About

Jess Smart Smiley makes rad pictures with his bare hands.

Jess is a #1 bestselling creator of more than 20 graphic novels, picture books, comics, and zines, and has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults around the world to create their first comics.

Jess is the 2023 recipient of the Krider Prize for Creativity, has completed more than 85 sketchbooks, was the 2023 Guest of Honor at LTUE, named a “Top 40” by Utah Valley Magazine, and has created work for DisneyPixar, Cartoon Network, Penguin Random House, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, IDW, Top Shelf Productions, and Shadow Mountain.


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Joining the First Readers Club is your chance to read my newest books for FREE, before anyone else! (All I ask in return is that you answer a few questions after reading the books, so I know how to make them even better.)

Current First Readers Club members have already:

  • Read my all-ages graphic novel, Street Bikes
  • Read the first book in my new series of middle-grade graphic novels, What Happens Next: Talent Show Troubles
  • 1 lucky winner took home a signed copy of Science Fair Frenzy!

By signing up today, you’ll be the first on my list to read my next book before anyone else, and you’ll be automatically entered to win future giveaways. 

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Contact

Jess Smart Smiley is represented by Judith Hansen of Hansen Literary Agency

For more info and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit the FAQ page!

Feel free to get in touch for future projects via jess.smiley@gmail.com