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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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opens in a new window Hardback	Things in the Basement *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
opens in a new window Hardback	Reynard’s Tale 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
opens in a new window Trade Paperback	The Mighty Jack Trilogy Boxed Set: Mighty Jack, Mighty Jack and the Goblin King, Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl 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
opens in a new window Hardback	Julia’s House Goes Home *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
opens in a new window Hardback	Julia’s House Moves On *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
opens in a new window Hardback	Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl *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
opens in a new window Trade Paperback	Mighty Jack and the Goblin King 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
opens in a new window Trade Paperback	Mighty Jack 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
opens in a new window Hardback	Nobody Likes a Goblin 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
opens in a new window Hardback	Little Robot A lonely girl befriends a sweet little robot in this brand new adventure from Zita the Spacegirl author Ben Hatke!...Read More
opens in a new window Hardback	Julia’s House for Lost Creatures Julia's housemates have to do their chores—even if they're fairies, goblins, mermaids, and dragons!...Read More
opens in a new window Trade Paperback	The Return of Zita the Spacegirl The final adventure! Zita the Spacegirl is back and the odds are stacked high against her. Will everyone's favorite spacegirl prevail?...Read More
opens in a new window Hardback	Legends of Zita the Spacegirl 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
opens in a new window Trade Paperback	Zita the Spacegirl Blast off for adventure with Zita the Spacegirl!...Read More

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.