ARTICLE: Davenport author-illustrator releases new “Paw & Order” book
Interview: Davenport author-illustrator releases new “Paw & Order” book
WVIK NPR preview page for article on Jason Platt’s, Paw & Order: Vol 3 The Night of the Comet
I recently had the chance to talk to journalist Jonathan Turner about my latest Paw & Order installment, The Night of the Comet, which releases next week.
In the article, I talk about the Paw & Order, but also early illustration influences and how ET may have been a loose (real loose) influence.
Check it out, the link is below!
Jason Platt is Heading Back to the ALA!
Author Illustrator, Jason Platt is heading back to the American Library Association Conference 2026
Jason Platt is Heading Back to the ALA!
In conjunction with the release of the 3rd Volume of the Paw & Order series (The Night of the Comet) I will be heading to the American Library Association’s annual conference in Chicago!
For the most part I will be sitting with my fellow Author/Illustrators (I’ll have some books and some other sorts there), but I will also be partnering up with my publisher, Papercutz, too. On Saturday, I will be having a signing at the Autograph Station 1 from 3:00-3:50.
Come on by, say Howdy! I’d love to hear how your youg readers have enjoyed my series!
Paw & Order makes top ten list for Children's Book Councils list of 2026
Jason Platt's Paw & Order: The Grilled Cheese Caper makes the Children's Book Council List for Kids Favorite 2026!
Jason Platt’s, Paw & Order: The Grilled Cheese Caper makes the CBC list for 2026
I’m so excited to share that Paw & Order: The Grilled Cheese Caper has made the Children’s Book Council’s top 10 list for Kid’s Favorite in 2026 in the 3rd - 5th grade category! It’s not just great to see Purrlock and Marlowe being recognized, but that they are recognized by the ones I wrote the adventure for to begin with; the kids!
I’m So excited and so humbled to be in this list.
When I first started writing this set of adventures of Purrlock and Marlowe, I wrote with a love I have for both comedy and mysteries. A lot of my own childhood was influenced by both, and I always wanted to write a book that combined the two together.
In many ways, I wrote and illustrated Paw & Order for the 7 year old I used to be. It makes me truly happy knowing that other children love comedy and mysteries too.
Thank you!
See the offical list on the Children’s Book Council site here!
Publisher’s Weekly article
Paw & Order: The Grilled Cheese Caper and Paw & Order: The Case of the Sleeping Artist is available now!
One Week Until Paw & Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist comes out!
A theft has occurred from a Paris museum, and Purrlock and Marlowe are on the case!
No, not that museum. It’s another one. And no, not the Crown Jewels. It’s the latest painting by M. Henri Porcupine, gasp! And to top it all off, Marlowe’s Aunt Foo Foo is arrested for the crime! Double gasp!
Your young reader will follow right along side of Purrlock and Marlowe around the Parisian streets, study the scene of the crime, look at the clues, and interview the suspicious suspects. And… with any luck, they might have time to go visit the Eiffel Tower.
Can they discover whodidit?
Can they save Marlowe’s Aunt Foo Foo?
And who exactly is the Sleeping Artist anyway?
Get your favorite crime-solving hat on, because…
There’s one week until the Sleeping Artist is unveiled, there’s still time to preorder your copy here!
Jason Platt Investigates Funny Animal Mysteries in Paw and Order! A Part-Time Fanboy interview
I had a great time on Kristian Horn’s Part-Time Fanboy podcast. We talk about my latest series, Paw & Order Vol 1: The Grilled Cheese Caper, but also talk about the construction of graphic novels. It was a great interview. Check out the link below if you want to take a listen!
Jason Platt on WHBF's Living Local
Celebrating Paw & Order’s release, Jason goes on WHBF’s Living Local to talk about his latest graphic novel series, Paw & Order! Check out the interview below!
Middle School Misadventures lands in Finland!
Jason Platt’s middle grade graphic novel, Middle School Misadventures, gets published through Otava in Finland.
Middle School Misadventures lands in Finland!
Cover for the Finnish version of Middle School Misadventures, published by Otava
It’s always exciting when you get to hold the book that you’ve published in your hands. It’s on a totally different level when you get to hold your book when it has been translated into an entirely different language! My middle-grade graphic novel, Middle School Misadventures, is in its 6th country to be adapted, and I just received the Finnish version of my book.
The differences between the English version and the Finnish version of Middle School Misadventures
I love flipping through and seeing the differences that had been made. But I especially love seeing the large handwritten sections like the above photo. I’ve always been impressed seeing how foreign publishers, and their graphics departments, handle and mimic what I’ve done; successfully capturing the look and feel I was going for. Chapter four, of my first book, is usually the first thing I flip to when pulling out the first copy from the box. I always want to see how Newell Grumbles in a different language.
*Jupinaa!*
Every now and then someone will ask me how involved I am with the production of my books when they are being translated. And the answer is: none. The publisher has all the information they need when they receive the files from Little, Brown books. Occasionally I might get a question that an editor is trying to work around. Such as: Not too long ago I was asked why does Newell call his dad, Poppio? What does that mean? I chuckled because it made sense to myself and didn’t think that it might be confusing. I just said that it was a dad-nickname that Newell has for his dad. A term of endearment for him if you will. Small questions that I can answer to help bridge the translation to their audiences.
I’m extremely grateful for all the people who have worked on my books. Here in the States and abroad. It always makes me happy to know that kids, all over, get a chance to follow Newell and his friends on his misadventures!
Back cover for the Finnish version of Middle School Misadventures, published by Otava
Jason Platt on WHBF's Living Local
An interview with Jason Platt on WHBF’s Living Local where he talks about his latest book, Middle School Misadventures: Dance Disaster!
An interview with me on WHBF’s Living Local where we talk about my latest book, Middle School Misadventures: Dance Disaster!
Jason Platt Drawing Demo
Watch as Jason Platt goes through his process of drawing his main character from his graphic novel, Middle School Misadventures: Dance Disaster!
Dance Disaster article
An article about Dance Disaster’s release!
Middle School Misadventures: Dance Disaster, by Jason Platt
An article on my upcoming book, Dance Disaster from ourquadcities.com!