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Sarah Steinbacher, Ed.D. (she/they)
@sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
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Disabled nonbinary 🏳️‍🌈 #PB author | '23 #PBRisingStars HM | #KidLitZombieWeek 🏆 | Publ. @ The Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, Tyger Tyger, Paper Teeth Press | Instructor @ The Writers Barn | Rep. by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
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Thanks @littlethoughts.bsky.social for highlighting my poem "Nonbinary Me" from their Pride issue. 💜
littlethoughtspress.com Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · Dec 2
"but now folks see
my deepest plea
to be set free
from he and she..."

-from "Nonbinary Me" by @sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social in Little Thoughts Press Issue 8: Pride, available in print & pdf.

www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Photograph of Little Thoughts Press Issue 8: Pride with a sneak peek of the poem "Nonbinary Me" by Sarah Steinbacher.
December 2, 2024 at 6:18 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
Just in time for #halloween, I'm happy to share my spooky #kidlit #poem "Midnight Brew" published by The School Magazine in Orbit's October issue!

Illustrations by the talented Christopher Nielsen.
"Midnight Brew" poem by Sarah Steinbacher is a rhyming 10-line poem that describes a witch's spooky search for potion ingredients. The illustrations by Christopher Nielsen show a purple witch and a black cat flying on a broom. Also pictured is an own, a floating light, and leaves.
October 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
Thanks Little Thoughts Press for the amazing interview!

I especially appreciated the thoughtful questions about my poem on Frida Kahlo and about the impact of book bans.

Check out the full interview at:

www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/intervi...

#kidlit #LGBTQIA #nonbinary #poetry #bannedbooks
Interview: Sarah Steinbacher
A photograph of Little Thoughts Press Issue Eight: Pride with a sneak peek of "Nonbinary Me" by Sarah Steinbacher. Sarah Steinbacher (she/they) is a disabled nonbinary author who lives in South Caroli...
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September 29, 2024 at 3:13 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
Thrilled to discover my #kidlit #poem "The Creature in the Woods" published by The School Magazine made the cover of Countdown's September issue! Illustrations by the talented Christopher Nielsen.
The cover of The School Magazine's Countdown September 2024 issue has a black cat calmly licking its paw in the foreground. The cat's shadow looks menacing with sharp teeth and large scary eyes. "What is prowling...in the dark?" is listed on page 10. "The Creature in the Woods" poem by Sarah Steinbacher is a rhyming 8-line poem that describes a scary hidden creature in the woods that readers can assume is actually a cat. The illustrations by Christopher Nielsen show a friendly black cat in a wooded nighttime scene. There is also a frog on a stump, a lizard in a tin can, and a pair of eyes looking out of a tree hollow.
September 12, 2024 at 7:19 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to have 3 #poems in @littlethoughts.bsky.social's #Pride issue alongside the works of several other wonderful #kidlit creatives!

Order your copy here: www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Proceeds will support #lgbtqia teens through The Trevor Project.

#poetry #poem #ProtectTransKids
The cover of Little Thoughts Press' "Pride" issue (Issue 8--June 2024) shows a drawing of 5 diverse children, dressed in clothes colored to match various LGBTQIA+ flags, playing in grassy puddles under a rainbow and cloud.
July 3, 2024 at 4:39 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
#kidlit #picturebook writers, if you are published or prepublished, would you take 2 minutes to complete this short survey?
I'm looking to compile some basic querying & submission data to share with unpublished authors in an upcoming post. Thanks! 😊
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February 4, 2024 at 10:48 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
This #Storystorm newbie is walking away with 30+ ideas and 2 completed PB manuscripts!
Many thanks to @taralazar.bsky.social and all the amazing guest bloggers. I'll definitely be back next year!
A bear with a scarf, hat, and book is pictured in front of a starry night sky. Printed at the top is: STORYSTORM Jan 2024 - TARALAZAR.COM - 30 ideas + 31 days" Printed at the bottom is: Winner!! "Mind Blown!" Art by Courtney Pippin-Mathur
February 1, 2024 at 7:58 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to share my kidlit poem "One Tom Cat" in the newest issue of Parakeet Magazine!

Read online: parakeetmagazine.wordpress.com/january-2024/
January 2024
Issue 3 Read Issue 3 here. If you would like to purchase this issue in print (and support our magazine!), visit our shop or donate!
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January 15, 2024 at 5:17 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
🚨🚨LAST CALL!! 🚨🚨

Today's the day! Join us at 3pm EST/2pm CT.

