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Jonathan Roth

Author-illustrator of fun STEAM-themed books and longtime arts educator

K–23–56–8📍 In-personTitle I rates✓ Published & vetted

Based in

Rockville, MD

Local zone

60 mi · no travel fee

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About Jonathan

Jonathan Roth is the author-illustrator of fun STEAM-themed books for young readers including the chapter book series BEEP AND BOB, the graphic novel series ROVER AND SPECK and the non-fiction picture book ALMOST UNDERWEAR, which was a Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2024 and an ALA Notable Book. He lives in Rockville, Maryland, where he has been teaching elementary art for nearly 30 years.

Books

Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled from Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars

Little, Brown/Christy Ottaviano Books, 2024

Rover and Speck: This Planet Rocks!

Kids Can Press, 2022

Rover and Speck: Splash Down!

Kids Can Press, 2023

Rover and Speck: It's a Gas!

Kids Can Press, 2024

Beep and Bob: Too Much Space!

Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2018

Beep and Bob: Party Crashers!

Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2018

Beep and Bob: Take Us to Your Sugar?

Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2018

Beep and Bob: Double Trouble!

Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, 2018

Visit formats

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In-person

School visit

✓ No travel fee within 60 mi of Rockville, MD. Beyond that, travel is arranged together.

What a visit includes

For in-person assemblies, Jonathan uses lots of humor, visuals and participation to show young readers how he develops his own stories, and to help inspire them to create their own. He also can offer hands-on art and writing workshops.

Pricing & availability

Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.

✦ Discounted rates available for Title I schools

Grade levelsK–2, 3–5, 6–8

Local zoneNo travel fee within 60 mi

LanguagesEnglish

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