About the Author
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SANDRA V. FEDER is the author of nine acclaimed and beloved books, including six picture books and three early chapter books.
Angry Me and Peaceful Me, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell, have been publisher’s bestsellers, garnering multiple starred reviews, and have been translated into Portuguese, Mandarin, and Swedish. Spanish-language editions are available through Groundwood books and Peaceful Me was named a Banks Street College of Education Best Book of the Year.
Bitter and Sweet, illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker, was a two-time PJ Library selection and was chosen by the New York City Board of Education for inclusion in its Mosaic Diversity Program. The Moon Inside, illustrated by Aimée Sicuro, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and has been translated into multiple languages.
Sandra is also the author of the early chapter books Daisy’s Perfect Word, Daisy’s Defining Day, and Daisy’s Big Night, illustrated by Susan Mitchell.
Sandra earned her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. When she’s not writing, she’s busy practicing her roundhouse kicks (she’s a black belt in taekwondo), sampling the darkest chocolate she can find (she has a sweet tooth), and painting the beautiful Northern California landscape (where she lives with her husband).
Fun Facts
Almost every place I have lived has a popular song attached to it:
Mill Valley, CA: “Mill Valley” by schoolteacher and songwriter Rita Abrams
San Francisco, CA: “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” famously sung by Tony Bennett and many more San Francisco songs
Baltimore, MD: “Good Morning Baltimore” from the musical Hairspray
Allentown, PA: “Allentown” by Billy Joel
I have a second level, third degree black belt in Taekwondo.
I think the beach is a magical place, and I often face the ocean and talk out loud to people who aren’t there. Somehow it feels like the wind and waves convey my words where they need to go.
My favorite time of day is sunset, because I love all the colors.
Book Presentations, Author Visits, and Book Signings!
Sandra is an experienced speaker for adults and children alike. She’s appeared at conferences, panels, schools, libraries, bookstores and on radio segments and podcasts!
