Welcome! These pages have information about Sara Cassidy's children's books and other writing. Sara works with gratitude on the unceded lək̓ʷəŋən territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, on the edge of the Salish Sea, in a city currently called Victoria, BC. Send her an email if you'd like her to visit your class, give a workshop or reading, for an editing consult, to collaborate, or just to say hello.
Board books
“Elegant and captivating. A book for all children's collections.” -Canadian Review of Materials
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★ “Sure to jump-start readers’ imaginations and create moon-y, luminous dreams.”
- Publishers Weekly, starred review Learn more/order |
Everyone needs space sometimes, even those that love us the most. An early introduction to boundaries and consent.
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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 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 and well-paced... A gently told, whole-some adventure in apartment living." -Kirkus "Deftly adapts the quest theme to a contem-porary small setting. Quiet but absorbing ...provoking several re-readings"- 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."
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""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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"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 |
