Roxanne Troup

Exciting news: CAT Agent Christie Megill is actively looking for illustrators! If you make art for kids and you've been thinking about finding an agent, this is your sign. She'd love to see what you're creating!

Partial image of an illustrated firework by Jennifer Doehring (snipped from the upcoming picture book: "Happy Birthday, America!") set against a dark blue sky; the firework seems to glow in explosive colors of red, orange, honey, and yellow

Just got a peek at the colored interiors for HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! (my upcoming book with Albert Whitman, illustred by @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social ) Look at these amazing colors! #kidlit #illustration #holiday #picturebook #july #fireworks

Working with an educational psychologist on a project about giftedness now...As a gifted individual with gifted kiddos this chart is hitting all the boxes.

a man in a suit and tie is standing in a field with the words still waiting below him Alt: a man in a suit and tie (Mr. Bean) is standing in a field checking his watch with the words still waiting below him

Waiting is so hard . . . I try to distract myself with other projects, but it is still . . . waiting. #authorlife #writingcommunity #kidlit #publishing

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Lovely to see REACHING FOR THE STARS included in this #STEM #kidlit booklist from San Diego Family. @lenzillustration.bsky.social www.sandiegofamily.com/for-the-kids...

Feeling annoyed -- (with myself)
Gah ... When you missed noting an agent query and end up sending two queries to the same agent. At least they were two different manuscripts, but still 🤦‍♀️...
#authorlife #kidlit

In picture books, every spread needs to do heavy lifting. Today on the blog, I explain why you should cut the setup and start one beat later.

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#PictureBooks #KidLit #AmWriting #PublishingAdvice

Roxanne Troup, author of MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME leans toward a framed image of her book cover while holding "thank you" notes colored by preK students. Another framed book cover is partially visible hanging above MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME.

homemade "thank you" notes colored by preK students

It doesn't get much better than this...fan mail!! Thanks NJES for inviting me to share MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME with your students!
#kidlit #edusky

Thanks for sharing!

Drumroll please....This #PresidentsDay help celebrate my new #picturebook with a cover reveal! #HappyBirthdayAmerica! (written by me, illustrated by @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social, and published with @albertwhitman.bsky.social) releases May 7!! #kidlit #illustration #America250 #ComingSoon

Celebrating #America250 this year and a new #picturebook! Excited to share its cover (created by talented illustrator, @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social and published with @albertwhitman.bsky.social ) with you soon...
#kidlit #4thofJuly

Two picture book covers (Reaching for the Stars by Roxanne Troup and Amanda Lenz; and My Grandpa, My Tree, and Me by Roxanne Troup and Kendra Binney) sit on a pink background with candy heart border. Cursive lettering says "Share the Book Love."

Happy Valentine's Day! Who are you reading with today? #sharethelove #booklove #kidlit #picturebooks

Querying writers! Please take note of my new schedule for submissions. I will be open to queries for 2 weeks every month, beginning on the first Monday of the month.

DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎇
I’m thrilled to announce my next picture book, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!, written by @roxannetroup.bsky.social , illustrated by me, and publishing with Albert Whitman. Follow a young child and his family as they celebrate the 4th of July!

#picturebooks#childrensbookillustration

YAY! @mkimwrites.bsky.social !!

Children's book author, Roxanne Troup, is visiting classrooms virtually tomorrow February 4 for World Read Aloud Day.

#edusky Looking forward to joining classrooms tomorrow for #WRAD!

Imagination Soup | Children's Books & Learning Activities Find the best children's books for kids to read! Parents, librarians, and teachers will find good books, resources, and ideas.

What are you reading today? Need a #recommendation? Check out @imaginationsoup.bsky.social's site: imaginationsoup.net #kidlit #bookrec

"Make submissions part of your writing process..." -Harold Underdown

publishing announcement for HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!, a new picture book by Roxanne Troup and Jennifer Doehring celebrating America's 250th birthday, published by Albert Whitman; announcement features pictures of both female creators on a background of exploding fireworks

Thrilled that my next #picturebook is making its way into the world! #HolidaySpirit #celebrate #kidlit

Tomorrow!

promo poster for Monument Colorado's Small Town Christmas Market featuring children's author, Roxanne Troup at the Covered Treasures Bookstore. Roxanne will be signing her award-winning picture books from noon to 2pm on December 6 at 105 Second Street in Monument Colorado.

#SupportLocal this Saturday by joining me at the Covered Treasures Bookstore in #Colorado. I'll be signing #books and celebrating the #holidays by supporting #indiebookstores. #kidlit #picturebooks

Wish every reader a Happy Thanksgiving! from author Roxanne Troup and illustrator Kendra Binney (image post features picture book MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME with an image of the cover and an interior image of a dark-skinned grandfather sharing pecan pie with his granddaughter)

How do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
Hubby needs stuffing and pecan pie for the holiday to feel complete. I prefer squash pie (similar to pumpkin but with less weird aftertaste), but can't call it a holiday without fresh yeast rolls and butter. #holiday #thanksgiving #piewars #recommendation #kidlit

Agreed. I hate OneDrive! (Maybe we should start a support group.) ;)

Your picture book needs to answer one question fast: So what?

If you can't answer it, neither can an editor (or a sales rep, or a buyer). Today's post explains exactly how to fix that.

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#PictureBooks #WritingTips #KidLit

Books make everything better!

Wish every reader a Happy Thanksgiving! from author Roxanne Troup and illustrator Kendra Binney (image post features picture book MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME with an image of the cover and an interior image of a dark-skinned grandfather sharing pecan pie with his granddaughter)

How do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
Hubby needs stuffing and pecan pie for the holiday to feel complete. I prefer squash pie (similar to pumpkin but with less weird aftertaste), but can't call it a holiday without fresh yeast rolls and butter. #holiday #thanksgiving #piewars #recommendation #kidlit

Space themed poster calling readers to "Celebrate Young Readers Week at the library; November 10-14" Poster features a picture book about space exploration: "Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space by Roxanne Troup"

Missed getting this up in time, but every day is a good day to visit the #library!

(While there, request REACHING FOR THE STARS: A Mission to Space by Roxanne Troup and Amanda Lenz! @lenzillustration.bsky.social) #kidlit #picturebooks #SpaceExploration #STEM #space

Promo poster for "The Great Holiday Book Fair" at the Bookies, an independent bookstore in Denver, Colorado. Event runs 11-3 on November 29, 2025. Meet local children's authors and other vendors, and do your holiday shopping. Poster is decorated in bright white snowflakes.

In #Denver? Don't miss this opp to meet local children's authors @thebookies and do your holiday shopping! #kidlit #smallbusiness #indiebookstores #christmasgifts #hanukkahgifts #kwanzaagifts

a fireworks display with a black background and a few white lines Alt: a fireworks display with a black background and a few white lines

Celebrating freedom today as I reflect on and appreciate all our armed service members (past and present) do/have done to protect that freedom. #VeteransDay

AND as I review an offer memo for a new picture book! Can't wait to share details... #kidlit #PublishingJourney