Sarah Roggio

Sarah Roggio began her career as a journalist with a masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Since then she has written and edited hundreds of articles. She lives in Chicago.

Interview

What was your favorite book when you were a child?

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

What’s your favorite line from a book?

“The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what’s in between, and they took great pleasure in doing just that.”—The Phantom Tollbooth, Norton Juster

Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?

Norton Juster, Judy Blume, E. B. White

Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?

I was inspired by my favorite authors to create stories and spread the joy of reading.

Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?

Read many books, write many words, and don’t give up!