Sarah McDavis
@sarahmcdavis.com
✏️Creating #kidlit for curious kids!
📚1st #ChapterBook Mystery out now!
🐙OCTO, PI, AND THE MISSING EGG🔎
📓Contact me for #STEAM Author Visits!
🌉Based in Pittsburgh, PA
📚1st #ChapterBook Mystery out now!
🐙OCTO, PI, AND THE MISSING EGG🔎
📓Contact me for #STEAM Author Visits!
🌉Based in Pittsburgh, PA
I love mini-zines!! They are the easiest, zero-budget project with no rules! My plan is to make one new mini-zine a week over the summer.
Want to join me?? Zines can be about anything. But, if you want to avoid the blank page, I have a template you can get started with!
wondercreekmedia.com/zines
Want to join me?? Zines can be about anything. But, if you want to avoid the blank page, I have a template you can get started with!
wondercreekmedia.com/zines
May 29, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I love mini-zines!! They are the easiest, zero-budget project with no rules! My plan is to make one new mini-zine a week over the summer.
Want to join me?? Zines can be about anything. But, if you want to avoid the blank page, I have a template you can get started with!
wondercreekmedia.com/zines
Want to join me?? Zines can be about anything. But, if you want to avoid the blank page, I have a template you can get started with!
wondercreekmedia.com/zines
Struggling with a reluctant writer? 📝 Introduce them to fanfiction.
Kids (& us adults) can get completely paralyzed by "blank page anxiety." They want to write, but inventing a world, characters, rules, & a plot all at once feels impossible.
Read more & get the FREE Download: buff.ly/6DDYocP
Kids (& us adults) can get completely paralyzed by "blank page anxiety." They want to write, but inventing a world, characters, rules, & a plot all at once feels impossible.
Read more & get the FREE Download: buff.ly/6DDYocP
May 27, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Struggling with a reluctant writer? 📝 Introduce them to fanfiction.
Kids (& us adults) can get completely paralyzed by "blank page anxiety." They want to write, but inventing a world, characters, rules, & a plot all at once feels impossible.
Read more & get the FREE Download: buff.ly/6DDYocP
Kids (& us adults) can get completely paralyzed by "blank page anxiety." They want to write, but inventing a world, characters, rules, & a plot all at once feels impossible.
Read more & get the FREE Download: buff.ly/6DDYocP
Why do kids form strong bonds with animal characters? 🐻 🦊 🦄 🐸 🐙
There's child psychology behind why this works for young readers:
Read the full deep dive on my Substack 👉️ Chapters that Stick!
sarahmcdavis.substack.com/p/animal-mai...
#kidlit #kidsbooks
There's child psychology behind why this works for young readers:
Read the full deep dive on my Substack 👉️ Chapters that Stick!
sarahmcdavis.substack.com/p/animal-mai...
#kidlit #kidsbooks
May 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Why do kids form strong bonds with animal characters? 🐻 🦊 🦄 🐸 🐙
There's child psychology behind why this works for young readers:
Read the full deep dive on my Substack 👉️ Chapters that Stick!
sarahmcdavis.substack.com/p/animal-mai...
#kidlit #kidsbooks
There's child psychology behind why this works for young readers:
Read the full deep dive on my Substack 👉️ Chapters that Stick!
sarahmcdavis.substack.com/p/animal-mai...
#kidlit #kidsbooks
Keeping track of reading over the summer break doesn't have to be a burden. Let's make it fun!
This printable "Books I've Read" tracker lets readers color in their own library shelves, log their titles, and physically see their progress grow.
If you want the printable PDF, let me know!
This printable "Books I've Read" tracker lets readers color in their own library shelves, log their titles, and physically see their progress grow.
If you want the printable PDF, let me know!
May 25, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Keeping track of reading over the summer break doesn't have to be a burden. Let's make it fun!
This printable "Books I've Read" tracker lets readers color in their own library shelves, log their titles, and physically see their progress grow.
If you want the printable PDF, let me know!
This printable "Books I've Read" tracker lets readers color in their own library shelves, log their titles, and physically see their progress grow.
If you want the printable PDF, let me know!
I'm glad ELA classes are still using the Conjunction Junction clip. I can't help but sing along when I see it.
#schoolhouserocks
#schoolhouserocks
September 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I'm glad ELA classes are still using the Conjunction Junction clip. I can't help but sing along when I see it.
#schoolhouserocks
#schoolhouserocks
Authors! We’re all overwhelmed, yeah? That’s why I'm excited about this event! I love some automation to help me out 🙌
Share this post with another author! Webinars are more fun with friends 🤩
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Share this post with another author! Webinars are more fun with friends 🤩
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Author Automations
A Talk by Chelle Honiker
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September 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Authors! We’re all overwhelmed, yeah? That’s why I'm excited about this event! I love some automation to help me out 🙌
Share this post with another author! Webinars are more fun with friends 🤩
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Share this post with another author! Webinars are more fun with friends 🤩
authorautomations.indieauthortraining.com
A spooky voice. A pirate parrot. And a flying octopus?
