"Sahara Sunday Spain's poems and illustrations are remarkable. This nine-year-old will touch both adults and children with her inspirational poetry about the true power of love."-Elaine Petrocelli, Book Passage in Corte Madera, California
"Sahara Sunday Spain's writing is wise beyond her years. These poems come from an older soul. She embraces all her life experiences and weaves them into words that dance on the page. Her drawings like her writings are energetic and reflective." -Janet Rosen, Powell's City of Books in Portland, Oregon
"There is something so accessible about the poetry of young Sahara Sunday Spain that even a not-so-very-bright-adult as myself can soak up the hopefulness and genuine spirit of love and joy that this amazing upcoming artist and author has to share in her words and pictures."-Holly Myers, Elliott Bay Book Co. in Seattle, Washington
"Sahara Sunday Spain writes with a wisdom beyond her nine years, her expressive and heartfelt illustrations complement her poems and give them a life of their own. Spain's collection, If There Would Be No Light, is an inspiration and a celebration of the hidden poet that resides in all of us." -Kathleen Caldwell, Readers' Books in Sonoma, California
"Sahara Sunday Spain's writings and pictures are the honest and insightful perceptions of a bright, inquisitive child. Her poems reveal the wisdom and imagination of a creative child stirred by love of language and the courageous questions of her heart. Sahara writes with thoughtful feeling-her ideas are bold, her imaginings are lovely, and the book captures the essence of a burgeoning young poet.-Tracy Knight, Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, North Carolina
"Get ready to be blown away by the contents of this incredible book. Let Sahara Sunday Spain weave her magical poetry and illustrations into your heart and mind. Every family should have a copy of this book to remind us of all the love that surrounds us, and what wisdom children have."
-Sally Brewster, Little Professor in Charlotte, North Carolina
"Sahara Sunday Spain's poetry amazes and enlightens the reader to the thoughts and emotions of an old soul in a young body. Her words convey joy and peace. It is truly the most beautiful poetry I have ever read. It encompasses all the right elements, naivete, harmony, simplicity, and heart. Her illustrations add the icing to the cake!" -Sabina Brown, Printers Inc. Bookstore in Palo Alto, California
"Sahara Sunday Spain uses big words for a little child. Together, the words and the artwork are agreeable. It's best when she says, 'no matter what you do/you'll always be friends with the dog.'" -Ed Mycue, Stacey's Bookstore in San Francisco, California
