Sĥirley Waisman
@shirleywaisman.bsky.social
🌈 Author-Illustrator of children's books
🎨 SCBWI Regional Advisor
🥰 My happy place? Picture books!
⭐️ Looking for Representation
⭐️ www.shirleywaisman.com
🎨 SCBWI Regional Advisor
🥰 My happy place? Picture books!
⭐️ Looking for Representation
⭐️ www.shirleywaisman.com
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🌺
I’m Shirley Waisman, a children’s book author-illustrator.
I’m currently looking for new picture-book projects and representation. ✏️
Here’s to new stories! ✨
#KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArt #PictureBookArt #PictureBookIllustration #AuthorIllustrator #KidLit #SCBWI
I’m Shirley Waisman, a children’s book author-illustrator.
I’m currently looking for new picture-book projects and representation. ✏️
Here’s to new stories! ✨
#KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArt #PictureBookArt #PictureBookIllustration #AuthorIllustrator #KidLit #SCBWI
October 1, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🌺
I’m Shirley Waisman, a children’s book author-illustrator.
I’m currently looking for new picture-book projects and representation. ✏️
Here’s to new stories! ✨
#KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArt #PictureBookArt #PictureBookIllustration #AuthorIllustrator #KidLit #SCBWI
I’m Shirley Waisman, a children’s book author-illustrator.
I’m currently looking for new picture-book projects and representation. ✏️
Here’s to new stories! ✨
#KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArt #PictureBookArt #PictureBookIllustration #AuthorIllustrator #KidLit #SCBWI
New Character Design!
June 10, 2026 at 1:44 PM
New Character Design!
Just saying HI!!!
June 8, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Just saying HI!!!
New book I'm working on!😍
June 1, 2026 at 6:27 AM
New book I'm working on!😍
Huge news!! 🎉 I’m so excited to share that I’m a #PBParty finalist this year!!! So proud and grateful to be part of this amazing showcase.
Thank you, judges, for this amazing opportunity and all the work you put into this contest!✨
#PBParty #PBPartyFinalist #kidlit #SCBWI #kidlitcommunity
Thank you, judges, for this amazing opportunity and all the work you put into this contest!✨
#PBParty #PBPartyFinalist #kidlit #SCBWI #kidlitcommunity
April 24, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Huge news!! 🎉 I’m so excited to share that I’m a #PBParty finalist this year!!! So proud and grateful to be part of this amazing showcase.
Thank you, judges, for this amazing opportunity and all the work you put into this contest!✨
#PBParty #PBPartyFinalist #kidlit #SCBWI #kidlitcommunity
Thank you, judges, for this amazing opportunity and all the work you put into this contest!✨
#PBParty #PBPartyFinalist #kidlit #SCBWI #kidlitcommunity
“Pepe and the Corn Man”
The Maya story of the first human made from corn! What a perfect myth for a children’s book! 🌽
The Maya story of the first human made from corn! What a perfect myth for a children’s book! 🌽
March 21, 2026 at 9:03 PM
“Pepe and the Corn Man”
The Maya story of the first human made from corn! What a perfect myth for a children’s book! 🌽
The Maya story of the first human made from corn! What a perfect myth for a children’s book! 🌽
Exploring something new today…
I tried a different technique and played with a new style, just experimenting and having fun!🔥🥁
“Mahō no Rhythm” (まほうのリズム), "Magical Rhythm". Japanese always inspires me!! ✨
I tried a different technique and played with a new style, just experimenting and having fun!🔥🥁
“Mahō no Rhythm” (まほうのリズム), "Magical Rhythm". Japanese always inspires me!! ✨
March 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Exploring something new today…
I tried a different technique and played with a new style, just experimenting and having fun!🔥🥁
“Mahō no Rhythm” (まほうのリズム), "Magical Rhythm". Japanese always inspires me!! ✨
I tried a different technique and played with a new style, just experimenting and having fun!🔥🥁
“Mahō no Rhythm” (まほうのリズム), "Magical Rhythm". Japanese always inspires me!! ✨
Tea time! Enjoy dipping your biscuit.🍪😍
Playing with watercolors, and coming up with new stories...
Playing with watercolors, and coming up with new stories...
March 21, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Tea time! Enjoy dipping your biscuit.🍪😍
Playing with watercolors, and coming up with new stories...
Playing with watercolors, and coming up with new stories...
