Sassy's Young Writers Adventure Contest!
Your Imagination. Your Animal. Your Chance to Join the Adventure!
Have you ever dreamed of creating a character for a real book? Sassafras is looking for new friends to join her adventures across America, and your imagination could help bring one to life!
Choose your favorite animal, give your character a name and personality, and write a 500–750-word essay explaining why Sassy should choose your animal for an upcoming adventure.
No purchase necessary. Just creativity, imagination, and a story that's uniquely YOURS!
Quarterly Entry Deadlines: March 31 • June 30 • September 30 • December 31
Download your official application and contest rules to get started!
🌸 Meet Bella — A Young Adventurer!
Featured in Volume 1: The Charm-ing Beginning
Bella is a bright, imaginative young girl with an artistic heart and a love for adventure! She sees the world as a beautiful canvas, just waiting for a splash of color. Whether she's creating something wonderful, spending time with dogs, or exploring new places, Bella brings creativity and happiness wherever she goes.
Bella's Role in Volume 1
Bella inspired the lovable chocolate Labrador who works at The Cozy Crumb Bakery in Asheton. Behind the wheel of her vintage delivery truck, Bella takes Sassafras along on her bakery deliveries, bringing delicious treats and friendly smiles to the community. Together, they travel through town and eventually make their way to Ashcroft Manor, helping Sassy continue her journey.
Just like the young girl who inspired her, Bella's character brings warmth, friendship, and a little extra color to Sassy's world.
Keep exploring, Bella! The world is your canvas! 🐾
🐾 Meet Sully — A Young Adventurer!
Featured in Volume 2: Gill-ty as Charged
Every great adventure needs a memorable cast of characters, and Sully has a special place in Sassy's story!
Sully is one of the real children who helped inspire the world of Ruffing It Across America. With his signature glasses, he's part of the growing family of young adventurers whose names have found their way into Sassy's books.
Sully's Role in Volume 2
Sully shares his name with the seagull who appears in Sassy's coastal adventure, Gill-ty as Charged. As Sassy explores new places and meets new friends, Sully becomes part of the colorful cast that brings her seaside journey to life.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, Sully! There's always another adventure waiting! 🐾
🐾 Our Next Young Adventurer!
This Could Be YOU!
Somewhere out there is a young writer with a big imagination and an animal character just waiting to become part of Sassy's world!
Could it be a clever fox, a brave little rabbit, a mischievous raccoon, or an animal no one would ever expect?
Through Sassy's Young Writers Adventure Contest, young authors have the opportunity to bring their creativity to life. Selected characters may become part of an upcoming adventure in Ruffing It Across America and could even return in future stories!
Every great character begins with a little imagination, and every adventure begins with a first step.
Will your animal be the next to join Sassafras on her journey?
Keep dreaming, keep writing, and let your imagination lead the way!
Brindle Book Co. — Where Little Imaginations Create Big Adventures!