Octo's 2nd case has been a blast to work on! And it is available for pre-order now!
bookshop.org/p/books/octo...
#kidlit #kidmystery #octopi
Octo's 2nd case has been a blast to work on! And it is available for pre-order now!
bookshop.org/p/books/octo...
#kidlit #kidmystery #octopi
July 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A spooky voice. A pirate parrot. And a flying octopus?
Octo's 2nd case has been a blast to work on! And it is available for pre-order now!
bookshop.org/p/books/octo...
#kidlit #kidmystery #octopi
Octo's 2nd case has been a blast to work on! And it is available for pre-order now!
bookshop.org/p/books/octo...
#kidlit #kidmystery #octopi
I am so excited about this!! For my book 2 launch, I'm hosting a Family Comedy show featuring Penny Arcade, some puppets, drag story time with Mx. Roy G. Bivness, and MORE!
Get your tickets and books now!!
See you at Arcade Comedy on July 19th at 2 pm!!
wondercreekmedia.com/show
#familyfun
Get your tickets and books now!!
See you at Arcade Comedy on July 19th at 2 pm!!
wondercreekmedia.com/show
#familyfun
June 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I am so excited about this!! For my book 2 launch, I'm hosting a Family Comedy show featuring Penny Arcade, some puppets, drag story time with Mx. Roy G. Bivness, and MORE!
Get your tickets and books now!!
See you at Arcade Comedy on July 19th at 2 pm!!
wondercreekmedia.com/show
#familyfun
Get your tickets and books now!!
See you at Arcade Comedy on July 19th at 2 pm!!
wondercreekmedia.com/show
#familyfun
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Pittsburgh, PA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Pittsburgh, PA · John Lewis Actions
Our rights are under attack. Our democracy is under siege. We’ve been here before, and we know what to do.
On July 17, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis, not wit...
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June 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Pittsburgh, PA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
To celebrate my upcoming book release, I'm hosting a giveaway for NCTE and NCTM Joint Conference Attendees at the #litmath25 conference next week! I'm excited to share Octo, P.I.'s 2nd case!!
*You have to be present at the conference on Wednesday, June 18th to win!*
#litmath2025 #edusky
*You have to be present at the conference on Wednesday, June 18th to win!*
#litmath2025 #edusky
June 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
To celebrate my upcoming book release, I'm hosting a giveaway for NCTE and NCTM Joint Conference Attendees at the #litmath25 conference next week! I'm excited to share Octo, P.I.'s 2nd case!!
*You have to be present at the conference on Wednesday, June 18th to win!*
#litmath2025 #edusky
*You have to be present at the conference on Wednesday, June 18th to win!*
#litmath2025 #edusky
Book 2 is almost here!!
Join me for a Family Comedy Show and Book Launch on July 19th at 2 pm at Arcade Comedy Theater!
I am so excited to get this book out into the world! Come laugh and celebrate with me!!
#kidlit #coverreveal #thingstodoinpittsburgh
Join me for a Family Comedy Show and Book Launch on July 19th at 2 pm at Arcade Comedy Theater!
I am so excited to get this book out into the world! Come laugh and celebrate with me!!
#kidlit #coverreveal #thingstodoinpittsburgh
June 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Book 2 is almost here!!
Join me for a Family Comedy Show and Book Launch on July 19th at 2 pm at Arcade Comedy Theater!
I am so excited to get this book out into the world! Come laugh and celebrate with me!!
#kidlit #coverreveal #thingstodoinpittsburgh
Join me for a Family Comedy Show and Book Launch on July 19th at 2 pm at Arcade Comedy Theater!
I am so excited to get this book out into the world! Come laugh and celebrate with me!!
#kidlit #coverreveal #thingstodoinpittsburgh
Going to #litmath2025 and want to visit Shedd Aquarium? Let’s go!!
Shedd has late hours on Tuesdays and I would love to get a group of conference attendees together and go while we are in Chicago!
Let me know if you want to get on the list!
#edusky
Shedd has late hours on Tuesdays and I would love to get a group of conference attendees together and go while we are in Chicago!
Let me know if you want to get on the list!
#edusky
June 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Going to #litmath2025 and want to visit Shedd Aquarium? Let’s go!!
Shedd has late hours on Tuesdays and I would love to get a group of conference attendees together and go while we are in Chicago!
Let me know if you want to get on the list!
#edusky
Shedd has late hours on Tuesdays and I would love to get a group of conference attendees together and go while we are in Chicago!
