SHORT BIO:
Isabel Roxas is an author & illustrator creating books for young readers. Born in Manila, Philippines, Isabel was raised on luscious mangoes, old wives’ tales, and monsoon moons. She is now based in New York City, completing the third installment of her award-winning graphic novel series The Adventures of Team Pom. She has received recognition from the Society of Illustrators, a Fulbright Scholarship and was the 2024 Katowitz-Radin Artist-in-Residence at the Brooklyn Public Library.
LONG BIO:
Isabel Roxas is a storyteller who loves to conjure up tales of adventure, with characters who defy the odds and funny animals. Isabel has illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Leo’s First Vote by Christina Sontoornvat and Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli.
Her debut graphic novel, The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens won the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Isabel’s picture books and graphic novels have been translated into Korean, French-Canadian, Mandarin and Greek.
Isabel was born in Manila, Philippines, was raised on luscious mangoes, old wives’ tales, and monsoon moons. She now resides in New York City and in her spare time, publishes artist books and zines under the imprint Little Big Time Press.
She has received recognition from the Society of Illustrators, a Fulbright Scholarship and was the 2024 Katowitz-Radin Artist-in-Residence at the Brooklyn Public Library.
Isabel is a member of The Society of Illustrators, SCBWI and Ang INK (The Philippine Illustrators Guild).
Follow her on Instagram @studioroxas
CONTACT
I'm represented by Wendi Gu at HG Literary. Kindly contact Wendi for all book-related inquiries: : wendi@hgliterary.com
For author visits, book signings and interview requests please email me at studio.roxas.mailroom@gmail.com .
Select Clients
Flying Eye Books | Brooklyn Public Library | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Illustoria Magazine | Atheneum | Clarion Books for Young Readers | Greenwillow Books | Rise x Penguin Workshop | Roaring Brook Press | Ladybug Magazine | Adarna House | Tahanan Books for Young People | Anvil | National Book Development Board (NBDB) | AFCC Publications | Philippine Board on Books for Young People
Recognition
Recognition
2023 MIPCOM Junior pitch (The Adventures of Team Pom)
2023 SCBWI Golden Kite Award (The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens)
2023 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year (Yes! No!)
2021, 2022 Society of Illustrators Original Art
2021 ALSC Notable Book (Our Skin)
2021 Junior Library Guild Selection (My Thoughts Are Clouds)