About Salty

Salty is a beautifully written coming-of-age story that follows the journey of a young girl navigating life, loss, and identity — all wrapped in warmth, wit, and emotional truth. It’s a novel that honours the complexities of growing up, while also celebrating the quiet strength that lives in all of us.

Set in Western Australia and inspired by Sandi’s own experiences with chronic illness and her deep love of storytelling, Salty is a powerful testament to resilience, belonging, and the importance of finding your voice — themes that deeply resonate with our mission here at FSI.
Why We’re Celebrating

Sandi has been a valued part of the FSI community for many years. Through her work in school libraries, she has inspired countless students, supported fellow educators, and brought a deep care and authenticity to everything she touches.

We’re beyond proud to see her creativity take this next step — and we’re cheering her on every page of the way!
Support a Fellow Librarian

We encourage our community to support Sandi and explore Salty. Whether you're a teacher, librarian, student, or book-lover, this is a novel that will stay with you long after the final chapter.

Buy the book here:
Salty by Sandi Parsons

You’ll not only enjoy a heartfelt read — you’ll be supporting a fellow library professional who continues to give so much to the education and literary worlds.
From the FSI Team

Sandi, thank you for all you’ve done for your school, your students, and the wider library community. We’re honoured to walk alongside you in your journey — and we can’t wait to see what you write next.

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