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Tammi Sauer
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Tammi Sauer

Tammi Sauer has worked as both a teacher and library media specialist. Her first book Cowboy Camp illustrated by Mike Reed was named a 2006 finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award, a Barnes & Noble 2005 “Holiday Pick,” and selected for... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. There are so many, but these are definitely in the mix: John Green Linda Urban Suzanne Collins Paul Schmid Mo Willems
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About Tammi Sauer
  • What is your birthdate?:
    11/12
  • Previous occupations:
    teacher, library media specialist, after school care provider, and, back in 1990-1991, Arby's drive thru worker (Would you like a turnover with that?)
  • High school and/or college:
    Victoria High School and Kansas State University
  • Favorite movie:
    Ferris Bueller's Day Off
  • Favorite television show:
    Parenthood
On Books and Writing
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. There are so many, but these are definitely in the mix:
John Green
Linda Urban
Suzanne Collins
Paul Schmid
Mo Willems
Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
A. Five favorites off the top of my head:
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Hunger Games
A Crooked Kind of Perfect
A Pet for Petunia
Leonardo was a Terrible Monster
Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
A. A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Create an irresistible main character who is active, relatable, and flawed.
Q. What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
A. You're my favorite author! (In written notes from kindergarteners and first graders, "author" is often spelled "otter." I totally love being a favorite "otter." :)