Roxanne Troup
@roxannetroup.bsky.social
Children's Author | Ghostwriter of #picturebooks and #nonfiction #kidlit www.roxannetroup.com
My Books:
MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME (2023)
REACHING FOR THE STARS (2024)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! (2026)
My Books:
MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME (2023)
REACHING FOR THE STARS (2024)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! (2026)
Happy Valentine's Day! Who are you reading with today? #sharethelove #booklove #kidlit #picturebooks
February 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! Who are you reading with today? #sharethelove #booklove #kidlit #picturebooks
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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.
February 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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.
Reposted by Roxanne Troup
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
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
February 12, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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
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 !!
Congrats to the winners of the 2025 Latino Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored with Con Todo Press!
More details and excerpts of the winning stories here: www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/latino-voice...
@mkimwrites.bsky.social
More details and excerpts of the winning stories here: www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/latino-voice...
@mkimwrites.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
YAY! @mkimwrites.bsky.social !!
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
What are you reading today? Need a #recommendation? Check out @imaginationsoup.bsky.social's site: imaginationsoup.net #kidlit #bookrec
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.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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
In which I talk with the Way-Word Writers folks about submissions strategies...
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EPISODE 101 Mastering Submission Strategies with Harold Underdown
YouTube video by Way-Word Writers
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January 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
"Make submissions part of your writing process..." -Harold Underdown
Thrilled that my next #picturebook is making its way into the world! #HolidaySpirit #celebrate #kidlit
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Thrilled that my next #picturebook is making its way into the world! #HolidaySpirit #celebrate #kidlit
Tomorrow!
#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
December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Tomorrow!
#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
December 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#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
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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
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
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
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
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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.
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/11/24/i...
#PictureBooks #WritingTips #KidLit
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.
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/11/24/i...
#PictureBooks #WritingTips #KidLit
November 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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.
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/11/24/i...
#PictureBooks #WritingTips #KidLit
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.
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/11/24/i...
#PictureBooks #WritingTips #KidLit
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
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
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
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
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
(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
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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
(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
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
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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
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
AND as I review an offer memo for a new picture book! Can't wait to share details... #kidlit #PublishingJourney
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November 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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
AND as I review an offer memo for a new picture book! Can't wait to share details... #kidlit #PublishingJourney
It's #NationalAuthorsDay. Celebrate by reading a good book and posting a postive review. Your favorite author will thank you! (May I suggest one of mine? You'll find more books on my website.)
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's #NationalAuthorsDay. Celebrate by reading a good book and posting a postive review. Your favorite author will thank you! (May I suggest one of mine? You'll find more books on my website.)
#authorlife Sent a business email today and the recipient clicked the link in my signature, discovered my website, and ordered a bunch of my books for #ChristmasGifts! Guess what's going in the mail tomorrow? #bookswag Yay!
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October 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
#authorlife Sent a business email today and the recipient clicked the link in my signature, discovered my website, and ordered a bunch of my books for #ChristmasGifts! Guess what's going in the mail tomorrow? #bookswag Yay!
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GN creators, only TWO days left to load your PB, Early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects at the #KidLitGN 2025 pitch event at www.kidlitgn.com
The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month!
#pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics
The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month!
#pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics
September 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
GN creators, only TWO days left to load your PB, Early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects at the #KidLitGN 2025 pitch event at www.kidlitgn.com
The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month!
#pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics
The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month!
#pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics
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Hey #kidlit illustrators!
We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder.
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder.
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
September 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hey #kidlit illustrators!
We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder.
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder.
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
Don't think they're on #bluesky but #FreeSpiritPublishing is looking for #kidlit #submissions for their #LatinoVoices writing contest. Follow the link for more info: go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...
Latino Voices in Children’s Literature: Writing Contest
Learn about the Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest submission criteria, contest guidelines, and prizes.
go.teachercreatedmaterials.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Don't think they're on #bluesky but #FreeSpiritPublishing is looking for #kidlit #submissions for their #LatinoVoices writing contest. Follow the link for more info: go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...
Happy to be a guest "guru" over at RateYourStory (a critiquing service for #kidlit writers), and share this interview: www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...
Meet Our September Guest Guru: Roxanne Troup
We are very excited to feature our September Guest Guru (Roxanne Troup) who brings a wealth of knowledge and information as a multi-published non-fiction AND fiction picture book author to us. She wil...
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August 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy to be a guest "guru" over at RateYourStory (a critiquing service for #kidlit writers), and share this interview: www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...
MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME is on sale at #Amazon! Harvest it while you can . . . #kidlit #booksale #edusky #STEM #agriculture #gardening
July 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME is on sale at #Amazon! Harvest it while you can . . . #kidlit #booksale #edusky #STEM #agriculture #gardening
Look what "sprouted" on our sidewalk this morning! Either the rabbit poop has a magical quality that producing unusual "flowers" or someone was serenading us in the night. 😉
July 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Look what "sprouted" on our sidewalk this morning! Either the rabbit poop has a magical quality that producing unusual "flowers" or someone was serenading us in the night. 😉