Sarah Sullivan was born on July 21st, in Fairmont, West Virginia. She moved with her family to Wilmington, Delaware, when she was three. At age eight, they all moved to Littleton, Colorado, where Sarah lived until she was sixteen. Her next move was back to Wilmington, where she graduated from high school and headed off to Tufts University for college. Sarah graduated from West Virginia University College of Law and practiced law as an attorney until the writing bug bit her with her first published piece in Chickadee magazine. She attended Vermont College of Fine Arts to receive her MFA in writing for children and young adults.

Sarah's first two books were published in 2005, both at Candlewick Press. Root Beer and Banana refers to two Popsicle flavors, but it is a story of choices. Illustrated by Greg Shed, it met with resounding reviews, and was chosen by Daniel Pinkwater "Old and New Storybook Favorites" in Wondertime magazine. Dear Baby: letters from your big brother was illustrated by Paul Meisel. It was praised for its unique way of preparing for an addition to the family.

Sarah is expecting another picture book soon, but she is also working on poetry and middle grade fiction.

An avid canoer and hiker, Sarah lives with her husband in West Virginia, where they frequently spend weekends with their grown children.

—Vicki Palmquist