Sarah Sommer
Who is Sarah?
Sarah Sommer is an award-winning children's picture book author who blends her love for animals, music, and positive messaging in her books. Having trained in classical music and performed internationally as a professional clarinetist, rhymes and lyrics are an important part of her early writing style.
While she works as an accountant by day, Sarah enjoys expressing her creativity through her writing. All of her books feature positive themes such as helping others and being yourself, while also working to empower women. She aims to entertain both children and adults with her stories.
Sarah is a proud graduate of Northwestern University and the Manhattan School of Music. She is also a longtime vegetarian, and yes, she does still play her clarinet and saxophone. Her love of animals comes from her compassion toward them, which is evident in her volunteer work fostering German shepherd dogs.
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Foster's Leash
Released on April 1, 2025 from publisher Mascot Books, Foster's Leash is Sarah's final children's picture book. Years in the making, the story showcases dog fostering, a topic near and dear to the author. Featuring colorful illustrations from BulankinaKa (illustrator for My Cat Is Blue), the story highlights the emotional journey of fostering.
Fostering animals isn't easy. Suddenly, you're living with a strange dog that needs your help. And once you’ve finally bonded, it’s time to say goodbye. But hard things are worth doing, especially when they change lives. Follow along to see rescue dog Pepper and her foster family navigate the foster process, the feelings that come with it, and how one leash makes all the difference.
*Mom's Choice Gold Award Recipient*
*Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2025 Finalist*
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View the Video Book Trailer or watch the full-length Read-Aloud Video on YouTube.
Editorial reviews: BookLife Reviews & Kirkus Reviews
April 1 - April 21, 2025: iRead Book Tour
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My Cat Is Blue
Released in 2021 from publisher Mascot Books is My Cat Is Blue, a children's picture book by Sarah Sommer that addresses sadness, loss, family, and pets. One little girl wants so badly to help her "blue" cat out of his sad funk, but she realizes she might not have the cure and even develops a case of the "blues" herself. As the story evolves, the reader goes on an illustrative journey as the art transitions from grayscale to full color.
*Mom's Choice Gold Award Recipient*
*1st-place winner in 4 categories in the 2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards*
ORDER NOW from Mascot Books. Also available online from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
And check out the video book reading with Sarah made especially for Best Friends Animal Society. You're also invited to view the video book trailer and author interview!
Editorial reviews: Kirkus Reviews & BookLife Reviews
More books
The Goose on the Roof
The Goose on the Roof (1st place winner in the 2020 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards) features a humorous lineup of animals all trying to help a little girl with a honking goose problem. Despite their best intentions, these critters end up getting into silly predicaments of their own.
Animals at the Office
Animals at the Office (honorable mention in 3 categories in the 2021 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards) is a laugh for both children and adults as it plays on typical personalities one might encounter in a new social setting, such as at school or in the office. The book follows Gator's struggle to fit in as he starts his new journey and tries to act like everyone else instead of being true to himself.