Two books that should be in every classroom!! Children voted!

I am over the moon that The King Penguin is the winner of the 2024 Irma Black Award!! This means so much because it’s voted by first and second graders from all over the world. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 🩵👑🐧

I'm beyond thrilled! Thank you so much for this incredible honor!

Thank you!!!

2024 Irma Black Award and Cook Prize Winners Announced with 'The King Penguin' by Vanessa Roeder and 'The Book of Turtles' by Sy Montgomery winning the Irma Black Award and Cook Prize, respectively. ow.ly/Q62B50RHkqz #IrmaBlack #Awards #CookPrize .Vanessa Roeder .@SyTheAuthor

Aww thanks!! 🩵👑🐧

Thanks so much!! 🩵👑🐧

Can’t wait to introduce everyone to Hugo! 🩵

I’m so excited to have The King Penguin included as one of the Redbud Read-Alouds!! 🩵👑🐧

Who needs a president when you can have a king (penguin, that is…) Percival 2024. You can grab your copy of The King Penguin, a hilarious take on government through a penguin’s perspective, through the link in my bio. #kidlit #Election2024 #kidlitart #PresidentialElection2024

Isn’t this the most adorable box turtle pumpkin ever??!!! I love it so much!! 💚📦🐢

Can’t wait to be a part of the Read to Me Festival with a group of amazing authors and illustrators this weekend! If you’re in the Houston area, stop on by! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #festivals

19 Picture Books that Celebrate Our Differences ow.ly/fVYa50U60In

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Thank you Lampasas ISD, Ms. Burbey, and all of the kiddos for the warm welcome and fantastic visits! (And AMAZING cookies)!!❤️👑🐧📦🐢

A little #sneakpeek of a scene from my newest book, Narwhal vs Kindergarten for #kidlitpostcard day. If you’d like to preorder a copy, just click on the link in my bio and you’ll receive the book when it hits shelves on July 8th! #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidsbooks

Hey #ATX Mark your calendars for GAB Fest on April 26th! I’m so excited to be speaking on a panel about all things #picturebooks ! Hope to see you there! #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #author #illustrator

When friends spot your book in the Scholastic book fair! Thank you Kevin Harder and Axton!! 🩵💙🩵

Friday paint therapy #portrait_today #painting

Tuesday night paint therapy. “Papa Jack” #portraits #painting #Cowboys