Jarrett J. Krosoczka: How a boy became an artist

The speaker shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful children's book author. Raised by his grandparents, he found solace in art and writing. Despite setbacks, he pursued his passion, leading to a successful career in publishing. He honors his grandparents' legacy through a scholarship and aims to inspire his own children.

What role did the narrator's grandparents play in his early life?

• They were indifferent to his interests.

• They sent him to live with other relatives.

• They adopted him and supported his creativity.

• They discouraged his artistic pursuits.

What event in school inspired the narrator to write his first book?

• A visit from a famous artist.

• A school art competition.

• A visit from author Jack Gantos.

• A creative writing class.

How did the narrator's grandfather respond to the reduction of art classes in school?

• He enrolled the narrator in art classes at a museum.

• He encouraged the narrator to focus on sports.

• He ignored the issue.

• He moved the narrator to a different school.

What was the narrator's role in his high school newspaper?

• Editor-in-chief

• Photographer

• Sports writer

• Cartoonist

What was the significance of the drafting table given to the narrator on his 14th birthday?

• It was a temporary replacement for his old desk.

• It was a place for him to do his homework.

• It was where he began his journey as an artist.

• It was a gift he never used.

What was the narrator's first published book?

• Lunch Lady

• Punk Farm

• Good Night, Monkey Boy

• The Owl Who Thought He Was The Best Flyer

How did the narrator's grandparents react to his first book signing event?

• They were indifferent.

• They were embarrassed.

• They were critical of his work.

• They were proud and supportive.

What impact did the narrator's experience at Camp Sunshine have on him?

• It discouraged him from writing.

• It inspired him to write for young readers.

• It made him quit art altogether.

• It led him to pursue a career in medicine.

What advice did the narrator receive from his comic book teacher?

• To stop drawing comics.

• To follow the Marvel way of drawing.

• To forget everything he learned and celebrate his own style.

• To focus on drawing landscapes.

What is the narrator's current most important role?

• A published author

• A movie producer

• A father

• A teacher