Roxanne Troup

Roxanne Troup – Ghostwriter

Award-winning children's author/ghostwriter with a background in education. 100+ books published! Specialties: picture books, chapter books

Overview

With a background in early childhood education, I specialize in writing picture books and early readers (including graphic-style chapter books); as well as writing for the education market where my educational background helps publishers and packagers create engaging books for preK-5th graders.

I've worked with both publishers and individuals (from the Big 5 to educational presses—NYT bestsellers to self-published authors) to write/ghostwrite/doctor over 100 books. As an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), I regularly mentor other writers through the publishing process and critique scores of manuscripts each year.

Due to NDA agreements, I cannot disclose every project I've worked on; however, I can say that I've ghostwritten:

• multiple pet adoption picture books from an American model/animal welfare activist

• an art therapy picture book from a noted graphic designer/online influencer

• several SEL picture books from female business owners (some of which published with Big 5 publishers)

• STEM picture books with nonfiction backmatter

• dozens of fiction decodable/phonics readers (short stories for newly independent readers) for noted educational publisher; genres include: mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction, humor

• a fantasy chapter book with themes of music and self-discovery for a bestselling middle grade humor author

• two middle grade short story collections (realistic fiction) for educational publishers that included genres of: extreme sports, mystery, and family drama

• digital, interactive children’s books for multiple education apps (including ABCMouse); genres: nonfiction history, fairy tale retellings

And I'd love to work with you on your story!

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Book of the Year, Ag Foundation
  • "Small Steps, Giant Leap" Read Aloud, Space Foundation
Certifications
  • SCBWI member

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2009 — Present
Award-winning children’s author and ghostwriter with a background in education; produces content for children’s books and classroom material. Over 100 books published! Expertise in ghostwriting and book coaching; writing IP for licensed characters; and writing for the education market.

DK Children's (Penguin Random House)

Jan, 2025 — Nov, 2025 (10 months)
Writing multiple boxed sets of picture books for 6-8 year olds, created in-house as part of a series retelling biblical stories that highlight life-lessons for kids

WonderLab Group

Mar, 2022 — Jan, 2023 (11 months)
Writing nonfiction STEM (books about science, technology, engineering, and math) leveled readers for third-party publication

HarperCollins Children

Sep, 2020 — Dec, 2020 (4 months)
scriptwriting and storyboarding to create book trailers, author interviews, and interactive online games ahead of the release of a new picture book from a NYT bestselling author

Redline Editorial

Apr, 2016 — Dec, 2023 (over 7 years)
Writing nonfiction children’s books (for readers in grades 2-7) for third-party publication

The Early Learning Center

Jun, 2004 — Oct, 2005 (over 1 year)
Assistant Director - Evenings manage teacher-student ratios through closing discipline issues parent liaison Lead Teacher floating teacher preschool & kindergarten children (age 12mths-6yrs)

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