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Shirl Girl (Shirley Fadden)

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ShirleyFadden.com Writer & Illustrator of picture books. SCBWI Rutgers Mentee Writer's Loft Anthology PBParty 2025 Finalist I make picture books for a tutu-wearing, lizard-loving, imaginary boss.

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An assortment of doodles from 2025 (the year I broke my wrist planting garlic).

07.01.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Best studio mate! #kidlit
#journaling

26.06.2025 01:23 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Painting for the joy of it. How the woods make me feel. A day to renew. #kidlit

13.06.2025 00:38 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Took a minute to fill my well, picking flowers. Now to play with stories. Hope you fill your well today. #kidlit

12.06.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Have a purple pony kind of day! #Kidlit

30.04.2025 15:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Started my week with some laughs reading the newly released picture book IT STARTED with a P. The piranhas are hysterical!@brittanypomales.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social and illustrator Andrew Joyner.

21.04.2025 13:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If A.I. was used to make a comic, I simply do not want to read it. Period. I buy books to support actual humans making art, not guys being paid a dollar to type shit into the plagiarism machine.

06.04.2025 14:08 πŸ‘ 1687 πŸ” 266 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Less than a week to go!!

03.04.2025 02:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So deserved. I keep SOPHIE’S SQUASH nearby at all times. The dialogue and situations are so real and funny. In fact I moved my hand a foot away and grabbed this photo.

01.04.2025 14:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

lol. The bug humor!

28.03.2025 02:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All the bugs! Makes me think of James and the Giant Peach on steroids!

28.03.2025 02:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You’re cracking me up. Katydid?

28.03.2025 02:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I blame you if my unexpected laugh woke my family. I love this so much. I love bugs!

28.03.2025 02:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ha ha. Or maybe a roach.

28.03.2025 02:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I would have a cup of tea and a yummy treat with my book and relish the finish line.

28.03.2025 02:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so sorry. That sounds incredibly difficult. Glad you have your web comic.

28.03.2025 02:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My dream project is to turn my heart story dummy into a real book. I didn’t know this story came from my childhood until an agent asked me if the story came from something personal and I thought about. The MC was loud in my head. Strange experience. #KidLitArt

28.03.2025 02:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Me too!

28.03.2025 01:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Come join me at the @thewritingbarn.bsky.social April 10th to discuss writing picture books with "heavy" themes #kidlit #picturebooks #writingcraft

13.03.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Yes. It’s odd they don’t.

22.03.2025 03:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy 1st Birthday, TRICKY CHOPSTICKS!

22.03.2025 02:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Birthday, TRICKY CHOPSTICKS!

22.03.2025 02:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Delightful!

21.03.2025 13:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you haven’t had a chance to look at the PBParty illustration showcase, take a look. It closes on Sunday.

21.03.2025 13:06 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So many unique PB stories to enjoy. I hope you take a peak before the showcase ends. I’m #53. Thank you, @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the volunteers for this opportunity. It’s been an exciting couple weeks!

21.03.2025 02:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic showing an illustration of a raccoon, deer, fox, and bear peering into a large nest at a large golden egg. Artwork by Bridget Bick. The following text appears above the illustration: I’m attending NESCBWI 2025 Spring Conference. May 16-18, 2025. Stamford, CT. Register atSCBWI.org

Graphic showing an illustration of a raccoon, deer, fox, and bear peering into a large nest at a large golden egg. Artwork by Bridget Bick. The following text appears above the illustration: I’m attending NESCBWI 2025 Spring Conference. May 16-18, 2025. Stamford, CT. Register atSCBWI.org

Who else is attending the #NESCBWI conference in May? Thanks to @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social for bringing the conference back!

20.03.2025 18:59 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Ver cute❀️

19.03.2025 11:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Stunning!

18.03.2025 15:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #PBParty Celebration Sunday! What has you happy dancing this week?

πŸŽ‰We have our first 2025 PBParty success. Wahooooo!

πŸŽ‰The showcase has been extended a week to give agents & editors more time.

πŸŽ‰I received awesome feedback & can't wait to dive into PB revisions soon.

16.03.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm happy dancing because I have many PBParty requests for my dummy book. I wondered if I'd get any.

My son was home from college!

16.03.2025 17:48 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0