By day, JASON KIRSCHNER is an Emmy-nominated set designer for television, with credits that include The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Dr. Oz Show, The Sesame Street 50th Anniversary Special. By night, Jason is an author and illustrator of children’s books. He lives in New Jersey, with his finicky veterinarian wife, persnickety twins, and ridiculously choosy cats. He is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Children’s Book Illustrator Group (CBIG).
Please visit Jason online at:
www.jasonkirschner.com
www.instagram.com/jkirsch118/
Jason’s Bookshelf:
CHALLAH DAY
by Charlotte Offset
illustrated by Jason Kirschner | Holiday House | 2023
“One particularly adorable spread features a child set in miniature jumping from
ingredient to ingredient like a challah fairy. Back matter includes information about the origins and role of challah in Jewish life, plus a recipe for readers to try at home. In a time when Jewish people are facing violence and antisemitism, this book is an oasis of Jewish joy. VERDICT Not just for cultural collections, but for family shelves, children’s baking sections, and any collection that celebrates gatherings and love.”—School Library Journal
“Matching the bouncy tone of Offsay’s writing, Kirschner’s charmingly dynamic illustrations highlight the characters’ actions in realistic detail against simple backgrounds. The muted, pastel colors do not detract from the story’s vibrancy. Several full-spread illustrations are especially lovely, such as when the challah dough is being braided, or when children jump across larger-than-life bags of sugar, salt and flour.”—BookPage
MR. PARTICULAR: The World’s Choosiest Champion
by Jason Kirschner | Sterling Books | 2016
“Told in comic-book format with large, kinetic panels and a pleasantly muted palette, Kirschner’s offering … shows even the most stickling superhero can muster the inner strength to do what must be done to save the day. A particularly appropriate tale just right for a choosy crowd.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A superhero faces his worst fears in this exuberant picture book… Mr. Particular is a top-notch superhero whose only weakness is his fussiness… The pencil and digital cartoon illustrations are a nice fit for this graphic novel-style picture book. VERDICT: A general purchase for most collections, especially those with very exacting superheroes.”—School Library Journal
“I enjoyed Mr. Particular and so will you. This is a great book for kids—a terrific story, beautifully illustrated.”—David Letterman
Bookmark Literary 
This was grreat to read
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