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Welcome to the new home of Sarah Mitchell Books. We are publisher of young adult and children's books based near Pittsburgh, PA.

Unwanted: Abandoned But Never Broken

Sarah's debut novel is a raw, heartwarming depiction of survival and the courage to hope in difficult circumstances. It is aimed at readers aged 13-18.

Morgan

The Goofy Therapy Newfie
Book 1 of the “Goofy Newfie Crew” series

Murphy

The Goofy Newfie with Autism
Book 2 of the “Goofy Newfie Crew” series

Activity Book

The ultimate companion to Morgan: The Goofy Therapy Newfie Book.

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Sarah Mitchell is a strong, independent, Christian focused mom who was born and raised in California. She met her husband and moved with him to Pennsylvania. Sarah has always loved writing and took a few grammar/writing college classes but decided to focus on raising their three kids, all with different kinds of medical issues. Her kids became her focus. Sarah has two stories published in Chicken Soup for the Soul and one in 99 More Newfies. She lives on their 80-acre farm with steel mill-hubby, six newfies and her three mostly independent-adult children. She never gives up on anything and strives to always help her kids reach their goals. Now she is able to focus on reaching her goal to be an author.

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Come see Morgan and I

Come see Morgan and I

Morgan and I will be at The Settlers Ridge Barnes and Noble tomorrow, Saturday 5/16/26. This location has "Unwanted" and "Morgan"s book on their shelves but we will be there from 12-3:00 to autograph and meet everyone. YES, Morgan can autograph her

Read about Morgan

Read about Morgan

Morgan and I love going into schools to read our book. Our "Teams" main purpose in life is going to visit patients at Children's hospital. That is Morgan and I's favorite thing to do. I have learned that Morgan is the ultimate distraction, for

Author, Illustrator and Newfies... oh my!

Author, Illustrator and Newfies... oh my!

How much fun was this?! It's not often that a writer and Illustrator get to meet each other. I have had a honor of meeting Morgan's glorious illustrator, Patricia Eubank not once... but three times now. Patti and I meet during one of my trips to

Children's Museum

Children's Museum

Morgan and I had the honor of being able to read our book, "Morgan: The Goofy Therapy Newfie" to the children at Hands On Museum in Hendersville, North Carolina. We typically hide Morgan until after the book is read, then bring her out. However, for this event... kids

Ready... Set... Write!

Ready... Set... Write!

After a lot of planning, we want to announce our "First Annual Summer writing contest" open to grades 1-7. Let us read your fiction or non-fiction dog stories. Be creative. Submissions must be postmarked between June 1, 2026 and August 15, 2026. See below for rules and entry

North Carolina here Morgan Comes!

North Carolina here Morgan Comes!

Months ago, I reached out to the president of The National Newfoundland Therapy dog team; Spirit Cove and told her about Morgan's book. WE decided to teamed up and have Morgan's book launch the same day she announces the opening of Spirit Cove's new

local Book Signing

local Book Signing

While I was in California last week, my publisher had a great idea... Book stores are FULL of books, why not try local small businesses. I got home and started to look at things, I reached out to a few local boutiques. The "Wagsburgh's" owner welcomed

Lets learn about Morgan

Lets learn about Morgan

WOW... I am so honored. Once I had Morgan's book in my hands, I wanted to see kids reaction to it. I figured the best way for me to do that, was a school setting. I reached out to the Elementary school my three kids attended and an

Future Authors

Morgan and I had the honor of being invited to speak to a little group of future authors. These amazingly-creative kiddo meet at South Park Library today and started their WQED submission stories. I had a lot of fun listening to their story idea and why. Morgan provided support, encouragement

Observer Reporter

Observer Reporter

Well... My kids have been in the newspaper a few times. I cut it out and mail it to Grandparents. Morgan and I have made it into a few articles and even a magazine or two... but this time, it's me. After I attended a book signing event

Stickers are here

Stickers are here

How fun are these? There are hard parts about trying to get a book out into peoples hands... and fun parts. This is the fun part! STICKERS! Three custom stickers for each "Unwanted" and "Morgan" book are here. I found Senge Graphics, Inc. in Verona, PA;

Moving Forward

It's official, Morgan's book is here in hardcover and paperback. It looks glorious. I'm so excited!!! How much fun has this been... While I was waiting for Morgan's book to get here, I started to wonder how I can promote this book.

Author Event

Two months ago, I got an emailing inviting me to attend a January Barnes & Noble author event. Of course, I said YES! My daughters helped me design a book mark and a little table top flyer. I got mentally prepared. See, I am more of a behind the scenes

Guess what?

I have exciting news. Barnes & Nobles in Robinson PA asked me to participate in an author signing event. Can you believe it!? I DID IT! OK, let me explain. I don't have an agent... so I have to get my books out there. Well, I'm

One step closer

One step closer

Such a exciting day! Morgan and I received a proof copy of "Morgan: The Goofy Therapy Newfie". Our job was simple... look it over and approve it. Sadly, I did find a few changes that are needed before we move forward. (Easy to fix but still will be

Coloring Book

Well, guess what I did... I put away my keyboard and tried my hand at designing coloring pages for this Newfie coloring book. Morgan and I are part of Spirit Cove's National Newfoundland Therapy team. This Team provides love and support all 50 US states. When we joined

Meeting with Publishing Advisor

Meeting with Publishing Advisor

I have always wanted to go watch the Sea Otters play in Morro Bay. Can you image they were a little over an hour from home but I never took the time to go. On my recent trip to California, I went to three book signing and I was so

Meeting with Illustrator

Meeting with Illustrator

During my recent trip to California, I had the honor of sitting down and meeting with the illustrator for my upcoming Children's book. It's funny how things work out. After Morgan and I joined the therapy dog team at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, I

Blessed in California

Blessed in California

Last week, I was able to fly into beautiful sunny California. The ocean was stunning and weather for this Pittsburgh girl, was glorious. I flew into Santa Barbara airport and went straight to the Ventura Barnes & Noble, where they had four "Unwanted" books waiting for me to

Morgan the Goofy Newfie spreading smiles to hospitalized children

Morgan the Goofy Newfie spreading smiles to hospitalized children

By Amanda Startare (Living in Washington County - Aug 2025) If you’re a dog person, chances are you believe that all dogs are special, and that’s true, but some might just have the proverbial leg up. Morgan, a 6-year-old fluffy and gentle giant, is a Newfoundland with a

Abbie's Serene Smile

Abbie's Serene Smile

Peace on the outside comes from knowing God on the inside. - Author Unknown Abbie's Serene Smile0:00/695.1357821× By Sarah Mitchell We've done all we can and... Sarah, we don't think she'll survive the night," my daughter's

Morgan - The Goofy Therapy Newfie

Morgan - The Goofy Therapy Newfie

Written by Sarah Mitchell and illustrated by Patricia Reeder Eubank, Sarah's debut Children's book is slated to published in late '25. Subscribe to the site & we'll keep you up to date.

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