Author, Teacher, and Speaker
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Award winning YA books and graphic novels centering queer characters and exploring themes that touch us all.
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Short stories, minicomics, essays, contributions to prose & comics anthologies, and both major and niche publications.
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Inclusive workshops and presentations to support teen & adult writers—queer writers in particular—in deepening their craft and exploring new formats and subjects.
COMING IN 2025
Mountain Upside Down
Sara’s middle grade debut.
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Hi
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About Sara’s Work
Sara’s work has received recognition from the Lambda Literary Awards, Eisner Awards, the American Library Association’s Best Books for Young Adults, American Library Association’s Rainbow List, the Junior Library Guild, and the Oregon Book Awards.
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