Join us As Jarrett Dapier reads his classic children novel 'Mr. Watsons' chickens Live at Madame ZuZu's!
Jarrett Dapier is an author, librarian, and lifelong drummer. His debut picture book, JAZZ FOR LUNCH!, illustrated by Eugenia Mello, received a starred review in Kirkus Reviews. JAZZ FOR LUNCH! is published by Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, and is available now wherever books are sold. His second picture book, MR. WATSON's CHICKENS, illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi, received a starred review in Publishers Weekly and was chosen by NPR and Bookpage as one of the best books of 2021. His third picture book, THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN AMERICA, a goofy, ghostly, rhythmic romp based on his experience drumming at the White House in 2009, is illustrated by Lee Gatlin and will be published by Abrams Kids in August, 2022. His debut young adult graphic novel will be published by Chronicle Books in 2023.