Not only applying this to children’s literature, she would also go on to create the pseudonym of ‘Sara Young’ which she would write a number of adult books under as well. Deciding her first love was writing though, she would draw comparisons between the two practices, making parallels, which was something that clearly made an impression on her books as well.Ĭoming to combine the two practices in the years to follow, she was always found constantly expressing herself creatively throughout her education. With expertly drawn and crafted illustrations, she was able to visualize what was going on, as she would also come to make a transition between painting and writing. Getting her background in art and design, she would focus on watercolor for a number of years throughout her education, something which would come to later define her. It would also give her stories and the way she told them a very strong visual style, making them a lot more vibrant and far more colorful in the process. Focusing herself not only on reading and writing, but watercolor and art as well, she would learn to express herself creatively in a variety of different ways, something which would shape her novels in the years to come. With a strong interest in storytelling from an early age, the future author to be Sara Pennypacker was born and raised within America, where she harbored a strong passion for literature from very early on.

Not only is her language rich and vibrant, but so are her designs, given that she also has a background in art, having been a painter prior to becoming a writer. Knowing and understanding her audience, she has been able to carve a niche within the industry, largely due to her comprehending what it is that children want in their stories and communicating with them in a way that resonates with them. A world renowned author of children’s literature, the writer and illustrator Sara Pennypacker is an American novelist who has been writing children’s books for a number of years now to much success, with a global following behind her work.

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