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Jess Smart Smiley

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Jess lives in Utah and has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults around the world to create their first comics.

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Average rating: 3.45 · 489 ratings · 133 reviews · 24 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Vampire Tale (Upside Down, #1) 3.18 avg rating — 207 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What Happens Next?: Talent Show Troubles 3.68 avg rating — 57 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Hat Full of Spells (Upside Down, #2) 2.96 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spooky Sleepover: Volume 1 by Jess Smart Smiley (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator), Dave Scheidt 4.37 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What Happens Next?: Science Fair Frenzy really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 18 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Let's Make Comics!: An Activity Book to Create, Write, and Draw Your Own Cartoons 4.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What Happens Next?: Newsroom Nonsense liked it 3.00 avg rating — 15 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	10 Little Monsters Visit New York City (10 Little Monsters, 5) (Volume 5) 3.18 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2016 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	12 Little Elves Visit Texas (12 Little Elves, 1) (Volume 1) by Jess Smart Smiley (Goodreads Author) (Adapter), Jess Smart Smiley (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 3.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	12 Little Elves Visit Washington (12 Little Elves, 2) (Volume 2) by Jess Smart Smiley (Goodreads Author) (adapter), Jess Smart Smiley (Goodreads Author) (Adapter) 3.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2016	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Sketchbook #88 (Video Tour)

SKETCHBOOK 88 COMPLETE!

This book was my companion for nearly a year, as I developed work for:

Magazine illustrations Halloween print & game board Coloring pages Valentine’s Day cards & mini postersLogosWebsite designsComicsBooks

…and much more! Sketchbooks are my private playground, where I can explore, discover, and think out loud on paper.

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Series by Jess Smart Smiley

Upside Down (2 books)
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Jess Smart Smiley (Goodreads Author)

3.13 avg rating — 261 ratings

10 Little Monsters (5 books)
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3.69 avg rating — 77 ratings

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What Happens Next?: Talent Show Troubles

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Jess Smiley and 1 other person liked Angypants's review of Let's Make Comics!: An Activity Book to Create, Write, and Draw Your Own Cartoons: "I wish I had made this book, but luckily I get to use this book and read it and experience its knowledge giving life force. Great for artists of all ages, and especially helpful to anyone who loves and wants to create comics. It has step by step exe" Read more of this review »
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Jess Smiley and 1 other person liked Angypants's review of What Happens Next?: Talent Show Troubles: "Panicked middle schoolers, attack seagulls, a hedgehog named Vincent and dancing old ladies: these are just a few of the things you’ll encounter on this choose your own adventure type comic story! Great for any fans of humorous graphic novels, but als" Read more of this review »
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Jess Smiley liked D.T.'s review of What Happens Next?: Talent Show Troubles: "Cute. Your typical 'choose your own adventure' book. Get your bookmarks and sticky notes ready! SN: Did anyone else get ominous vibes from the dad? the way the mc was scared of her dad felt beyond parental punishment to me with the way the scenes ende" Read more of this review »
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