Two Whats?! And A Wow! People Who Wow Edition – Author and Illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka – Guess the True Facts about the Author of the “Lunch Lady” Series!
6/12/202627 min
What does it take to become a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, and can you guess which of his stories are true? In this gameshow podcast for kids, Mindy Thomas sits down with Jarrett J. Krosoczka – author of numerous award-winning illustrated books for kids including the “Lunch Lady” series, “Hey, Kiddo,” the “Star Wars: Jedi Academy” series and more – to share surprising facts and sneaky fibs about his life! This interactive interview podcast for kids invites listeners to play along, think critically, and discover what it really means to be an author and illustrator of books for kids!
In this two truths and a lie podcast all about Jarrett J. Krosoczka and writing and drawing, families will hear unbelievable stories about this author’s life! But not everything you hear is true… Can you figure out which facts are real?
This episode blends gameplay with real conversation as Mindy and her guest share stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes totally unbelievable. From interesting pets, to childhood fears and hidden talents, listeners will explore how Jarrett J. Krosoczka came to be an award-winning author and illustrator!
Along the way, kids and grownups will get to combine curiosity and play, discover the joy of human connection, and see how curiosity can lead to some of the coolest jobs! Designed for families to listen together, this episode encourages communication, imagination, and connection in a screen-free way.
Whether your Wowzer is curious about writing books or loves solving a good mystery, this episode helps kids build confidence, ask better questions, and connect with the people around them. It’s all about learning through play, conversation, and curiosity.
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This episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow!: People Who Wow Edition introduces kids and families to Jarrett J. Krosoczka and his career as an author and illustrator through gameplay, storytelling, and curiosity-driven conversation.
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First 90 secondsMindy Thomas· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hey, Wowzer fans. Mindy here. And before we start the show, did you know that Dennis shouts out the name of every new member of the World Organization of Wowzers every month? [coos] That's right, Reg. On the first Wednesday of the month, Dennis holds a meeting of the World Organization of Wowzers where he shares the latest news about what's going on in the world of wow. [coos] Oh, yeah, and Reggie's there, too. [coos] In each meeting, Dennis welcomes all of our new members by name. Hit it, Reg.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka· Guest0:33
[coos] [button clicks] [triumphant music] The following members are new, and I would like to welcome you. Welcome to the club. Welcome to the crew. [coos] [gasps] Nolan and Evelyn from California, Elsa and Jonah from Connecticut, Henry from Georgia, Hope from Rhode Island, Arthur and George from New York.
Mindy Thomas· Host0:55
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