Name: How a boy became an artist
Uploaded: 2013-01-09T16:04:28Z
Duration: 18 min 29 s
Description: This talk paints the funny and touching story of a little boy who pursued a simple passion: to draw and write stories. With the help of a supporting cast of family and teachers, Jarrett J. Krosoczka tells how he grew up to create beloved children's books.

This talk paints the funny and touching story of a little boy who pursued a simple passion: to draw and write stories. With the help of a supporting cast of family and teachers, Jarrett J. Krosoczka tells how he grew up to create beloved children's books.

How a boy became an artist

A love for drawing and storytelling became a lifeline for a child growing up with an incarcerated mother and an absent father. Support from grandparents and inspiring teachers fueled this passion, even when art programs at school disappeared. A single encouraging comment from a visiting author at age eight became a turning point. Over time, perseverance, creativity, and community transformed hardship into celebrated children's books and a drive to give back.