Jerry Craft
Jerry Craft was born on January 22nd, 1963 and is currently 63 years old. Jerry Craft was born in Harlem , New York, USA.
Jerry Craft is the author of 20 Children's Books. The first children's book Jerry wrote was Home Schoolin', in 2007. The most recently released Children’s book Jerry published was J vs. K which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming children's books.
Jerry Craft has also written the New Kid series which has 3 books including New Kid and Class Act.
Jerry Craft: Awards & Accolades
Craft's books have won multiple awards, New Kid won the Kirkus Prize, Best Young Readers' Literature, in 2019 as well as the John Newbery Medal Awards - Newbery Medal in 2020, Coretta Scott King Awards - Coretta Scott King Book Awards in 2020.
Jerry Craft books have also been nominated for multiple awards, New Kid was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s, in 2019. J vs. K was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Middle Grade, in 2026.
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Jerry Craft: F.A.Q
When was Jerry Craft Born? How old is Jerry Craft?
Jerry Craft was born on January 22nd, 1963. Jerry Craft is currently 63 years old.
Where was Jerry Craft Born?
Jerry Craft was born in Harlem , New York, USA and is American.
What book awards has Jerry Craft won?
New Kid: Kirkus Prize Best Young Readers' Literature (2019), John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Medal (2020), Coretta Scott King Awards Coretta Scott King Book Awards (2020).
What was the first book Jerry Craft wrote?
The first book written by Jerry Craft was Home Schoolin', published in 2007.
What was the most recent book Jerry Craft wrote?
His most recently released work was J vs. K on May 6th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Jerry Craft?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Jerry Craft book is
New Kid. Here are his most popular books:
- New Kid (8.67)
- The Offenders (2)
- Class Act (8)
- J vs. K (8.25)
- School Trip (8)
Are there upcoming new books by Jerry Craft?
Jerry Craft does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Jerry Craft written?
Jerry Craft has written 23 books. 3 books in the New Kid Series, 20 books in the Children's Books, 1 book in the Kwame Alexander Children's Books.