Sadé Smith is a Canadian children’s book author of GRANNY'S KITCHEN (Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan, 2022) which was nominated for the Blue Spruce Award for the 2023 Forest of Reading and shortlisted for the 2023 Crystal Kite Award. She is of Jamaican descent and her books often involve food and colourful illustrations to capture the vibrancy and beauty of the Caribbean islands. She loves the beach and enjoys fruits and she is very passionate about literature.
Sadé holds a Bachelor of Interior Design (Hons.) Degree and an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology, as well as a certificate in Creative Book Publishing and a diploma in Business Marketing. She writes books of representation for young readers so children can see themselves in books. Sadé is a member of CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers), SCBWI (Society for Children’s Book writers and Illustrators), CCBC (The Canadian Children's Book Centre) and ABS (Authors' Booking Service).
Her second book JULIE AND THE MANGO TREE illustrated by Sayada Ramdial (Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan, 2023) has been selected for the CBC Books list of 40 Canadian kids books to read in spring 2023 and the Barnes & Noble’s list of Most Anticipated Kids’ Books for August 2023. She is represented by Naomi Davis of Bookends Literary Agency. For more information, visit www.sadetsmith.com or follow @sadesmith_author on social media.
Sadé provides in-person and virtual school & library presentations for young students. She welcomes the opportunity to talk about Jamaican food, culture and the writing process via fun and educational activities. Sadé does a live reading of her books followed by a Q&A session. She is also available for community events.
Sadé provides in-person and virtual school & library writing workshops for young students. She welcomes the opportunity to discuss the writing process via fun and educational activities. She is also available for community events.
Sadé provides in-person and virtual school & library presentations for young students. She welcomes the opportunity to talk about Jamaican food, culture and the writing process via fun and educational activities. Sadé does a live reading of her books followed by a Q&A session. She is also available for community events.
