Author-Illustrator


Schexnayder is also an award-winning children’s author/illustrator. University of Louisiana-Lafayette Press published my three-picture book series, In the Time Of (author/illustrator) in 2017-2019.  The Gumbo Gators (Pelican Publishing/Arcadia Publishing) was released in October 2022.  In 2024, Pelican published his board book, I Know My Louisiana Colors with another one, I Know My Texas Colors in 2025. The Gumbo Gators and the Swamp Circus was released in January 2025. Paul’s first early reader, The Adventures of Boudin Boy, will be published by Pelican in 2025.

 

                      

   

             

                 

                                

 

 

 

                      bird dog art samples 

 

                 

Billie & Bern sketches

 

 

illustrations from The Gumbo Gators

  

Paul has illustrated over 8 picture books for different authors. He has authored/illustrated 7 of his own picture books. His first early reader book, The Adventures of Boudin Boy, will be released in November 2025.

CONTACT PAULpaul@schex.com 337-321-1956