I’m Rob Sanders. Welcome to my website. Below are some things to know about me. I am . . .

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· A teacher who writes and a writer who teaches.

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· An award-winning picture book author of fiction and nonfiction.

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· Recognized as one of the pioneers in the arena of LGBTQIA+ literary nonfiction picture books.

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· Always trying to break new ground with my books, including the first picture books about the Pride Flag, the Stonewall Uprising, a transgender Civil War soldier, a gay presidential candidate, and the first gay marriage in America.

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· Continuing to introduce readers to heroes of the LGBTQIA+ community—from Harvey Milk to Gilbert Baker, from Cleve Jones to Bayard Rustin, and more. 

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· Still a fiction writer. My fiction explores friendship, relationships, standing up for others, and being allies. 

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· A novelist. Blood Brothers, my first middle-grade novel, written in powerful, raw verse released in July 2022.

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· A person who believes in paying it forward. I serve on the SCBWI Legacy and Impact Fund Committee and I’m a frequent speaker, teacher, mentor, coach, and critiquer.

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· Represented by Rubin Pfeffer of Rubin Pfeffer Content LLC.

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Kids, check out the FOR KIDS link.

Teachers and librarians, you can find help on the FOR TEACHERS link.

And writers, check out my FOR WRITERS and CRITIQUES links.