matching the content perfectly. An earnest exploration of adolescence, recognizable and relevant to middle schoolers coming into their own.” -School Library Journal
“Supported by expressive, well-drawn, and colorful illustrations, this compelling graphic novel will appeal to fans of middle-grade graphic memoirs.” -Booklist
“Greene’s use of color, line, and composition in his comic-panel layouts enhances the humor and angst of this particular slice of adolescent life.” -The Horn Book
Available from your favorite retailers:
Feb. 1, 2023 - Hourly comic day! Always ends of feeling so busy, or maybe that’s the lesson of HCD: to make me appreciate that I do more than my mind believes I do in a day.
A series of vlogs about the making of my second middle grade graphic novel, A-Okay, and the release of my first graphic novel, Scullion, during the 2020 pandemic. Watch for an in-depth look inside the creation of a book from start to finish.
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when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
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We loved the new Scream NY trailer, so we’re posting this great Matthew Talbot print in its honor. Click here to add this piece to your collection now: https://nineteeneightyeight.com/products/matt-talbot-scream-print-1
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In celebrity-obsessed Timberwood Village, the great warrior Riqa is an icon who’s about to throw the wedding of the century, and local teens Darlis and Mae are just two humble dishwashers. Until, that is, Riqa mysteriously disappears and an unsuspecting Darlis is mistaken for her! It seems like an honest mistake, until two troll siblings want to capture and hold him for ransom, with Mae getting caught in the mix-up. To get out of this predicament, these dishwashers will have to get their hands a little dirty. Armed with only their wits and Riqa’s book, The Fair Maiden’s Guide to Eating Your Captor for Breakfast, can Darlis and Mae give their captors a run for their money?
“As quirky and fresh as a DnD campaign with your best friends. Scullion is a genre-bending fantasy of the best kind.” – Ashley Poston, best-selling author of Geekerella.
“Scullion is the adventure story I always craved as a kid; it’s full of laughter and heart. Jarad has created a fully realized world and filled it with the goofy, sweet and fiery characters. I plan to throw this book into the hands of any kid who comes near me.” – Tillie Walden, Eisner award-winning author of Spinning.
“Scullion romps through its medieval setting with humor, surprises, and a positive attitude. Uplifting and entertaining.” – Foreword Reviews
“This lighthearted, inclusive adventure will be a surefire hit with fans of irreverent fantasy.” – Booklist (American Library Association)
“A pleasant fantasy.” – Kirkus Review
“In many ways, this is a story of mistaken identity causing comedy, which goes all the way back to Shakespeare (and earlier!). What makes this book stand out, apart from Greene’s art, is the sly way he subverts gender and gender expectations.” – Rob Clough on High-Low
When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn’t think much of it at first…except to wonder if the embarrassing acne will disappear as quickly as it arrived. But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jay’s prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Regardless, he’s convinced it’ll all be worth it if clear skin is on the horizon!
Meanwhile, school isn’t going exactly as planned. All of Jay’s friends are in different classes; he has no one to sit with at lunch; his best friend, Brace, is avoiding him; and—to top it off—Jay doesn’t understand why he doesn’t share the same feelings two of his fellow classmates, a boy named Mark and a girl named Amy, have for him.
Eighth grade can be tough, but Jay has to believe everything’s going to be a-okay…right?
“A compelling depiction of teenage uncertainty.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Jay’s arc is distinct and refreshing, and the story’s emphasis on friendships and body image issues is likely to resonate with any reader who has wished to jump out of their skin.” -Publishers Weekly
“A story about kids learning to feel good about themselves on their own terms is no small thing, and Jay is a low-key, lovely protagonist. Greene’s simple, bubbly color illustrations are friendly and accessible, matching the content perfectly. An earnest exploration of adolescence, recognizable and relevant to middle schoolers coming into their own.” -School Library Journal
“Supported by expressive, well-drawn, and colorful illustrations, this compelling graphic novel will appeal to fans of middle-grade graphic memoirs.” -Booklist
“Greene’s use of color, line, and composition in his comic-panel layouts enhances the humor and angst of this particular slice of adolescent life.” -The Horn Book
Available from your favorite retailers:
When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn’t think much of it at first…except to wonder if the embarrassing acne will disappear as quickly as it arrived. But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jay’s prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Regardless, he’s convinced it’ll all be worth it if clear skin is on the horizon!
Meanwhile, school isn’t going exactly as planned. All of Jay’s friends are in different classes; he has no one to sit with at lunch; his best friend, Brace, is avoiding him; and—to top it off—Jay doesn’t understand why he doesn’t share the same feelings two of his fellow classmates, a boy named Mark and a girl named Amy, have for him.
