Author Jill K. Sayre

Jill K. Sayre is an award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fantasy. With a passion for weaving the wonder of the unseen world into grounded, emotionally rich stories, she creates tales that inspire both curiosity and courage. Her debut novel, The Fairies of Turtle Creek, received the Reader’s Favorite Silver Medal for Children’s Fiction and explores the delicate balance between science and belief as a young girl navigates the absence of her brother during the Iraq War. Her latest book, On Wings of Stone and Light, is a mythic, loose retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, centered on a part-human, part-condor, part-dragon gargoyle who must battle darkness to save his home—and his heart.

 

In addition to writing, Jill is a dedicated Pre-K, elementary, and middle school teacher, a visual artist, and a creator of intricate fairy gardens that echo the magic in her stories. Whether in the classroom or on the page, she is passionate about nurturing imagination and resilience in young people.