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!
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
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
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
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
Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline.
March 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline.
Another fun day at Toddler Yoga at @riverstonebooks.bsky.social! This month’s story is a longtime favorite of mine by @vbartles.bsky.social and illustrated by Sara Palacios. The kids LOVE jumping like frogs and pretending to kiss frogs on their little green heads. #kidsyoga #kidlit #storytimeyoga
March 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Another fun day at Toddler Yoga at @riverstonebooks.bsky.social! This month’s story is a longtime favorite of mine by @vbartles.bsky.social and illustrated by Sara Palacios. The kids LOVE jumping like frogs and pretending to kiss frogs on their little green heads. #kidsyoga #kidlit #storytimeyoga
Mine’s a #mystery - OCTO, P.I. AND THE MISSING EGG. The second in the #chapterbook series comes out the summer!
February 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Mine’s a #mystery - OCTO, P.I. AND THE MISSING EGG. The second in the #chapterbook series comes out the summer!
I’m talking about voice and dialogue in chapter at #octela25 this Friday! #chapterbook authors and illustrators, reply with your book (include the genre) and I’ll add it to my resource book list! I’ll start. 📚🧡
#kidlit #EDUsky #youngreaders
#kidlit #EDUsky #youngreaders
February 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I’m talking about voice and dialogue in chapter at #octela25 this Friday! #chapterbook authors and illustrators, reply with your book (include the genre) and I’ll add it to my resource book list! I’ll start. 📚🧡
#kidlit #EDUsky #youngreaders
#kidlit #EDUsky #youngreaders
February 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I think I’ll start some Thursday #octopus love 🐙🧡 posts. I can always use a little boost to get through a Thursday. You?
Kicking it off strong with this delight from the St Louis Aquarium in November.
Kicking it off strong with this delight from the St Louis Aquarium in November.
February 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I think I’ll start some Thursday #octopus love 🐙🧡 posts. I can always use a little boost to get through a Thursday. You?
Kicking it off strong with this delight from the St Louis Aquarium in November.
Kicking it off strong with this delight from the St Louis Aquarium in November.
One of my favorite things is teaching kids yoga to a group of littles and reading a story together at @riverstonebooks.bsky.social Today I shared YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING by @kellyconroy.bsky.social and Abigail Hookham. ❤️❤️❤️
February 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
One of my favorite things is teaching kids yoga to a group of littles and reading a story together at @riverstonebooks.bsky.social Today I shared YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING by @kellyconroy.bsky.social and Abigail Hookham. ❤️❤️❤️
That octopus can roll! 🤣🐙🧡
Just a little #stopmotion fun with my characters.
#kidlitart friends, what ways to you play with your characters outside of book illustrations?
Just a little #stopmotion fun with my characters.
#kidlitart friends, what ways to you play with your characters outside of book illustrations?
January 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
That octopus can roll! 🤣🐙🧡
Just a little #stopmotion fun with my characters.
#kidlitart friends, what ways to you play with your characters outside of book illustrations?
Just a little #stopmotion fun with my characters.
#kidlitart friends, what ways to you play with your characters outside of book illustrations?