Ben Hatke
New York Times–bestselling author and artist of over 13 books for children and adults, including the beloved Zita the Spacegirl trilogy and the Eisner award-winning Little Robot, Ben Hatke has traveled world over, creating art and telling stories, and has spoken at schools an institutions across the US, and abroad (Sicily, France, Switzerland, and Macedonia to name a few).
Ben studied history (particularly art history) and has studied painting (and a bit of sculpture) in Florence. His artistic heroes and influences include Jim Henson, Tove Jansson, Shel Silverstein, Maurice Sendak, Bill Watterson, Brian Froud, John Singer Sargent, Gustav Klimpt, Patrick Leigh Fermor, and Virginia Woolf. But greatest of all, for Ben, is Leonardo da Vinci, the great exemplar of the curiosity-driven life.
Ben Hatke lives, works, and practices archery in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, and he is always happy in a canoe.
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From New York Times bestselling author Ben Hatke comes Things in the Basement, a young readers graphic novel about Milo, a young boy who discovers a portal to a secret world in his basement.
It was supposed to just be a normal basement—some storage boxes, dust, you know, the usual basement stuff. But when Milo is sent by his m...Read More
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In this atmospheric tribute to the medieval folklore tradition of trickster tales starring Reynard the fox, beloved children's cartoonist Ben Hatke turns his pen to a very special project for adult readers.
Inspired by the 12th century tales of the indomitable trickster fox Reynard, this offbeat tribute to the archetypal rogue has a satis...Read More
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Pick up your sword and follow the mighty Jack and his friends from start to finish! From magic bean creatures in his backyard to recuse missions into unknown worlds with children-eating goblins, and teaming up with intergalactic heroes—it's all here in one deluxe package.
This sturdy boxed set includes the paperback editions of the three Might...Read More
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Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are on the move, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Ben Hatke.
Julia's flying house has come down to earth...and sprouted legs! Now it roams the landscape looking for the perfect spot to settle down. But just as Julia spots the Perfect Spot, off in the distance—her walking hous...Read More
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Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are back for another sweet adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ben Hatke in Julia's House Moves On.
Julia's house is restless.
Julia and her family of lost creatures are ready to move on. But where will they go? And how will they get there?
Don’t ...Read More
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It's the middle-grade team-up of the century as the heroes of New York Times bestselling author Ben Hatke join forces to save the world in Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl.
Jack and Lilly are no strangers to heroics. They’ve befriended dragons, battled giants, and even earned the loyalty of a goblin army. So when they m...Read More
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Ben Hatke, the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Zita the Spacegirl, concludes his latest middle-grade fantasy-adventure series with the energetic finale to his retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk....Read More
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Ben Hatke, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Zita the Spacegirl, returns to middle-grade fantasy-adventure with the first of two graphic novels retelling Jack and the Beanstalk....Read More
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An unlovely little goblin must leave his dungeon and become a hero in this picture book by #1 New York Times-bestselling graphic novelist Ben Hatke (Zita the Spacegirl)....Read More
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A lonely girl befriends a sweet little robot in this brand new adventure from Zita the Spacegirl author Ben Hatke!...Read More
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Julia's housemates have to do their chores—even if they're fairies, goblins, mermaids, and dragons!...Read More
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The final adventure! Zita the Spacegirl is back and the odds are stacked high against her. Will everyone's favorite spacegirl prevail?...Read More
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Adoring fans and a robot doppelganger wreaking havoc: Zita's got her hands full in this rollicking sequel to the critically acclaimed Zita the Spacegirl....Read More
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Blast off for adventure with Zita the Spacegirl!...Read More
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Three Secrets of Visual Storytelling
A crash course of the key concepts underpinning all types of visual storytelling, from cinema to stage but with an emphasis on comics, and the ways that words and pictures work together to tell a story. A key theme is the ways that our brains are wired to “read” pictures, body language, and abstraction. Demonstrated with an abundance of live drawing, the “Three Secrets of Visual Storytelling” is ideal for audiences of all ages, from grade school to grad school.
Round Earther: the Art of the Traveling Story
A talk about creative practice, travel, and the power of storytelling in everyday life, drawn from the author’s own experience in a rambling circumnavigation of the earth, making and sharing comics, art and stories along every mile as he retraced the steps of Nellie Bly, Phileas Fogg, and the great travelers of old. Suitable for all ages, but ideal for adults.
“Interview with Ben Hatke, Author and Artist of ‘MIGHTY JACK'”
“Fox Animation Picks Up Movie Rights to ‘Zita the Spacegirl’”
“Ben Hatke is one of only two authors we have invited back a second time for our Young Author’s Festival. Ben’s energy, ability to connect with the students, and live drawings were a fantastic hit. He knows how to hold students’ attention, presents really interesting and new material, and he was able to engage students from fourth grade to sixth in ways that made them enthusiastic about creating their own work. We have been running the Young Authors Festival for over thirty years. Ben is easily in our top five presenters of all time. ”
— William Boerman-Cornell, Ph.D., Professor of Education, Trinity Christian College
“Ben Hatke brought so much energy, kindness, and incredible talent to The Rockport Public Library. This special presentation was comic-centered — a way for kids to see his process for creating graphic novels and learn how to apply these ideas to their own stories. Mr. Hatke created a warm, welcoming, and delightfully engaging environment where every child left filled with excitement and inspiration to discover their own creativity. Months later, children, and librarians alike, are still raving over his wonderful visit to our small-town library.”
— Stephanie Curcione, Children’s and Youth Services Librarian, Rockport Public Library
“Ben Hatke’s visit clearly stands out as one of the most engaging and high-interest author visits for students we’ve ever had. He does an excellent job differentiating between the different grade levels to provide insight into his process no matter the age of the students. He draws during his presentation, and adds not just valuable insight but also humor into his presentations. Even a year later, we can barely keep his books on the library shelves. And in a time when some teachers or parents might be questioning the value of graphic novels, Ben Hatke reminds us all exactly why graphic novels are so powerful, beneficial, and crucial for students to become stronger readers. I cannot recommend him highly enough. ”
— Lori Redman, Loudoun County Public Schools, Newton-Lee Elementary School
“I will take any excuse to work with Ben Hatke! What a delight that an author whose books speak straight to my heart is such a kind and engaging presenter as well. If you’re lucky enough to have the opportunity to host him, do it! And don’t forget to have a drawing component as well—watching Ben at work is pure magic.”
— Leah Grover, Communication & Events Manager, Scrawl Books
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