In this episode of That Sounds Terrific in the 585, Nick and Christine are joined by the terrific Sarah Mead. Sarah is an amazing storyteller, dedicated educator, and leader in Rochester's creative community. Sarah shares her journey as a children’s book author and magazine writer and discusses her passion for fostering creativity in the 585. Under her leadership, a vibrant network for children’s writers and illustrators has a home right here in Rochester, NY.

Sarah shares the joys of writing for young readers, offering insights into what makes a children’s story truly special and how this craft is started and supported in the 585. Whether she’s mentoring aspiring authors, crafting her next article in the (585) magazine, or singing show tunes during a carpool, Sarah’s enthusiasm for storytelling shines through. Don’t miss an inspiring conversation that shows how building community and nurturing creativity connect us all through the power of storytelling.

About Sarah Mead

President, Rochester Area Children's Writers and Illustrators. Writer, 585 Magazine. Coordinator, Rochester Children's Book Festival

Email: Sarahemead@gmail.com

Sarah Mead grew up reading anything she could get her hands on and her stories won her the future author award in elementary school. As a fourth-grade teacher, she earned a master’s degree in writing curriculum but decided that writing children’s books was much more fun! She regularly publishes magazine articles in 585 Magazine and leads a local group of children’s authors and illustrators. When she isn’t writing or reading, you can find her belting showtunes in the carpool or playing board games with her husband and three kids.

Get Connected

Websites for more information: www.readwithmead.com and www.racwi.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahmeadwrites & www.instagram.com/racwi_group

X: www.x.com/Sarahmead28 & x.com/RochesterKidLit

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Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters

585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com

Thank you to Morgan Brown and Meadow Viscuso, our terrific intern duo from SUNY Fredonia for all their hard work and for lending their voices and music to the Intro and Outro of the That Sounds Terrific in the 585!