Jarrett J. Krosoczka is The New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator behind more than 40 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. Krosoczka lives in western Massachusetts with his spouse, their three children, pugs Ralph and Frank, and a French named Bella Carmella.