👉Register now to save your spot!👈
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#inclusive #diverse #kidlit
In white lettering against a purple background are the words: Creating Inclusive and Culturally Sensitive Stories with Sarah Steinbacher A Writing Barn one-session online class DATE: Sunday, November 12, 2023 TIME: 2:00-4:30 PM CT PRICE: $75 www.thewritingbarn.com The graphic includes the orange Writing Barn logo, a picture of a stack of books, and an outdoor headshot picture of Sarah Steinbacher. Sarah has long blond hair and is wearing a red, pink, and white plaid top. In the picture Sarah is smiling.
November 12, 2023 at 5:56 AM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
🚨 #kidlit folx who are passionate about #diverse & #inclusive stories, don't miss out on this Writing Barn workshop! 🚨

👉 If your story features a disabled, ND, queer, nonbinary, BIPOC, or other historically marginalized character, this is for you! 👈

#amwriting #diversebooks #inclusivebooks
"The Writing Barn" logo "Creating Inclusive and Culturally Sensitive Stories with Sarah Steinbacher" "Sunday, November 12, 2-4:30 PM CST" Printed above hands raised in a variety of skin tones "What to Expect: Learn About: -Authenticity Readers (aka Sensitivity Readers) -How to avoid common stereotypes, unintentional bias, cultural inaccuracies, representation issues, and problematic language Review: -kidlit market trends -mentor texts -guiding principles to consider related to inclusive stories" Printed to the right of outstretched arms in various skin tones
November 10, 2023 at 1:17 AM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT to sign up for The Writing Barn workshop on Creating Inclusive and Culturally Sensitive Stories! 👇

thewritingbarn.com/class/creati...
November 6, 2023 at 12:21 AM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
PaperBound Magazine's newest issue--OUT TODAY--includes my palindrome #poem about #kidlit #bookbans! 📚 👇 #EndBookBans #BanHateNotBooks

paperboundmag.com/issues/
The image includes the cover of the Autumn-Winter 2023-2024 issue of PaperBound magazine and the poem ""Curiosity Bans: A Palindrome" by Sarah Steinbacher. The full magazine is available for a free download at: www.paperboundmag.com/issues
October 31, 2023 at 4:36 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
I’m thrilled my CP’s debut PB has made this list (alongside so many other amazing books)!  🤩

Congrats @pamelamorganwrites.bsky.social, @heatherbell37.bsky.social, & Amicus Publishing! 🏳️‍🌈📚

www.autostraddle.com/10-picture-b...
10 Picture Books To Teach Little Ones About Gender Expression
Trying to explain gender expression is hard when you don’t have anything concrete to point to. Picture books come in handy!
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October 23, 2023 at 1:24 AM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
PaperBound Magazine is publishing my of my favorite #kidlit #poems in their next issue! I can't wait to share it with everyone! 💗

#poetry #poetrycommunity #kidlitpoetry #kidlitauthor #kidlitwriter
An illustration of two books stacked with the top book titled “the Curiosity issue” is set above a list of contributing writers and illustrators including: Amy Chandler, Carmen Carreira, Julie Douglas, Imogen Hartland, Lauri C. Meyers, Sarah Steinbacher, Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Shirley Shelby, Lara Porter, Hykie Breeze, and Claire Lewis. In the top left corner is “autumn/winter 2023-2024” and at the bottom is the PaperBound logo.
October 13, 2023 at 8:52 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
🎉 I have the most exciting news! 🎉
My 👀vague period ✨ is over.

I'm thrilled to announce I am now represented by @joycesweeney.bsky.social at The Seymour Agency!

I can't imagine a better person to champion my stories! 🤩
 
#kidlit #agented #kidlitwriter #kidlitauthor #picturebook #picturebooks
Against a peachy pink and gold abstract background, the following words are printed: I am happy to announce I am now represented by Joyce Sweeney of The Seymour Agency. In the bottom right corner is the logo for The Seymour Agency.
October 5, 2023 at 4:26 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to have a #poem appearing in @littlethoughts.bsky.social's upcoming Fantastical Fall issue alongside the works of several other wonderful #kidlit creatives!

$1 from each sale with be donated to Every Library to help support libraries & the fight against book banning.
#bannedbooksweek
Little Thoughts Press Issue Six: Fantastical Fall
<p>AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER</p><p><br /></p><p>Little Thoughts Press is a literary magazine for and by kids.</p><p><br /></p><p>Issue Six: Fantastical Fall features stories, poetry &amp; artwork that ar...
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October 3, 2023 at 1:19 AM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
🚨 Check out the audio recording of my #kidlit #seasonal #poem "A Fickle Wind" 💨 #published today by Smarty Pants Magazine 👇

smartypantsmagazineforkids.com/2023/10/01/a...

#amwriting #nature #poetry #poetrycommunity #WritingCommmunity
Audio Poem – A Fickle Wind
Listen and read-along with this lovely poem by, Sarah Steinbacher. Fall drifts by on Wind’s cool breeze, With apple pies and painted trees. But arctic Wind blows Winter in, As snowflakes land on nos...
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October 1, 2023 at 7:26 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
Today I received an unexpected anniversary gift that has me grinning from ear to ear!!

#vaguepublishingtweet 🎉

#kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks
A retro-looking TV with antenna sits on the floor in front of a purplish-blue background. The words "Vague Publishing Tweet" appear on the TV screen with static.
September 21, 2023 at 12:43 AM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
👉Check out my ☔️ rainy day romp poem "Two Small Feet" at the #dirigibleballoon

dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Two-Sma...

👉Then please share your comments on my blog at:

sarahsteinbacherwrites.blogspot.com/2023/09/two-...

