genres and styles. I think the most exciting part
of becoming a writer is learning what kind of
writer you are and what your voice sounds like.

Practice, practice. And explore learning new
words to express yourself.

JONATHANROTH Jonathan Roth is the author and illustrator
of “Beep and Bob,” a four-book series about
space-school attendee Bob and his alien bestie,
Beep. His new graphic novel series, “Rover
and Speck,” will be published in 2022. Roth, a
Montgomery County Public Schools art teacher,
and his wife live in Rockville.

When did you first realize you wanted to
be an author?
I still have a notebook from when I was 10
that I filled with a 60-page story called “Duel
in Dimensions.” It stars an obscure character
named “Batman” who journeyed to a place
called “Wonderland.” Nowadays we would
call it a fan-fiction mash-up, but back then it
was my first attempt at a novel.

Where do you get your ideas
for your books?
All over! And I mean that literally. I cycle,
walk or hike daily, not just for the air and
exercise, but because inspiration comes
best to me when I’m moving. Activity is
good for the mind! (Note: I learned early
on that carrying a small notebook works
better than trying to balance an entire desk
on my bicycle.)
EXPANDING PRIMARY
PROGRAM What do you love about writing
children’s books?
I love that I can be funny and silly and play
with fantastical ideas. Kids are very open
and have great imaginations, and when I
create for them I can kind of be a kid too!
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