I Am Odd I Am New

This picture book is based on a poem written by the talented Benjamin Giroux, who is autistic and was only ten years old at the time of writing. Illuminating his experience feeling different, the poem went “viral,” touching the hearts of many. Now Benjamin is 15 years old, and I could not be more honoured to create artwork for his impactful words. Published by Schiffer Kids, and available wherever books are sold.

  • book cover for "I Am Odd I Am New', with title in the top portion of the image. Pictured is a close up of a boy's face with brown hair and light skin. He is wearing large round blue glasses and the glass reflects paper airplanes flying. At the bottom text reads "Benjamin Giroux, Illustrated by Roz MacLean." At the top in small print text reads "Foreword by the National Autism Association"
  • an illustration of many children floating around in mulcoloured and multi shaped bubbles.
  • illustration of a boy looking out a window. The window pane reflects two children walking together, one holding a basketball. There are also houses in the reflection.
  • illustration of a large ship and a boy in a small rowboat in the ocean at night time, under the light of the moon.