Welcome. This website has information about Sara Cassidy's children's books and other writing.
Sara works with gratitude on lək̓ʷəŋən territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, on the edge of the Salish Sea. For class visits, workshops, readings, teaching materials, an editing consultation, or to collaborate, send her an email.
Sara works with gratitude on lək̓ʷəŋən territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, on the edge of the Salish Sea. For class visits, workshops, readings, teaching materials, an editing consultation, or to collaborate, send her an email.
National Magazine Award (Gold) • BC/Yukon Book Prize Winner • Three Junior Library Guild Gold Standards • Finalist, Governor General's Literary Award • Finalist, TD Canadian Children's Book Award •
Three-Time Finalist, City of Victoria Children's Book Prize • Six-Time Finalist, Chocolate Lily Book Award •
Two Kirkus Books of the Year • Eight-Time Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Best Book
• A NYPL Best Book of the Year • Finalist, TD Canadian Children's Literature Award
Three-Time Finalist, City of Victoria Children's Book Prize • Six-Time Finalist, Chocolate Lily Book Award •
Two Kirkus Books of the Year • Eight-Time Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Best Book
• A NYPL Best Book of the Year • Finalist, TD Canadian Children's Literature Award
Picture books
This spunky, almost-wordless graphic picture book will have readers cheering." - New York Public Library
"Reveals how one child can make an impact in the lives of others with compassion and awareness of what is happening in her world." - Jerome Library Finalist, TD Children's Literature Award 2023 A NYPL Best Book of 2022 Learn more/order |
Equally heartbreaking and encouraging, [a] moving look at meaningful friendship" - Horn Book
"Creates a comforting clarity and clear path for readers, even in the midst of a shocking and unexpected loss." - Quill and Quire Globe and Mail Best of Year list Canadian selection, Silent Books Collection IBBY Learn more/order |
“A whimsical vignette that captures the curious nature of childhood.” -Booklist
"Flock reminds children that sharing and diversity are universal ideas in all of the animal kingdom. Highly recommended." - CM Review Learn more/order |
"Excellent job portraying what life was like for a child during WWII." - CM Review
""Excellent way of offering a delightful story within a story. Teaches about the importance of history, true friendship, and hardship, and also hope for the future. Not many books for children can achieve all that." - BC Review Learn more/order |
Chapter books
"Lively, well-paced, gently told, wholesome adventure in apartment living." -Kirkus "Deftly adapts the quest theme to a contemporary small setting. Quiet but absorbing "- BC Review" Learn more/order |
“Jolene’s enjoyable and insightful journey makes the complex themes of family, acceptance, and forgiveness accessible."
- CM Review Winner, BC Book Prize Learn more/order |
“Young pirate fans will relish every vivid and revolting detail as they root for the hero of this hilarious romp."
- Kit Pearson "A gem from out of the deep. Funny and tender and keen as a cutlass.” - John Gould Learn more/order |
★ "Cassidy has crafted a thoughtful glimpse into the life of an immigrant family…For fans of Google, trivia, and family strength."
– Kirkus, starred review Learn more/order |
""I was so impressed with this book. The content is just fantastic. My heart broke for this kid and his very real problems." - CBC-Radio
"A wonderful little novel for beginning readers." - Resource Links Learn more/order |
"From the intriguing opening sentence to the feel-good conclusion... appealingly captures a small slice of very funny family life. A warm-hearted romp. - Kirkus
"Cheerful and full of insight." - Booklist Learn more/order |
"Humorous, short, and hard to put down." - School Library Journal
"Captivating and entertaining." - Resource Links "A fine choice for emerging readers." - Kirkus Learn more/order |
"Jam-packed with likable, well-realized characters and a compassionate but never didactic message."
"A strong addition to chapter book collections." - SLJ Learn more/order |
Age 9 and up
★ "A small, eloquent book with a powerful message. Stellar." - Kirkus, starred review
"An eloquent celebration of individuality."- Publishers Weekly ""Short, sweet, and terribly perfect." - Type Books Learn more/order |
"Poignant, passionate, and full of surprises."
- Globe and Mail "A marvelous and magical book with an unforgettable heroine—prepare to be transported!” - Esta Spalding "Unfolds with mystery and hilarity." - Booklist Learn more/order |
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Deeply affecting sensitivity... beautifully written... full bodied in its every aspect." - The Vancouver Sun "A lot of power in a small package...without a wasted word. The result is an ultimately uplifting treatment of a difficult subject that is both accessible and artful..." - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books.www.orcabook.com/Skylark Board books
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"Succinctly told, and packs an emotional punch, exploring the themes of losing and finding one's voice, overcoming trauma, and the healing power of love." - Canadian Children's Book News “This brief verse novel packs a punch: The poems are concise yet robust and convey a change in tone from sobering and intense to hopeful...Moving and accessible." - Kirkus Read a Q and A with Sara Learn more/order |
"A complex story with no clear-cut answers. This engaging, charming piece will ask reluctant readers challenging questions beyond the usual Title IX conversation, and that’s a home run." - Booklist Learn more/order |
★ “Sure to jump-start readers’ imaginations and create moon-y, luminous dreams.”
- Publishers Weekly, starred review An Air/Space Smithsonian Book of the Year Learn more/order |
“Elegant and captivating. A book for all children's collections.” -Canadian Review of Materials
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Everyone needs space sometimes, even those that love us the most. An early introduction to boundaries and consent.
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