Sarah Hovorka

My current and TBR YA and Adult books

This Father's Day, check out the true story of a wonderful father. www.amazon.com/Unicycle-Dad...

Meet Our May Guest Guru Sarah Hovorka We are very excited to feature our April Guest Guru (Sarah Hovorka) who brings a wealth of knowledge and information as a multi-published picture book author to us. She will give a rating and feedback...

Happy to be the May Guest Guru at Rate Your Story!
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MOWMT: Compelling Page Turns with Sarah Hovorka March 25, 2025[Note: Click on the Title / Links to buy the Books.]If you’ve ever searched for “page turns in a picture book manuscript” you’ll see a variety of contradictory advice usually focused on ...

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Enter for a chance to win a picture book submission package critique!

#BookLove #MarchOn #MentorTexts #RateYourStory

Mentor Texts: What Do I Do Now? If you’re a writer or educator of writers, you’ve probably been advised to use a mentor text to learn or teach various writing things. So, you do your due diligence, ask for recommendations, and...

Mentor Texts: What Do I Do Now? A blog post on how I study mentor texts while reading as a reader.
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#writing

Thanks for creating this, @becomingkrys.bsky.social!

Hello #writingcommunity. My reach here is so very low. If anyone sees this, would love a little support. I want to reach out to the amazing #librarians and #teachers out there fighting for diversity in publishing.

Pre-orders and ARC requests now available.

#Weneeddiversebooks #debut #barefootbooks

Book cover reveal for Making It Up by Christopher Mannino, featuring a father boosting his daughter into the air on his feet. Image reads: "Cover Reveal! This book will change the way you interact with kids! In ten minutes a day, become dragons, robots, and more."

For all parents! 👀

MAKING IT UP is an amazing new technique for unstructured play with your kids, making games more fun and rewarding for everyone.

Cover was just revealed - book releases in Jan 2026!

Find out more: www.christophermannino.com/miu.html

#parenting #booksky #books #nonfiction

The Wishing Flower

Dance Like a Leaf

Happy birthday, @ajirving.bsky.social!

Mentor Texts: What Do I Do Now? If you’re a writer or educator of writers, you’ve probably been advised to use a mentor text to learn or teach various writing things. So, you do your due diligence, ask for recommendations, and...

Mentor Texts: What Do I Do Now? A blog post on how I study mentor texts while reading as a reader.
www.sarahhovorka.com/proudly-book...

#writing

Oh my! I've never heard of this place. Off to plan a family vacation (when it feels safe to travel).

So... Who else wants them to add a hotel addition? I want the Anne of Green Gables room!

The Rabbit hOle | An Immersive Museum for Children's Literature | Kansas City Welcome to a new museum experience that celebrates and brings to life a century of American children's literature for visitors of all ages. The Rabbit hOle is the first museum of its kind in the Unite...

Proud to say that The Rabbit Hole is in my hometown.

www.rabbitholekc.org

Who wants a picture book mentor?

#PBRisingStars is such an amazing program. All mentors are open to unagented creators & some will consider agented ones, too.

Definitely check it out! #PBParty gets so many incredible entries from past PB Rising Stars mentees each year.

Thank you! From an immunocompromised person with severe Crohn's Disease.

Aww, that's so great to hear. I'm glad you connected with it.

Check out the Only Picture Books Author Interview of me! This was a really fun one, good for authors and readers. Enjoy. www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/01/13/a...

Feeling stabby? Now's your chance to get "If UR Stabby" signed! In exchange, kids will receive "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends." US only, pls. "If UR Stabby" is dark teen and adult humor. Up to 20 copies available, offer good thru 11/21/24. #wormandcaterpillar #booksforkids #kindnessmatters

Such a gorgeous, humorous, and inventive way to introduce Hanukkah, friendship, and compassion.
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Cover reveal for picture book LIKE THAT ELEANOR, authored by Lee Wind and illustrated by Kelly Mangan.

COVER REVEAL!
LIKE THAT ELEANOR, authored by @leewind.bsky.social, illustrated by Bookhive25 member @kellyamangan.bsky.social!

Eleanor stands up for her friend by sitting down in just the right place-- & that changes everything.

Available for pre-order now!
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An illustration by Kip Alizadeh of two children wrapped up cosily and a little terrier dog building a snowman while it is snowing. One child is giving the snowman a scarf and the other is giving him a stick arm. The dog is holding a stick for the other arm. The snowman is wearing a wooly hat and a robin sits on his head.

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kip, an illustrator, and I'm looking for my next board book or picture book to work on ☺️ I love colour and texture ☺️
🌐 kipalizadeh.net
📧 kip.alizadeh@gmail.com
Represented by Mandy Suhr at storywise.uk
#KidLitArt

Celebrate this holiday season with picture books full of love. Check out more about them at www.sarahhovorka.com.

Check out this podcast featuring three children's authors of military picture books, including yours truly.

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CAMOUFLAGE MOM by @sarahhovorka.bsky.social and Elif Balta Parks is a love letter to military kids and a touching tribute to women in the military. I love that this heartfelt story about separation and maintaining connection was inspired by the author’s mother!

Military Families Panel is July 10th, 12 PM EST- Are you an educator, parent or caregiver? Join me as we discuss the unique experiences of being in a Military Family. Classrooms welcome! Learn more here: bit.ly/3VP50t5

✨NEW RELEASE✨

Camouflage Mom is the latest picture book from @sarahhovorka.bsky.social! Sarah's mom is back from boot camp, but is this the same Mom she knew? A story of reconnection about distance that is more than just physical.

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AMZ: shorturl.at/VnDcU

Join me for the launch of Camouflage Mom!
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Check out the reading list that complements Camouflage Mom.
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Camouflage Mom comes out July 1!

Meet June Guest Guru - Sarah Hovorka 1. What do you LOVE about children’s books? I love that children’s books are about such a wide range of topics. From picture books about the life of a rock or dealing with the loss of a loved one, to ...

Check out this interview with me at Rate Your Story!
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Check out the School Library Journal review of Unicycle Dad.
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Thank you. I hope you enjoy it.