Sara Varon

Sara Varon is an American cartoonist and graphic novelist known for her anthropomorphic animal characters and heartwarming stories. Her work often explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the search for connection. Varon's distinctive art style features simple, expressive lines and a muted color palette, lending her narratives a gentle and inviting quality.

Her notable works include Robot Dreams, a wordless graphic novel about a dog and his robot friend, which was adapted into an animated film of the same name. Other acclaimed books include Sweaterweather, Chicken and Cat, and Odd Duck. Varon's books are generally considered appropriate for middle grade readers but appeal to a wider audience due to their universal themes. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her contributions to comics and children's literature.