Sarah J. Mendonca
@sarahjmendonca.bsky.social
MG Author of An Encantadora’s Guide to Monstros and Magic (7/8/25)
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https://bio.site/sarahjmendonca
🧙♀️🫖🌻 (she/her)
https://bio.site/sarahjmendonca
October 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Happy Book Birthday!!!
It’s the Big Day for GEORGIA WATSON AND THE 99 PERCENT CAMPAIGN! So much appreciation to so many. Will spend the next year trying to thank you all!
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October 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Happy Book Birthday!!!
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We're 5 hours into #PreDV and we love the practice pitches we're seeing!
A reminder that today is about more than feedback its about COMMUNITY!!
Make sure you send encouragement to fellow authors and make friends!
#DVpit #writingcommunity #writersky #booksky
A reminder that today is about more than feedback its about COMMUNITY!!
Make sure you send encouragement to fellow authors and make friends!
#DVpit #writingcommunity #writersky #booksky
a couple of minions standing next to each other with their mouths open .
ALT: a couple of minions standing next to each other with their mouths open .
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September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're 5 hours into #PreDV and we love the practice pitches we're seeing!
A reminder that today is about more than feedback its about COMMUNITY!!
Make sure you send encouragement to fellow authors and make friends!
#DVpit #writingcommunity #writersky #booksky
A reminder that today is about more than feedback its about COMMUNITY!!
Make sure you send encouragement to fellow authors and make friends!
#DVpit #writingcommunity #writersky #booksky
Reposted by Sarah J. Mendonca
Peanuts agrees that AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC is wonderful. 😁🐕🦴 And another part I loved was the Portuguese influence. Reminded me of my Portuguese ancestors. It was fun to see in this adventurous #mg by @sarahjmendonca.bsky.social. You’ll love it. #kidlit
August 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Peanuts agrees that AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC is wonderful. 😁🐕🦴 And another part I loved was the Portuguese influence. Reminded me of my Portuguese ancestors. It was fun to see in this adventurous #mg by @sarahjmendonca.bsky.social. You’ll love it. #kidlit
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Recent WONDERFUL read: #mg fantasy novel AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS & MAGIC by @sarahjmendonca.bsky.social. I LOVED this book so much! Fun magic, great characters and a mystery that reminds me of how Terry Pratchett’s book spin metaphors for our real world issues. Highly recommend! #kidlit
August 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Recent WONDERFUL read: #mg fantasy novel AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS & MAGIC by @sarahjmendonca.bsky.social. I LOVED this book so much! Fun magic, great characters and a mystery that reminds me of how Terry Pratchett’s book spin metaphors for our real world issues. Highly recommend! #kidlit
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I had so much fun reading the ARC of @sarahjmendonca.bsky.social's wonderful debut, and gobbled it up yet again when it came out! So it's out, and here's my review. (And librarians and teachers: This is one that will fly off your shelves!) #MGLit #KidLit
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Diane Magras's review of An Encantadora's Guide to Monstros and Magic (Encantadora, #1)
5/5: This is such a delightful book. I was fortunate to read an advance copy, and read it again once it had been published, which felt like a visit to a fascinating friend. It was impossible to put do...
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August 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I had so much fun reading the ARC of @sarahjmendonca.bsky.social's wonderful debut, and gobbled it up yet again when it came out! So it's out, and here's my review. (And librarians and teachers: This is one that will fly off your shelves!) #MGLit #KidLit
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
“…This fantasy heist novel has plenty of Portugese culture as well as a feeling of Tamora Pierce's world of Tortall.”
Thank you for the amazing review! I can’t imagine a higher compliment than being compared to my favorite childhood author!
#kidlit #booksky
Thank you for the amazing review! I can’t imagine a higher compliment than being compared to my favorite childhood author!
#kidlit #booksky
Need some great culturally connected fantasy titles? Check out my two sentence reviews by @carisavencruz.bsky.social @fsgbooks.bsky.social, Aimee Lim @mackidsbooks.bsky.social, and @sarahjmendonca.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social! msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/07/fant...
July 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Giveaway and Author Interview!!!
Head over to the Literary Rambles blog for full details on the Giveaway, and to check out the full conversation.
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#kidlit #booksky
Head over to the Literary Rambles blog for full details on the Giveaway, and to check out the full conversation.
www.literaryrambles.com
#kidlit #booksky
July 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Giveaway and Author Interview!!!
Head over to the Literary Rambles blog for full details on the Giveaway, and to check out the full conversation.
www.literaryrambles.com
#kidlit #booksky
Head over to the Literary Rambles blog for full details on the Giveaway, and to check out the full conversation.
www.literaryrambles.com
#kidlit #booksky
An Encantadora’s Guide to Monstros and Magic is out now!
There are so many incredible people that I’d like to thank. Thank you so much to my editor Jen Ung, the incredible cover artist Giovanna Moreira, cover designer Celeste Knudsen, and my literary agent Emily Forney.
#booksky #kidlit
There are so many incredible people that I’d like to thank. Thank you so much to my editor Jen Ung, the incredible cover artist Giovanna Moreira, cover designer Celeste Knudsen, and my literary agent Emily Forney.
#booksky #kidlit
July 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Celebrating another bookseller review of AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC. Three days to go!
Super grateful for this lovely review from Mara! If you pre-order from Chapter One Books Store, you can fill out the f0rm in my bi0 and get some book swag!
#booksky #kidlit
Super grateful for this lovely review from Mara! If you pre-order from Chapter One Books Store, you can fill out the f0rm in my bi0 and get some book swag!
