SARA CASSIDY
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"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 Reviews
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"This little novel in verse is full of big ideas. It explores how young people heal from past traumas and abuse. It also talks about labour rights. It was great to see a young person standing up for himself and his coworkers." - YA Canada

"A compelling and thought-provoking read with tremendous entertainment value." –CM Magazine

 "This spunky, almost-wordless graphic picture book will have readers cheering." - New York Public Library (a Best Book of 2022)

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"An unexpected touch of magic that will delight young readers... Poignant, passionate, and full of surprises"​— The Globe and Mail

​Finalist: Governor General's Literary Award in Young People's Literature
​Finalist, City of Victoria Children's Book Prize, Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize
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★"A small, eloquent book with a powerful message." — Kirkus Reviews

Finalist: Silver Birch Express Award, Schwartz Children's Book Award, Diamond Willow Award, CCBC Books  STARRED; Kirkus ​Best Middle Grade Books of the Year; CBC Best Books of the Year; Junior Library Guild

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"Jolene’s enjoyable and insightful journey makes the complex themes of family, acceptance, and forgiveness accessible to young readers." ​​— CM Magazine

Winner, Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize;  Finalist: Chocolate Lily Award; Silver Birch Express Award; ALA Rainbow Book List; (CCBC) Best Books STARRED
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“Young pirate fans will relish every vivid and revolting detail as they root for the hero of this hilarious romp.”
​— Kit Pearson, author,
Be My Love

B.C. bestseller

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"An excellent, brief look at homelessness and resiliency." ​
— Puget Sound Review ​
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"Beautifully written." 
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— Vancouver Sun


Finalist, City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize; CCBC Best Books

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​“Equally heartbreaking and encouraging, [this] moving look at meaningful friendship offers valuable honesty and insight.” — Horn Book
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"A silent treasure." 
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— School Library Journal

Junior Library Guild;
Canadian selection, Silent Books Collection (IBBY)

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★"Cassidy has crafted a thoughtful glimpse into the life of an immigrant family. (A) refreshingly straightforward look at cancer and the struggle of having a loved one undergo treatment.  For fans of Google, trivia, and family strength." --Kirkus Review

Finalist, Chocolate Lily Award; Kirkus Middle Grade Books of the Year

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★"Sure to jump-start readers’ imaginations and create moon-y, luminous dreams." ​— Publishers Weekly

An Air and Space Smithsonian Best Children's Books
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"A book for all children's collections." ​— CM Magazine
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"A wonderful little novel for beginning readers." 
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— ​ Resource Links

Finalist, Chocolate Lily Book Award; CCBC Best Books STARRED
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"Painted Fences does an excellent job portraying what life was like for a child at the time of World War II."--CM Magazine
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"High-interest, action-packed. This empowering book will be a favourite with younger teens." — School Library Journal

Best Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education; CCBC Best Books
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"Fast, entertaining read suitable for young teens. Highly recommended." — CM Magazine

CCBC Best Books

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​"Cheerful and full of insight... ​A real winner." — Booklist
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​"Humorous, short, and
hard to put down...  A warm tale." ​

— School Library Journal
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​"Jam-packed with likable, well-realized characters and a compassionate message."— Kirkus Reviews
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“A whimsical vignette that captures the curious nature of childhood.”— Booklist

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 An early introduction to boundaries and consent.
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"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

VOYA Top Shelf for Middle School Readers
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"It defies its genre by being a sports book with a female protagonist AND exploring the life of the children of a gay couple. Quirky but compelling and a great read for book clubs." — Cee on Goodreads

CCBC Best Books STARRED; Junior Library Guild
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Sardines
Short short fiction chapbook
Out of print

"Exploring subjects from travel to treeplanting, family to new motherhood, these short-short stories slip in and out of moments both intimate and everyday. Cassidy's language is fresh and vital, yet fluid enough to camouflage the intricate work going on behind the scenes. Packed together into her follow-up chapbook to Ultrasound of My Heart (Reference West), between the organic textures and metallic edges of these condensed yet subtle stories, Cassidy's new work is filled with a precarious detail and generosity that leave the reader both stunned and eager for more." - Greenboathouse Press

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  • Books
    • Union
    • Kunoichi Bunny
    • Painted Fences
    • Flock
    • I Make Space
    • The Sun is a Peach
    • Genius Jolene
    • The Moon is a Silver Pond
    • Helen's Birds
    • Scallywag on the Salish Sea
    • Nevers
    • The Great Googlini
    • A Boy Named Queen
    • Black Gold
    • Blackberry Juice
    • Not For Sale
    • Skylark
    • Double Play
    • Seeing Orange
    • Windfall
    • Slick
    • Sardines
  • Fiction/Poetry/Reviews
  • Editing
  • Instagram stories
  • About/Contact