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Jed Alexander is an American children’s author and illustrator. He has published several picture books, including (Mostly) Wordless, Red, Gold, and Olive, which have received critical acclaim. His work has been recognized by the School Library Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, and The New York Times.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Jed Alexander grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania with an old stone library. As a child, some of his favorite books to read were picture books and comic books. After moving to California at the age of nine, he gave up many of his childhood books at a yard sale, a decision he later regretted.[1]
Alexander went on to study illustration at San Jose State University, where he was mentored by veteran illustrators Barron Storey and John Clapp.[2]
Career
[edit]Following college, Alexander created independent comics[3] and worked in editorial illustration for publications such as LA Weekly, The Sacramento News & Review, and The Santa Cruz Metro.[4] He later focused on children’s literature, producing work for clients including SpongeBob Comics, Cricket Magazine, and the Children’s Book Council.[5]
In 2013, Alexander self-published his first picture book, (Mostly) Wordless, through a Kickstarter campaign.[6] Intended for all ages, the book is a collection of stories, short vignettes, and character sketches[7] told with either no words or very few words.[8] School Library Journal said about (Mostly) Wordless, "Alexander depicts characters and settings with realistic detail, using a dry brush technique throughout, and the images feel timeless and classic.”[9]
His second book, Red (2018, Cameron + Company), is a wordless picture book that features a new take on the traditional story of Little Red Riding Hood.[10] Red also received critical acclaim.[11][12]
Alexander's third book is Gold (2022, Creston Books), a wordless picture book with an imaginative retelling of the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.[13] Images from Gold were official jury selections for the Society of Illustrators Annual and the Communication Arts Illustration Annual.[14] Gold also earned a starred review from Publisher's Weekly and praise from The New York Times.[15][16]
Alexander's third book, Olive (2023, Creston Books), is another wordless picture book, this time with a twist on the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Olive was featured in the Society of Illustrators Annual and Original Art Show and was a runner-up in Creative Quarterly 77.[17]
Alexander's first illustrated middle grade novel, The Black Market, was released in the fall of 2025.
Alexander has also taught children’s art classes at The Pence Gallery and Davis Arts Center, and he has offered an online course on crowdfunding for adults at The Children’s Book Academy. He is represented by Abigail Samoun of Red Fox Literary.[18]
Works
[edit]- (Mostly) Wordless (2013)
- Red (2018, Cameron + Company)
- Gold (2022, Creston Books)
- Olive (2023, Creston Books)
- The Black Market (2025, Union Square Kids)
Personal Life
[edit]Alexander lives in Davis, California with his wife, Regina.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Author-Illustrator Spotlight: Jed Alexander". 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Author: Jed Alexander". Pyragraph. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Jed Alexander". Lambiek Comiclopedia. 2025-09-25. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Author: Jed Alexander". Pyragraph. 2025-09-12. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "About Jed Alexander". jedalexander.com. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Author: Jed Alexander". Pyragraph. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ McMonigal, Rob (2025-09-25). "(Mostly) Wordless by Jed Alexander". Panel Patter. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Cabeal, Dustin (March 28, 2014). "Review: (Mostly) Wordless". Comic Bastards. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Winner, Matthew (July 1, 2014). "(Mostly) Wordless". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Saecker, Tasha (2018-08-03). "Review: Red by Jed Alexander". Waking Brain Cells. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Red". Publishers Weekly. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "A nod to "Little Red Riding Hood," yes, but also a not-so-scary, sweet treat on its own". Kirkus. April 17, 2018. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Schuit, Mel (November 8, 2022). "Let's Talk Illustrators #230: Jed Alexander". Let's Talk Picture Books. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "About Jed Alexander". jedalexander.com. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Gold". Publishers Weekly. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Mark, Sabrina (2022-11-11). "Once Upon a Time, Things Took an Unexpected Turn (Published 2022)". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Jed Alexander, Illustration". Creative Quarterly. 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Jed Alexander". Red Fox Literary. 2025-09-25. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Author: Jed Alexander". Pyragraph. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-09-10.