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Sarah Steinbacher, Ed.D. (she/they)
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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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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
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
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
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🚨🚨LAST CALL!! 🚨🚨

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

👉Register now to save your spot!👈
thewritingbarn.com/class/creati...
#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
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🚨 #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
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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
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
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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
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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
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👉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
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Haha, thanks!
A screenshot from "Empire Strikes Back" shows Han Solo (Harrison Ford) looking upset and gesturing with a pointed finger. At the bottom, the words "NEVER TELL ME THE ODDS" are printed in white lettering.
August 27, 2023 at 10:24 PM
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