Let me know if you want to get on the list!
#edusky
May 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We got power back last night after 8 days and about one hour of it being off.
Now I’m back to turning off lights all over the house that my kids leave on…
Now I’m back to turning off lights all over the house that my kids leave on…
May 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We got power back last night after 8 days and about one hour of it being off.
Now I’m back to turning off lights all over the house that my kids leave on…
Now I’m back to turning off lights all over the house that my kids leave on…
Calling all chapter book authors!
I’m creating a page on my website to highlight other chapter books. I would love to add yours to my list!
I have some other ideas for collaboration on panels & a summer reading: chapter book edition for social media. Let me know if you’re interested!
#kidlit
I’m creating a page on my website to highlight other chapter books. I would love to add yours to my list!
I have some other ideas for collaboration on panels & a summer reading: chapter book edition for social media. Let me know if you’re interested!
#kidlit
April 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Calling all chapter book authors!
I’m creating a page on my website to highlight other chapter books. I would love to add yours to my list!
I have some other ideas for collaboration on panels & a summer reading: chapter book edition for social media. Let me know if you’re interested!
#kidlit
I’m creating a page on my website to highlight other chapter books. I would love to add yours to my list!
I have some other ideas for collaboration on panels & a summer reading: chapter book edition for social media. Let me know if you’re interested!
#kidlit
Have you been overwhelmed with all the online things as a writer? Not sure where to put your energy so it’s the most effective?
I can help!
Get a 30 minute AMA session and support a great scholarship! The auction is open now!!
#marketingforwriters #digitalmarketing
I can help!
Get a 30 minute AMA session and support a great scholarship! The auction is open now!!
#marketingforwriters #digitalmarketing
💸 🧠 AUCTION:
Bid on a 1:1 virtual digital marketing AMA w/ @sarahmcmarvelous.bsky.social where you'll receive personalized guidance for your digital presence.
Bid here!
champ.ly/H9F3VGjh
<a href="/hashtag/ndkidlitauction" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#ndkidlitauction #writingcommunity #diversebooks #digitalmarketing #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
Bid on a 1:1 virtual digital marketing AMA w/ @sarahmcmarvelous.bsky.social where you'll receive personalized guidance for your digital presence.
Bid here!
champ.ly/H9F3VGjh
<a href="/hashtag/ndkidlitauction" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#ndkidlitauction #writingcommunity #diversebooks #digitalmarketing #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
April 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Have you been overwhelmed with all the online things as a writer? Not sure where to put your energy so it’s the most effective?
I can help!
Get a 30 minute AMA session and support a great scholarship! The auction is open now!!
#marketingforwriters #digitalmarketing
I can help!
Get a 30 minute AMA session and support a great scholarship! The auction is open now!!
#marketingforwriters #digitalmarketing
Where are my productive procrastinators?? This is the product of my most recent procrastination efforts. I have wanted to crochet some octopuses (it’s actually a 2025 goal of mine) but it definitely wasn’t the most urgent item on my to do list.
#octopus #procrastination #crochet #writerlife
#octopus #procrastination #crochet #writerlife
April 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Where are my productive procrastinators?? This is the product of my most recent procrastination efforts. I have wanted to crochet some octopuses (it’s actually a 2025 goal of mine) but it definitely wasn’t the most urgent item on my to do list.
#octopus #procrastination #crochet #writerlife
#octopus #procrastination #crochet #writerlife
I am thrilled to be presenting at the @pennwriters.bsky.social conference in Pittsburgh this year! I'll be talking about digital presence and marketing for writers.
Will you be there? I would love to meet up!
#writersconference #pennwriters2025 #pennwriters #writers #marketingforauthors
Will you be there? I would love to meet up!
#writersconference #pennwriters2025 #pennwriters #writers #marketingforauthors
April 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I am thrilled to be presenting at the @pennwriters.bsky.social conference in Pittsburgh this year! I'll be talking about digital presence and marketing for writers.
Will you be there? I would love to meet up!
#writersconference #pennwriters2025 #pennwriters #writers #marketingforauthors
Will you be there? I would love to meet up!
#writersconference #pennwriters2025 #pennwriters #writers #marketingforauthors
Save the Date!! Big things are coming! I am so excited to share book 2 with Octo, P.I.'s next case.
If you want to be the first to know about show details make sure you are signed up for my email list!
#booklaunch #book2 #familycomedy #thingstodoinpittsburgh #thingstodowithkids #kidlit #octopi
If you want to be the first to know about show details make sure you are signed up for my email list!
#booklaunch #book2 #familycomedy #thingstodoinpittsburgh #thingstodowithkids #kidlit #octopi
April 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Save the Date!! Big things are coming! I am so excited to share book 2 with Octo, P.I.'s next case.
If you want to be the first to know about show details make sure you are signed up for my email list!
