Sarah A. Phillips

Sarah A. Phillips is an author living in Illinois with her family and dog. She writes for children (and the young at heart) from picture books on up to young adult novels. Her debut middle-grade fantasy novel, "Cally and the Kitchen Troll," started publishing as a Kindle Vella serial in the summer of 2021.

Sarah has been a writer for all her career and has always wanted to be one since she was 4 years old after learning that people could make a living sharing their stories. Her first picture book, "The Kangaroo Pouch," was published in 2007 and due to its popularity worldwide, has gone on to be published in both French and Spanish. She's also the author of a picture book about what happens when the power goes out called, "Lights Out? Candles On!" Next up on the writing schedule is a Steampunk young adult novel. You can connect with her on FaceBook/BlanketBooks4Kids and on her website, sarah-a-phillips.com.

Besides writing, Sarah enjoys traveling, gardening, concerts, hiking, snowshoeing, and long walks on the prairie. If she's not out doing any of those things, you'll probably find her reading a good book in the hammock in her garden.

Sarah has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Rutgers University and an Associate's degree in Communication Arts from Dean College. She's been an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators since 2009.