picture of Sarita with Jimmy the popcorn kernel in her hand

Sarita Imagined

where big emotions and imagination are celebrated

Hi, I’m Sarita! A highly sensitive mom (of two humans and three cats), a children’s book author and a snack enthusiast. I’m so grateful to have you here!

On my site, you’ll find my favourite resources for highly sensitive people, my personal blog about becoming an author and navigating life (and parenthood) with big emotions, and my debut best selling children’s book, “Pop Out Loud, First Day of School”, available online and in stores.

My second book, “Pop Out Loud, First Day of Soccer”, is available November 30th, 2025!

Thanks for poppin’ by!

Featuring

Pop Out Loud
the series

Jimmy the popcorn kernel learns to embrace his sensitivity and big feelings through mindfulness and communication. Therapist recommended, this series is written in support of highly sensitive children and mental wellness. Serving as a starting point for conversations on emotion, as well as vibrant, fun reads for preschool and young school aged children.

"Pop Out Loud, First Day of Soccer" sits on a shelf between Disney books.

“Pop Out Loud” by Sarita Fichtner is a gem that not only acknowledges but celebrates the depth of feelings in sensitive children.

Renée D‘Souza MC,
Therapist for Highly Sensitive People

About Me

I can’t do small talk. So let’s dive right in. I suffered from severe overwhelm in my elementary school years until about ten years ago. This was very situational and hovered around structured group settings such as school, work, extracurricular activities, etc. I felt like I lost my ability to learn and focus, and only retained shame, guilt and trauma, which resulted in anxiety and depression. This was very confusing for me as many of experiences outside of these settings were filled with a rich sense of love, excitement and passion…

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“Pop Out Loud, First Day of School”

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