Eighth grade can be tough, but Jay has to believe everything’s going to be a-okay…right?
“A compelling depiction of teenage uncertainty.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Jay’s arc is distinct and refreshing, and the story’s emphasis on friendships and body image issues is likely to resonate with any reader who has wished to jump out of their skin.” -Publishers Weekly
“A story about kids learning to feel good about themselves on their own terms is no small thing, and Jay is a low-key, lovely protagonist. Greene’s simple, bubbly color illustrations are friendly and accessible, matching the content perfectly. An earnest exploration of adolescence, recognizable and relevant to middle schoolers coming into their own.” -School Library Journal
“Supported by expressive, well-drawn, and colorful illustrations, this compelling graphic novel will appeal to fans of middle-grade graphic memoirs.” -Booklist
“Greene’s use of color, line, and composition in his comic-panel layouts enhances the humor and angst of this particular slice of adolescent life.” -The Horn Book
Available from your favorite retailers:
In celebrity-obsessed Timberwood Village, the great warrior Riqa is an icon who’s about to throw the wedding of the century, and local teens Darlis and Mae are just two humble dishwashers. Until, that is, Riqa mysteriously disappears and an unsuspecting Darlis is mistaken for her! It seems like an honest mistake, until two troll siblings want to capture and hold him for ransom, with Mae getting caught in the mix-up. To get out of this predicament, these dishwashers will have to get their hands a little dirty. Armed with only their wits and Riqa’s book, The Fair Maiden’s Guide to Eating Your Captor for Breakfast, can Darlis and Mae give their captors a run for their money?
“As quirky and fresh as a DnD campaign with your best friends. Scullion is a genre-bending fantasy of the best kind.” – Ashley Poston, best-selling author of Geekerella.
“Scullion is the adventure story I always craved as a kid; it’s full of laughter and heart. Jarad has created a fully realized world and filled it with the goofy, sweet and fiery characters. I plan to throw this book into the hands of any kid who comes near me.” – Tillie Walden, Eisner award-winning author of Spinning.
“Scullion romps through its medieval setting with humor, surprises, and a positive attitude. Uplifting and entertaining.” – Foreword Reviews
“This lighthearted, inclusive adventure will be a surefire hit with fans of irreverent fantasy.” – Booklist (American Library Association)
“A pleasant fantasy.” – Kirkus Review
“In many ways, this is a story of mistaken identity causing comedy, which goes all the way back to Shakespeare (and earlier!). What makes this book stand out, apart from Greene’s art, is the sly way he subverts gender and gender expectations.” – Rob Clough on High-Low
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Day 16: JOMPBPC: Graphic Novels
Four absolutely wonderful graphic novels! 💕
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Ace is A-Okay!
Ace is A-Okay! @HarperChildrens #HarperAlley @JaradGreene
A-Okay, by Jarad Greene, (Nov. 2021, HarperAlley), $12.99, ISBN: 9780063032842 Ages 9-13 Eighth grader Jay gets a prescription for Accutane to deal with his acne, but that medication comes with serious side effects. A-Okay, a semi-autobiographical graphic novel from Jarad Greene, covers some of the scary moments most middle schoolers feel at some point: body issues, identity, and finding your…
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Most Anticipated LGBTQA Middle Grade: July-December 2021
Most Anticipated LGBTQA Middle Grade: July-December 2021
Obie is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar (September 7th) Obie knew his transition would have ripple effects. He has to leave his swim coach, his pool, and his best friends. But it’s time for Obie to find where he truly belongs. As Obie dives into a new team, though, things are strange. Obie always felt at home in the water, but now he can’t get his old coach out of his head. Even worse are the…
Finished another new banner for my site. Trying out more mixed media things when I'm not making comics 🙂 #cartooning #comicart #comicartist #drawing #instartist #inking #illustration #linedrawing #originalart #sequentialart #kidlitart #watercolorart #winsornewton #deskshot (at White River Junction, Vermont)
Doodling some new banners for my website 🤓🖌 #cartooning #comicart #comicartist #drawing #instartist #inking#illustration #linedrawing #originalart #sequentialart #kidlitart #watercolorart #raphaelbrushes (at White River Junction, Vermont)
Conjuring. Colored pencil experiment 😗✨🐉 #cartooning #comicart #comicartist #drawing #instartist #illustration #linedrawing #originalart #kidlitart #coloredpencil #polychromos #fantasyart #dragon (at White River Junction, Vermont)