#kidlit #kidlitauthor #kidlitwriter #kidlitpoetry #poetry #rainyday
The image is of a screenshot of the poem "Two Small Feet" by Sarah Steinbacher taken from The Dirigible Balloon's website. The poem is copyrighted by the author.
September 4, 2023 at 2:43 AM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
If you're interested in taking my #kidlit course on "Creating Inclusive and Culturally Sensitive Stories" at The Writing Barn, now is a perfect time to register as the price is 20% off this weekend only.

🚨 Hurry--spots are limited. 🚨

Register at: thewritingbarn.com/class/creati...

#kidlitwriter
In an orange box with white lettering are the words: Labor Day Weekend SALE Saturday , September 2nd - Monday, September 4th, 2023 Discounts on Six-Session Classes l One-Session Classes l Three-Session Classes l WSS Use code WBLD23 at checkout! In the background are several images including a picture of The Writing Barn, a wall of books on shelves, and a top-down view of a desk with a laptop, a journal, a cup of coffee, and two arms. At the bottom of the image is the orange Writing Barn logo. In white lettering against a purple background are the words: Creating Inclusive and Culturally Sensitive Stories with Sarah Steinbacher A Writing Barn one-session online class DATE: Sunday, November 12, 2023 TIME: 2:00-4:30 PM CT PRICE: $75 www.thewritingbarn.com The graphic includes the orange Writing Barn logo, a picture of a stack of books, and an outdoor headshot picture of Sarah Steinbacher. Sarah has long blond hair and is wearing a red, pink, and white plaid top. In the picture Sarah is smiling. In the top left corner is an orange banner with white lettering that reads: "Labor Day Sale." In the center is an orange sale sticker with white lettering that reads: "Save $15 9/2-9/4." Where the price is listed, $75 is crossed out with an orange X and an orange price tag with white lettering reads: "$60."
September 2, 2023 at 3:07 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
👉Are you into #writing #kidlit stories featuring #diverse characters & #multicultural themes?
👉Do any of your characters have marginalized identities you don't share?♿️🏳️‍🌈

Join me at The Writing Barn as we explore how to craft more #inclusive & culturally sensitive stories!
In white lettering against a purple background are the words: "Creating Inclusive and Culturally Sensitive Stories with Sarah Steinbacher: A Writing Barn one-session online class" and "DATE: Sunday, November 12, 2023, TIME: 2:00-4:30 PM CT, PRICE: $75, www.thewritingbarn.com". The graphic includes the orange Writing Barn logo, a picture of a stack of books, and an outdoor headshot picture of Sarah Steinbacher. Sarah has long blond hair and is wearing a red, pink, and white plaid top. In the picture Sarah is smiling.
August 31, 2023 at 1:47 AM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
Eek! 😬 Five #PB #kidlit agents currently have a full #amquerying submission package from me (four requested just this month 😮).
If anyone's curious, this is what I'll be doing for the foreseeable future...biting my nails & hitting refresh.
👀 Vague vibes are appreciated ✨
An illustration shows a person with shoulder-length brown hair and a red shirt staring at a monitor screen, clicking (refresh) on a mouse, and biting the nails on their other hand.
August 27, 2023 at 4:32 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
What a helpful intro!
nicomaramckay.com Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · Aug 22
Every time I invite a new person to Bluesky, I feel like I have to explain a lot of things about what it is, its culture, and how to use it, so last week I wrote an introduction to the app: plutopsyche.medium.com/how-to-blues...
How to Bluesky
This article explains how Bluesky works for new users and how to get the most out of the new social networking app.
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August 25, 2023 at 2:34 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
Kidlit creatives, don't miss out on this opportunity to connect!
debbieohi.com Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 25
Are you a kidlit book author or illustrator who enjoys connecting w/schools & libraries? Pls REPLY TO THIS POST, including link to where educators/librarians can find out more info about you & your books. If you do school visits, also mention. I also advise including an image (book cover? etc).
Background of blue sky and white clouds. Handwritten text reads: Kidlit book authors and illustrators on Bluesky, plesae include a link to webpage where educators can find out more about your books)
August 25, 2023 at 2:21 PM
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roricomics.bsky.social
Hey I made a quick welcome guide to BlueSky :)

There's tons more, but I think these few steps will get you up and enjoying it quickly.
So you decided to join BLUE SKY [it's not twitter] #1 upload an avatar #2 set Moderation Settings (box showing moderation hand symbol) Moderation (arrow pointing to) Content Filtering (arrow pointing to drawing of toggle) Toggle to enable Adult Content THEN choose Hide, Warn, or SHOW (star) tip: images are AI moderated so some slip thru & some G-rated images get tagged as "explicit", so "Warn" may be the bet choice atm #3 Go to SETTINGS (box with drawing of toggle) toggle require alt text on images (please ♥) (arrow points to) Home Feed Prefs (star) Use these settings to control seeing reposts & replies on your TL #4 Go to My Feeds Go to "Discover New Feeds" to search for interesting feeds like "Only Posts" Click the "+" to add the feed (box) Go to the (gear icon) [edit my feeds] here you can pin and unpin feeds (side note) pinned feed will appear at the top of your TL Don't forget to "♥" the feed when you click on it to preview, this helps others find it!
August 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM