Sara writes

  • News & Letter

  • Outside Participation (on query)

  • It Is, Isn’t It? (on query)

Sara is the author of

Featured

  • read the leaves literary magazine: issue 01 — forthcoming

  • One of Sara’s poems is featured in The Magic Words by Joseph Fasano, published by TarcherPerigee of Penguin Group.

  • Interview with Everyday Northwest for her book

  • Interview with Get It Done

  • Interview with Everyday Northwest for College Application Essay coaching

Upcoming Events

Past Events

  • Books After Hours: Poetry reading + storytelling with Sara Sebastian at Cloud & Leaf Bookstore, Manzanita | April 26, 2025 | 6-8 p.m.

    Poet Sara Sebastian reads from her debut collection, We Call So Many Feelings Love. Stop by for evening book-browsing, wine, and poems that question and celebrate the complexities of love and all its attendant emotions.

  • Poetry in the Park, April 2025, Wilderness Park, West Linn

  • Poetry Reading, Manzanita Public Library, February 2025

  • Book Launch at Up Up Books, January 2024

  • Featured Poet for Slamlandia at Literary Arts, January 2024



CURRENTly TEACHING

PAST

  • Concurrent BA degrees from The University of Oregon (School of Journalism and Communication and College of Arts and Sciences, Journalism and History)

  • Master’s of Arts in Teaching from Concordia University Portland (Secondary English and Social Studies)

  • 4+ Years Teaching Experience in Portland Public Schools

  • 2 Years Teaching Experience at Eton School in Mexico City, with one year as MYP English Leader

  • Curriculum Creator for 7th, 8th, and 9th grades at Eton School, 2020-2021

  • 2017-2018 West Sylvan Middle School Teacher of the Year



ABOUT

Born and raised in Oregon, United States, Sara Sebastian taught secondary English, history, and journalism before becoming an author and entrepreneur.

Her debut poetry collection, We Call So Many Feelings Love, was released in January 2024. That same month, she was the featured poet for Slamlandia at Literary Arts. One of her poems is featured in The Magic Words by Joseph Fasano, published by TarcherPerigee. She regularly writes News & Letter on Substack.

Sara is currently on a 15-month trip around the world that began in April 2024. (She’s in Oregon momentarily.)

From 2019-2022, she lived and worked in Mexico City.



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WORK WITH ME

Writing and Editing…contact me for a quote or consult call

Creative writing and poetry workshops for corporate, parties, and more… contact me for a quote or consult call

For Tutoring and Classes, see Teaching


Testimonials:

“Sara is amazing! Our 11-year-old’s writing and reading has improved so much in just a few weeks. Invest in your child’s future. And he looks forward to “learning” on a Sunday morning.” —Robert Lacis

“I can absolutely attest to how brilliant Sara Sebastian is and the amazing job that she has done for me both on my book and on an important piece of research.”—Nicole Rose, lawyer, author, and compliance strategist

“I know this sounds like a lie, but I learned from and enjoyed every single activity . . . You were the best teacher I had.” —Andrés A.

“I have grown as a writer and student thanks to you . . . I can’t express how grateful I am.” —Paola C.

“Please allow me to introduce you to my kids’ college essay secret weapon. College applications are such a stressful activity and working with Sara Sebastian made the process so much less overwhelming for my son. I strongly recommend her services; she is a game changer.” —Alicia G.

 

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