JORGE AGUIRRE is a two-time Emmy-nominated writer and author. He's currently working on his third season as the Co-Executive Producer and Head Writer of Alma’s Way for Fred Rogers Productions/PBS Kids. He wrote a lot of dialog for spice condiments while working as the Story Editor for Season 2 of Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You. He created, co-developed, and co-produced Disney Junior’s Goldie & Bear about reformed criminal, Goldilocks, and her adventures with little bear in fairytale forest. One of Jorge's favorite brags is that while working as a Co-Executive Story Editor for Sprout/Universal Kids' Nina’s World, he wrote a rap performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rita Moreno.
Jorge is also an author. He wrote the graphic novel series, THE CHRONICLES OF CLAUDETTE (ages 6-10). The New York Times called the first book in the series, GIANTS BEWARE, a “Rollicking fun story.” He also wrote, CALL ME IGGY (ages 13-18). “A pitch-perfect example of teenage explorations of cultural identity." (Kirkus, Starred Review). His latest graphic novel series is MONSTER LOCKER (ages 8-13), "With laugh-out-loud humor, rich cultural details, and eye-catching illustration, this series opener will have readers clamoring for the next installment.” (School Library Journal). Jorge calls the great state of New Jersey home.
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