#booksky #kidlit
July 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I’ll forever be grateful to Tracy for plucking my story out of the Pitch Wars submissions pile and seeing something special in it. That book would eventually become “An Encantadora’s Guide to Monstros and Magic,” and changed my life in more ways than I can count.
July 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I’ll forever be grateful to Tracy for plucking my story out of the Pitch Wars submissions pile and seeing something special in it. That book would eventually become “An Encantadora’s Guide to Monstros and Magic,” and changed my life in more ways than I can count.
Sharing another bookseller review of AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC. Barely two weeks to go!
Special thanks to Lauren for this incredible review. If you pre-order from Chapterhouse Books, you can fill out the f0rm in my bi0 and get some book swag! #kidlit #booksky
Special thanks to Lauren for this incredible review. If you pre-order from Chapterhouse Books, you can fill out the f0rm in my bi0 and get some book swag! #kidlit #booksky
June 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I am completely over the moon to announce Publishers Weekly gave me a STARRED REVIEW ✨
Never in my wildest dreams did I think that AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC would connect so deeply with readers. Thank you so much for the support.
#booksky #kidlit #publishersweekly
Never in my wildest dreams did I think that AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC would connect so deeply with readers. Thank you so much for the support.
#booksky #kidlit #publishersweekly
June 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I am completely over the moon to announce Publishers Weekly gave me a STARRED REVIEW ✨
Never in my wildest dreams did I think that AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC would connect so deeply with readers. Thank you so much for the support.
#booksky #kidlit #publishersweekly
Never in my wildest dreams did I think that AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC would connect so deeply with readers. Thank you so much for the support.
#booksky #kidlit #publishersweekly
I had the best time at the Hedberg Public Library Book Fest this past weekend. Not only did I teach a class on plotting, I also connected with readers at the book fest. Thank you to the incredible staff for putting this event together. I definitely recommend it to any Wisconsin writers. #booksky
June 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I had the best time at the Hedberg Public Library Book Fest this past weekend. Not only did I teach a class on plotting, I also connected with readers at the book fest. Thank you to the incredible staff for putting this event together. I definitely recommend it to any Wisconsin writers. #booksky
Sharing some bookseller reviews of AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC. Less than 3 weeks to go!
Thank you so much to Nicole for this heartfelt review. If you pre-order from Baltimore Read Aloud, you can fill out the f0rm in my bi0 and get some book swag!
#kidlit #booksky
Thank you so much to Nicole for this heartfelt review. If you pre-order from Baltimore Read Aloud, you can fill out the f0rm in my bi0 and get some book swag!
#kidlit #booksky
June 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC was selected for both the Indies Introduce and Kids’ Indie Next Lists from the American Bookseller Association. Thank you so much to the amazing booksellers spreading everyday magic, and helping connect kids to their next favorite author! #booksky
June 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
AN ENCANTADORA’S GUIDE TO MONSTROS AND MAGIC was selected for both the Indies Introduce and Kids’ Indie Next Lists from the American Bookseller Association. Thank you so much to the amazing booksellers spreading everyday magic, and helping connect kids to their next favorite author! #booksky
My path to becoming an author took me 15 years, and let me tell you there were many bumps along the way.
But now, with my book in my hand and knowing that tomorrow I’m flying out to meet with booksellers from all around the country, it feels like I took the path that was best for me. #booksky
But now, with my book in my hand and knowing that tomorrow I’m flying out to meet with booksellers from all around the country, it feels like I took the path that was best for me. #booksky
June 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My path to becoming an author took me 15 years, and let me tell you there were many bumps along the way.
But now, with my book in my hand and knowing that tomorrow I’m flying out to meet with booksellers from all around the country, it feels like I took the path that was best for me. #booksky
But now, with my book in my hand and knowing that tomorrow I’m flying out to meet with booksellers from all around the country, it feels like I took the path that was best for me. #booksky
Ever want to know more about plotting and are in the Wisconsin area?
Check out my upcoming presentation, Plotting the bones of your story, at the Hedberg Public Library Book Festival.
#bookfestival #writingcommunity #booksky
Check out my upcoming presentation, Plotting the bones of your story, at the Hedberg Public Library Book Festival.
#bookfestival #writingcommunity #booksky
May 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Ever want to know more about plotting and are in the Wisconsin area?
Check out my upcoming presentation, Plotting the bones of your story, at the Hedberg Public Library Book Festival.
#bookfestival #writingcommunity #booksky
Check out my upcoming presentation, Plotting the bones of your story, at the Hedberg Public Library Book Festival.
#bookfestival #writingcommunity #booksky
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Check out this great feature from our #MiddleGradeEscapades author @albyceewilliams.bsky.social !
WHERE THERE BE MONSTERS is featured in YAYOMG'S Fiercely Fictional series!
FIERCELY FICTIONAL: Where There Be Monsters - YAYOMG!
Author Alby C. Williams shares a peek between the pages of Where There Be Monsters and all the reasons Glory is totally fierce!
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May 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Check out this great feature from our #MiddleGradeEscapades author @albyceewilliams.bsky.social !
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It's my book day!!! WHERE THERE BE MONSTERS is a journey through mind mazes, secret places, and magical worlds beyond imagination
Where There Be Monsters
For fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and THE MARVELLERS, Alby C. Williams' debut middle grade fantasy is a sweeping adventure filled with monsters, myste...
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May 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
It's my book day!!! WHERE THERE BE MONSTERS is a journey through mind mazes, secret places, and magical worlds beyond imagination