Hello & Welcome
Sharon Frances is an indie author for children, teens and families. A twenty five year educator and teacher educator with expertise in arts education, language arts and social justice, Sharon has worked with students, teachers, and families to support gender diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion in preK-12 schools. During breast cancer treatment, Sharon started a project for families impacted by cancer called Well Beings Studio, with free arts, media and literature resources. Since 2017, she/they donated over 6,000 books to families, community organizations, libraries, schools and hospitals as part of that project.
Sharon loves to write poetry and magical realism stories about brave self exploration in the face of hardship.
Member of Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Authors Against Book Bans, Independent Book Publishers Association.
Ash & Feather
Now Available!
"Rich language and striking visuals reveal emotional lessons about family, resolution, and love." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
Sharon's illustrated novel-in-verse for tweens and teens, Ash & Feather. A story about a young teen using the power of her imagination and confidence to take flight from the ashes of her own grief, gaining for the first time a sense of her own power. It’s time to meet this fire girl and watch her fly!
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Coloring Resistance
Now Available for Pre-Order!
A Creative Recharge to Power Your Voice
We are in a long, tough social justice fight to end oppression and secure liberation for all people and the planet. As activists, we need rest and inspiration so we can keep going.
Enjoy 50 coloring pages to recharge and power your voice. Artist Sharon Frances has adapted these illustrations from her original linocut block prints. Each coloring page includes an empowering hand-lettered quote and imagery-rich images.
Themes include: activism, bodily autonomy, the environment, global liberation, human rights, immigration, labor, mental health, Palestine, queer joy, solidarity, and fighting authoritarianism, colonialism, ICE & patriarchy.
"Every day is a journey and the journey itself is home."
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What People Are Saying:
"Your book is phenomenal. I read it through two times purely for enjoyment, just reveling in your words. You have a natural gift as a poet and I felt like I could have highlighted entire poems for the details and wording and rhythm I loved."
Dallas Woodburn / YA Novelist and Writing Mentor
"I loved it. The emotions you write are so strong and vivid. I found myself saying, I know that feeling well."
Abbey Lile-Taylor / Writer, Editor, Literary Advocate
"The poetic format serves to allow the imagery, feelings and thoughts a space to breathe."
Lissa Slay / K-12 Creative Arts Educator