Rozo Books & Art
About Us
ALLISON ROZO
Allison Rozo is a picture book author and artist. She was raised in Orrville, Ohio, before moving to Chicago. After 16 years she and her family moved back to Ohio to be near family. She and her Colombian native husband, Rafael Rozo, write bilingual stories in English and Spanish for their children to weave together their two cultures. She also writes stories in English.
Allison first tip-toed into the picture book making process through illustration, but when she began to write her own stories, a door opened in her mind, flooding the pages. Allison’s greatest joy is when her stories and art make children laugh and smile. In her free time you can find her doodling on paper bags with her children, volunteering at the school libraries, cuddling with her cats, and creating art out of felt and cardboard.
Allison received her BFA from Miami University of Ohio in the History of Art and Architecture and she studied Graphic Design at Harrington College of Design in Chicago. She graduated from Loyola University in Chicago, receiving her Certificate in Paralegal Studies, and was a litigation paralegal at Baker & McKenzie LLP, where the dramatic scenes of trials unfolded like acts of a play. She is a member of SCBWI and the 12x12 Picture Book Challenge. Allison was honored to be a PB Party 2021 finalist and a PB Chat Mentee Runner-up in 2020.
Allison Rozo is represented by Elisa Houot with The Seymour Agency.
RAFAEL ROZO
Rafael Rozo is a native of Colombia who immigrated to the United States in 2002. He and his wife, Allison Rozo, write bilingual English and Spanish picture books to tie together his Hispanic and American backgrounds. He is proud to create books that represent himself and his two children. In his free time he can be found watching soccer and/or playing soccer and board games with his family.
Rafael graduated from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia with a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science. He received a master’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad de La Salle. Rafael is the co-owner of the Quimera Group, a US based consultancy firm.
Rafael Rozo is represented by Elisa Houot with The Seymour Agency.