CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR
I was born in Carmel Highlands, California, where my friends and I roamed the Big Sur wilderness that surrounded our homes. When I was in fifth grade, my family moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and then to San Francisco, California. I always brought my favorite books wherever we moved, and I always made new friends who loved to read. Now I write books for children and teens—for me, it’s the best job in the world.
My newest book is Survivor Mountain, a novel for lower YA/upper MG readers. It will be released in the fall of 2025. When I was a teen, I experienced Survivor Mountain’s mental health themes of post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. I hope my readers will see aspects of themselves in Survivor Mountain’s characters and will enjoy the suspenseful action-adventure and exciting first crush, first kiss romance of this fast paced, entertaining story—and just like the novel’s relatable main character, will seek mental health support if needed.
The action-adventure elements are also based on real life experiences. When I was a junior in college, I enrolled in a summer program with the National Outdoor Leadership School where I learned to navigate without a compass, climb rock cliffs, and create tools and shelter to survive in the rugged mountain wilderness.
My other books are Butterfly Girl, a middle grade novel, and Ten Clever Ninjas, a children’s picture book. I am a member of the Authors Guild and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and live in Florida with my husband and son.
Please connect with me on X/Twitter: @kidlitSarah
or
BlueSky: @sarahfloyd.bsky.social
Random fun facts about me:
I’m a certified scuba diver.
(My dive buddies and I explored a shipwreck that was 120 feet beneath the surface. Spooky, but fun!)
I can chat in Spanish.
(I love everything about language, both English and Spanish, and entered college as a Spanish major.)
I’m an experienced backpacker and rock climber.
(When I was a junior in college, I enrolled in a summer program with the National Outdoor Leadership School where I learned the skills needed to survive in the mountain wilderness.)
I worked at an art gallery in San Francisco for two years.
(It was a super fun job, and the art was amazing!)
I LOVE animals—I had ten pets when I was ten!
(Two rabbits, two guinea pigs, one hamster, three cats, and two dogs.)
My first friend is still my best friend . . . we met when I was three.
I’m a member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
