Sarah K. Turner is a children’s book illustrator and graphic novel artist based in Australia. Her expressive, character-driven work uses bold color, texture, and humor to tell stories that center themes of diversity, empathy, and acceptance. Sarah has illustrated books for Andrews McMeel, HarperCollins/Clarion, Lee & Low Books, and Sleeping Bear Press, including Besties! (2025) and Conor Kissed Me (2023). She is also currently illustrating graphic novels for Oni Press and Union Square & Co., and a Besties sequel for Clarion.
See more from Sarah on her website and on Instagram.
Sarah is proudly represented by Ethan & Heather Long (ethan@tugeau2.com, heather@tugeau2.com).

Besties: Crush It!, 2026, Clarion

Besties: Crush It!, 2026, Clarion

Besties: Crush It!, 2026, Clarion

Besties: Prank War, 2025, Clarion

Besties: Prank War, 2025, Clarion

Besties: Prank War, 2025, Clarion

T.S. Hullabaloo, 2025, S&S/McMeel

T.S. Hullabaloo, 2025, S&S/McMeel

T.S. Hullabaloo, 2025, S&S/McMeel

Character designs book submission

Selected artwork for book submission

Selected artwork for book submission

Selected artwork for book submission

Selected artwork for book submission

Selected artwork for book submission

Portfolio work

Portfolio work

Portfolio work

Portfolio work

Portfolio work

T.s. Hullabaloo, concept sketches

Besties: Crush It!—interior sketches

Besties: Crush It!—interior sketches

Besties: Crush It!—interior sketches

T.S. Hullabaloo—interior sketches

T.S. Hullabaloo—interior sketches

T.S. Hullabaloo—interior sketches

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