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Hi there and welcome to my site! My name is Roger. I’m an illustrator who does children’s books. Maybe you have some of them, or have seen them in the library. Or maybe I’ve visited your school. I also do illustration for newspapers, magazine and advertising agencies. And until recently, I was an adjunct professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Visit here if you’re interested in learning more about me. And check out this awesome profile by Kathy Temean.

Be sure to visit the books and portfolio sections to see my work. Use the form on the contact page if you’re interested in having me for a school visit or book signing, or to commission an original piece. You can also shoot me an email just to say hello. Thanks for visiting. Hope you like what you see!

(Many thanks to Alyssa Ketterer Marshall and Jessica Puterbaugh for designing my site.)

 
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Children’s Books

 

I’ve illustrated many children’s books over the years. I’ve even written a few myself! Take a look at some samples of my work.

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“Roth’s detailed and delicately drafted watercolors capture Zach’s ricocheting emotions, and his deep bond with both grandparents.”
— Publisher’s Weekly, The Roller Coaster Kid
 

Editorial Illustrations

 

My editorial work has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the New York Daily News and the Boston Business Journal. I’ve also done work for advertising agencies, clothing catalogs and other companies.

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“Roger’s award-winning work has been exhibited at the Society of Illustrators and has appeared in the ‘New York Times’ and the ‘Wall Street Journal’.”

Private Commissions

 

I am available, on a limited basis, to create custom illustrations. I have illustrated stories written by children, and commemorated major life events such as retirement or buying a new house.

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“Many thanks to Roger for making our daughter’s story come alive.”
— S. Robinson

School
Visits

 

One of my favorite parts of being an illustrator and children’s book writer is to visit schools and meet my readers. I very much enjoy sharing insights with students and teachers, and learning a thing or two from the kids.

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“Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your workshops! Teachers and kids are still talking about ice fishing and about ‘drawing what’s inside your head!’”
— Regina Ziffer & Jean Taranta, Lower School Librarians, Friends’ Central, Wynnewood, PA