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Writer's Room => Picture Books (PB) => Topic started by: sarah-garcia-morgan on November 01, 2018, 10:44 AM
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Hi!
I’m wondering if anyone can think of a PB or even a storybook about wild girls- think Peter Pan’s Lost Boys, but girls. I’ve come across a few that have a female MC with wildness as a main theme (Wild by Emily Hughes, Moon by Alison Oliver, Wild Child by Jeanne Willis), but I can’t think of any with a pack of girls.
Thanks,
Sarah
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I think that's a terrific idea. You should write it. :)
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Thanks, Karen! Maybe I will :)
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If you need an illustrator... I love illustrating middle grade. :)
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Not really 'wild' but what about sassy girls like Junie B. Jones or Beverly Cleary's Ramona? Or Lilly in Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse?
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Oh, I'd love to illustrate something like that. Keep me in mind if you decide to self-publish and need an illustrator. :)
https://karenbjones.com
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Not sure if it's what you're after, but I consider my character Grimelda to be a wild girl. She is very messy and stubborn and lives on her own even though she's a child (because she's a witch). The sequel features some female neighbors, as well. It's a mostly female town. Just throwing it out there in case it's helpful. Sounds like you have a very fun concept.
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Thank you Stephanie and Diana. Those sound like some fun reads (especially your books, Diana)- but it does sound like perhaps a cohesive group of wild girls has not really been done- at least it’s not coming to mind easily. Hmmmm