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Sarah Leigh Ward

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Sarah Ward writes young adult fiction, poetry and journal articles in the field of child welfare. Over a twenty-five-year career as a social worker, Sarah has worked with young adults and families with harrowing backgrounds.
She won the 2007 Editor’s Choice Award for the New England Anthology of Poetry for her poem “Warmer Waters,” and a member of the League of Vermont Writers since 2008. As a social worker, Sarah has published several journal articles, and was recentlyis a co-author on an article piece to be published Decemberwinter 2016/17 in Child and YouthFamily Services Review titled, regarding social worker safety.Building a landscape of resilience after workplace violence in public child welfare.
In her limited spare time, Sarah enjoys ...more

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	Aesop Lake 3.66 avg rating — 65 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Sarah Ward liked patti zapf's review of Stone Sisters: "Fantastic stody This book grabs you at the first chapter and does not let go. On the last pAge you want the story to go on and on! An unique storyline and lots of surprises."
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Sarah Ward liked Brionee Noonan's review of Aesop Lake: "This was such a sad book, but it is so good. I still think about it. The ramifications of your actions can follow you, so do the right thing. "
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Sarah Ward liked Mindy's review of Aesop Lake: "Sarah has told a story through the lives of young adults, that reflects the reactive divides that are causing so much pain in our society. Do we stand up for compassion or do we align ourselves with hate? The book dives deeply into the many things th" Read more of this review »
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Sarah Ward liked Tatum Wilson's review of Aesop Lake: "Picked this book up in a free library in Vermont and was happy to read from a local author. She covered important themes and I liked the change in character perspective. Touched on themes of bullying, finding yourself, and family conflict. "
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