Jarrett J. Krosoczka is an author and illustrator of children's books and graphic novels. In his speech, he talked about how he always loved drawing and creating stories as a child. He discussed his difficult childhood with a drug addict mother and unknown father as inspiration for his work. Krosoczka engaged the audience with funny stories and slides of his early artwork. He aimed to inspire others by sharing how his imagination and creative talents helped him succeed in life.

2. Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Author and illustrator of
countless children's books and
graphic novels

3. Creative artwork and children’s books
The passion he had his whole life is what pays the bills.

4. Who is he?
In his Speech
-Author of
He talked about how as a kid, he knew he loved
numerous
drawing and creating stories. People around him
children books
noticed how creative and unique his art style was.
Later, he became a published author and illustrator.
-Illustrator
and creative
artist
Jarret J. Krosoczka

5. He captured the attention early on by saying,
“I use my imagination as my full time job”. Then
he said another quote “My imagination saved my
life”

6. In his speech,
he told many stories, he spoke about his drug addict mother and his
mysterious unknown father. He kept that audience interested and
curious. You could tell the audience was engaged by the laughs they
were giving.

7. Dynamism
He was a great speaker, you
could tell he was passionate
about what he does. He
wanted to tell his story to
inspire you and he did.
4 out of 5
I gave him a four, he was
enthusiastic, fun and I
was eager to continue.

8. Tips from Garr Reynolds
He used pictures of the
art work he made as a kid
to contribute to better
understanding.
His slideshow themes
were simple. Just black
with high quality pictures.

9. In his speech…
I learned that you should
tell a story to your
audience, it will help
them relate to you and
want to listen to you.
Also to be likeable and
engaging with the
audience. Make them
laugh.

10. Sir Ken Robins and Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Both of them are intelligent. They love what they do. They have
speeches that inform you and also inspire you. (which is what makes a
great speech)

11. Differences
Sir Ken Robinson really engaged with the audience. He made a
lot of jokes and had
the audience inRobinson really engaged with the audience. He
Sir Ken a good
made a lot of jokes and had the audience in a good position.
position.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka made the audience laugh but in a
complete;y different way. He showed cute/funny cartoons
and stories he made when he was a kid.
Differences
Jarrett J. Krosoczka made the audience laugh
but in a completly different way. He showed cute&funny
cartoons and stories he made when he was a kid.

12. My Advice
to you…
Whatever you speak about, make
sure you are passionate about the
subject. Tell cool stories and
don’t feel shy on stage!

13. Sources from:
Listen to his speech at:
http://www.ted.com/talks/jarrett_j_krosoczka_how_a_bo
y_became_an_artist.html