Author Interview
Talking with Visual Thinker, Award-Winning Author/Illustrator and New Yorker Cover Artist Roxie Munro
Roxie Munro views the world through an artist’s eyes. She doesn’t look at a subject just to capture an image — her creations capture movement and experiences, engaging readers to dive into her work and become part of it. Whether it’s a book of mazes, a life-size storybook or an interactive app, Roxie’s art is an invitation to join her in her world.
I caught up with Roxie on a quarantined summer day in between problem-solving a new publishing challenge and researching her next project. Read on to learn more!
Q: How did you get your start in the children’s book world?
A: I moved to New York City from Washington DC when The New Yorker magazine bought my painting for their cover (I’ve done 14 in all, so far). I didn’t know a soul in NYC, and it was tough getting freelance work and trying to do my fine art paintings. I decided to approach book publishers about doing jackets — maybe cityscapes, like the New Yorker work. An art director suggested I meet with a children’s book editor. When I did, I huffily said, “I don’t do cute — I don’t do bunnies and bears.” But she said she thought I had something to offer children, and to call her if I got an idea. One week later, I woke up…