#booklaunch #book2 #familycomedy #thingstodoinpittsburgh #thingstodowithkids #kidlit #octopi
If you want to be the first to know about show details make sure you are signed up for my email list!
#booklaunch #book2 #familycomedy #thingstodoinpittsburgh #thingstodowithkids #kidlit #octopi
Reposted by Sarah McDavis
😍 Fundraising Auction spotlight:
@sarahmcmarvelous.bsky.social offers a 30 minute digital marketing AMA!
Auction is live 4/15-4/30. All proceeds fund our #neurodiverse #kidlit @highlightsfound.bsky.social scholarship
👀: champ.ly/xSRrqf-V
<a href="/hashtag/autismsupport" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#autismsupport #adhdsupport #ptsd #writingcommunity
@sarahmcmarvelous.bsky.social offers a 30 minute digital marketing AMA!
Auction is live 4/15-4/30. All proceeds fund our #neurodiverse #kidlit @highlightsfound.bsky.social scholarship
👀: champ.ly/xSRrqf-V
<a href="/hashtag/autismsupport" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#autismsupport #adhdsupport #ptsd #writingcommunity
April 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
😍 Fundraising Auction spotlight:
@sarahmcmarvelous.bsky.social offers a 30 minute digital marketing AMA!
Auction is live 4/15-4/30. All proceeds fund our #neurodiverse #kidlit @highlightsfound.bsky.social scholarship
👀: champ.ly/xSRrqf-V
<a href="/hashtag/autismsupport" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#autismsupport #adhdsupport #ptsd #writingcommunity
@sarahmcmarvelous.bsky.social offers a 30 minute digital marketing AMA!
Auction is live 4/15-4/30. All proceeds fund our #neurodiverse #kidlit @highlightsfound.bsky.social scholarship
👀: champ.ly/xSRrqf-V
<a href="/hashtag/autismsupport" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#autismsupport #adhdsupport #ptsd #writingcommunity
BookFest is this weekend! Come and watch the Live Author Chats on Saturday starting at 3 PM PT/ 6PM ET. I'll be sharing tips and tools to encourage kids to be readers and stay curious! Hope to see you there!!
#kidlit #TheBookFestSpring2025 #TheBookFest #BookLovers #mysteriesforkids #meettheauthor
#kidlit #TheBookFestSpring2025 #TheBookFest #BookLovers #mysteriesforkids #meettheauthor
April 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
BookFest is this weekend! Come and watch the Live Author Chats on Saturday starting at 3 PM PT/ 6PM ET. I'll be sharing tips and tools to encourage kids to be readers and stay curious! Hope to see you there!!
#kidlit #TheBookFestSpring2025 #TheBookFest #BookLovers #mysteriesforkids #meettheauthor
#kidlit #TheBookFestSpring2025 #TheBookFest #BookLovers #mysteriesforkids #meettheauthor
Coming up later this month (April 15-30) is the Neurodiverse Kidlit Scholarship Auction!! I am so excited about this fundraiser & I am honored to donate a Digital Marketing Ask Me Anything session.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #kidlit #writingcommunity #ndkidlit #marketingforkidlit
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #kidlit #writingcommunity #ndkidlit #marketingforkidlit
April 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Coming up later this month (April 15-30) is the Neurodiverse Kidlit Scholarship Auction!! I am so excited about this fundraiser & I am honored to donate a Digital Marketing Ask Me Anything session.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #kidlit #writingcommunity #ndkidlit #marketingforkidlit
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #kidlit #writingcommunity #ndkidlit #marketingforkidlit
I had a blast conducting different animal characters on Read Across America Day last month! We were talking about how different characters have to work together like instruments in a symphony. Thanks for having me at the Homestead Family Center CCA!
#authorvisit #schoolvisit #kidlit #improvwithkids
#authorvisit #schoolvisit #kidlit #improvwithkids
March 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I had a blast conducting different animal characters on Read Across America Day last month! We were talking about how different characters have to work together like instruments in a symphony. Thanks for having me at the Homestead Family Center CCA!
#authorvisit #schoolvisit #kidlit #improvwithkids
#authorvisit #schoolvisit #kidlit #improvwithkids
I am so excited for the events coming up this spring and summer!
Hope to see you at one or more!!!
#thingstodo #authorlife #authorevents #meettheauthor #kidlit
Hope to see you at one or more!!!
#thingstodo #authorlife #authorevents #meettheauthor #kidlit
March 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I am so excited for the events coming up this spring and summer!
Hope to see you at one or more!!!
#thingstodo #authorlife #authorevents #meettheauthor #kidlit
Hope to see you at one or more!!!
#thingstodo #authorlife #authorevents #meettheauthor #kidlit
Reposted by Sarah McDavis
🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
March 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...