Baby Jay's Jayhawk Journey

Baby Jays Jayhawk Journey is a fun, easy-to-read story that is told entirely through rhyme about what it means to be a Jayhawk, for Jayhawks of all generations. For younger fans, the book is the perfect introduction to the University and what being a Jayhawk is all about, told through the perspective of Baby Jay. For students and alumni, its a love letter to KU; a celebration of the unique identity of the Kansas Jayhawk and the University of Kansas. The book also recognizes the 50th birthday of Baby Jay becoming an official KU mascot. It also honors the historic mascots, from 1912s C Jay, 1946s Big Jay, to obscure Jayhawks such as the KU Medical Centers JayDoc, which come to life as characters in this story. Baby Jays Jayhawk Journey will engage younger and older fans alike with these beloved characters and remain a timeless KU story for Kansas Jayhawk fans.

Jacob Hood, Author and illustrator, is a lifelong KU fan with a passion for giving life to the Kansas Jayhawk. He was Creative Director and Editorial Cartoonist for the University Daily Kansan. Jacob drew the UDKs Basketball Gameday Poster series the tradition that floods Allen Fieldhouse in a sea of newspaper confetti before every home game. Jacob also represented KU across several film festivals with his award-winning animated short films. He is now Graphic Designer for 47 Brands line of Kansas Jayhawks merchandise and an animator for Kansas Athletics.

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