Sara Zarr was born in Cleveland, grew up in San Francisco and Pacifica, CA, and now lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and various small pets. After a short and unrewarding career in the commercial printing industry, Sara wrote her first young adult nove - a sad family drama about a girl and her guitar. Though the book got her an agent, editors described it in their rejections as "too depressing," "too quiet," and other variations of "not good."
Sara's love of young adult literature and competitive nature kept her writing. Nine years, three completed novels, and one agent change later, Story of a Girl sold to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2005. Another family drama, this one set in Pacifica, Story of a Girl has received advanced praise from acclaimed authors such as Chris Crutcher, John Green, and Mary Pearson. She is currently working on her second young adult novel for Little, Brown.
In her spare time, Sara enjoys indulging in time-wasting habits such as playing online poker, reading blogs, and watching reality TV.
Sara's love of young adult literature and competitive nature kept her writing. Nine years, three completed novels, and one agent change later, Story of a Girl sold to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2005. Another family drama, this one set in Pacifica, Story of a Girl has received advanced praise from acclaimed authors such as Chris Crutcher, John Green, and Mary Pearson. She is currently working on her second young adult novel for Little, Brown.
In her spare time, Sara enjoys indulging in time-wasting habits such as playing online poker, reading blogs, and watching reality TV.
Genres: Children's Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Novels
Story of a Girl (2007)
Sweethearts (2008)
Once Was Lost (2009)
aka What We Lost
How to Save a Life (2011)
The Lucy Variations (2013)
Roomies (2013) (with Tara Altebrando)
Gem & Dixie (2017)
Goodbye from Nowhere (2020)
A Song Called Home (2022)
Kyra, Just for Today (2024)
Sweethearts (2008)
Once Was Lost (2009)
aka What We Lost
How to Save a Life (2011)
The Lucy Variations (2013)
Roomies (2013) (with Tara Altebrando)
Gem & Dixie (2017)
Goodbye from Nowhere (2020)
A Song Called Home (2022)
Kyra, Just for Today (2024)
Non fiction show
Books containing stories by Sara Zarr
Sara Zarr recommends
Now & When (2020)
Sara Bennett Wealer
"rom the meet-cute to the emotional conclusion, a breezy rom-com and poignant coming of age story in perfect balance."
Guy in Real Life (2014)
Steve Brezenoff
"In a voice full of authentic grit, poetic verve, and real emotion, Steve Brezenoff weaves a tale that feels both wholly original and instantly classic. Another fantastic book from a writer I envy and admire."
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