Bio
Jorge Aguirre is an author and two-time Emmy-nominated animation writer. He co-created and wrote the graphic novel series, “The Chronicles of Claudette.” The New York Times called the first book in the series, “Giants Beware,” a “rollicking fun story.” It also received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and was a nominee for a Texas Bluebonnet Award. He wrote the book, “Call Me Iggy” and the graphic novel series, “Monster Locker,” with art by Andrés Vera Martínez. His animation work includes co-creating Disney Junior’s “Goldie & Bear.” He’s the Head Writer and Co-EP for the PBS Kids/Fred Rogers Production show “Alma’s Way.” A Colombian-American born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Jorge calls the great state of New Jersey home.