Roni Schotter is the award-winning author of 31 books for children, including picture books and story picture books for middle readers, as well as middle-grade and young adult novels. Her books are concerned with imagination and its power, the extraordinary courage of children who think for themselves and “dare to reach out to the larger world.”
Just Published!
Dragon Dreams
From Astra Publishing:
A dragon story about dreams, imagination and wishes.
After a day of bickering with her sister, might a magical journey on a dragon’s back show a girl the path to peace and reconciliation? This rhythmically written, beautifully illustrated picture book is a celebration of imagination, of kindness, and of dragons.
Tired from sister squabbles, a dragon-loving child slips into sleep. Soon a dragon just the right size whirs through her window to invite her on a flight into the enchanting night. They soar to a Secret Gathering where dragons carrying children from all around the world fill the sky. There are dragons. There is dancing. There are wishes. And is that her sister over there? Could they share the same wish?
Read the interview, “Simply 7 with Roni Schotter & Khoa Le: DRAGON DREAMS,” as they discuss writing, and you guessed it— all things Dragon Dreams.
“The starry, jewel-toned illustrations sparkle, creating a dreamy nighttime environment filled with fantastical dragons. . . Whimsical touches—message-bearing comets, stars that taste like marshmallows—add a dash of fun.” Kirkus Reviews
Available Now For Order through Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Astra Publishing.
Coming Soon!
Bibi Steps Out!
From Candlewick Press:
A shy, artistic girl comes out of her shell—and finds her community—as she helps transform an ignored rail trail into a place of recreation and beauty.
It’s spring at last, and the residents of Longview Lane are starting to creep out of their cocoons to enjoy the world outside. Among them is Bibi, whose shyness has her hiding under her hoodie, clutching her sketchpad, hoping she doesn’t have to talk to anyone. Bibi is making a beeline for her special place: the Old Rail Trail, where she can sit alone under a tree and draw the birds, ignoring the litter all around her. But today she has unexpected company—neighbors putting up birdhouses and inviting her to make a poster showing what the trail could look like if it were all cleaned up. What if Bibi put her art toward making that dream a reality, decorating benches while others planted flowers, patched up paths, or cleared away trash? From author Roni Schotter and illustrator Christy Hale comes an ode to the transformative effects of community on both the natural places we share and the individuals who love them. Back matter offers more on the history of the rails-to-trails movement and some ways that kids can get involved in their local scene.
Available for Pre-Order through Amazon, Apple Books, Bookshop, Barnes & Nobles, Hudson Booksellers, Google, Powell’s, and Kobo.
“Try to find the poetry in your pudding . . . There’s always a new way with old words. ”