February 22, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Joining #theimaginedbookcover2025! 🌟
This is my "Eleanora's Sneeze" prompt. I’m so excited to take part in this wonderful challenge
#theimaginedbookcover2025 #theimaginedbookcover2025d
Thanks to all the amazing host!
@mosokje
This is my "Eleanora's Sneeze" prompt. I’m so excited to take part in this wonderful challenge
#theimaginedbookcover2025 #theimaginedbookcover2025d
Thanks to all the amazing host!
@mosokje
December 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Joining #theimaginedbookcover2025! 🌟
This is my "Eleanora's Sneeze" prompt. I’m so excited to take part in this wonderful challenge
#theimaginedbookcover2025 #theimaginedbookcover2025d
Thanks to all the amazing host!
@mosokje
This is my "Eleanora's Sneeze" prompt. I’m so excited to take part in this wonderful challenge
#theimaginedbookcover2025 #theimaginedbookcover2025d
Thanks to all the amazing host!
@mosokje
It’s #KidLitArtPostcardDay!
I’m Shirley Waisman, happy to join in with this dreamy little boy from a new picture book ✨
See more at www.shirleywaisman.com
#KidLitArt #PictureBook #Illustration #DreamBig #ChildrensBooks #PostcardDay
I’m Shirley Waisman, happy to join in with this dreamy little boy from a new picture book ✨
See more at www.shirleywaisman.com
#KidLitArt #PictureBook #Illustration #DreamBig #ChildrensBooks #PostcardDay
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
It’s #KidLitArtPostcardDay!
I’m Shirley Waisman, happy to join in with this dreamy little boy from a new picture book ✨
See more at www.shirleywaisman.com
#KidLitArt #PictureBook #Illustration #DreamBig #ChildrensBooks #PostcardDay
I’m Shirley Waisman, happy to join in with this dreamy little boy from a new picture book ✨
See more at www.shirleywaisman.com
#KidLitArt #PictureBook #Illustration #DreamBig #ChildrensBooks #PostcardDay
👻 It’s almost Halloween time! Spooky!!
#halloween #spookyseason #trickortreat #pumpkinfun #halloweenvibes #spookyart #halloweendrawing #halloweenillustration #octoberart #autumnillustration
#halloween #spookyseason #trickortreat #pumpkinfun #halloweenvibes #spookyart #halloweendrawing #halloweenillustration #octoberart #autumnillustration
October 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
👻 It’s almost Halloween time! Spooky!!
#halloween #spookyseason #trickortreat #pumpkinfun #halloweenvibes #spookyart #halloweendrawing #halloweenillustration #octoberart #autumnillustration
#halloween #spookyseason #trickortreat #pumpkinfun #halloweenvibes #spookyart #halloweendrawing #halloweenillustration #octoberart #autumnillustration
Playing around with new characters for a story in progress, ink, water, and a lot of fun along the way!!!🎨❤️
#childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookartist #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationart #picturebookartist
#childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookartist #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationart #picturebookartist
October 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Playing around with new characters for a story in progress, ink, water, and a lot of fun along the way!!!🎨❤️
#childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookartist #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationart #picturebookartist
#childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookartist #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationart #picturebookartist
October 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
When pumpkins grow wings… you know it’s Halloween! 🦇👻
#HalloweenArt #SpookyCute #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #HalloweenIllustration #PictureBookArt #GhostVibes #PumpkinMagic
#HalloweenArt #SpookyCute #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #HalloweenIllustration #PictureBookArt #GhostVibes #PumpkinMagic
October 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
When pumpkins grow wings… you know it’s Halloween! 🦇👻
#HalloweenArt #SpookyCute #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #HalloweenIllustration #PictureBookArt #GhostVibes #PumpkinMagic
#HalloweenArt #SpookyCute #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #HalloweenIllustration #PictureBookArt #GhostVibes #PumpkinMagic
Off to fill those candy buckets! 👻🍭🎃
#HalloweenArt #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #SpookyCute #ChildrensIllustration #HalloweenIllustration #KidLitArtist #PictureBookArt
#HalloweenArt #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #SpookyCute #ChildrensIllustration #HalloweenIllustration #KidLitArtist #PictureBookArt
October 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Off to fill those candy buckets! 👻🍭🎃
#HalloweenArt #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #SpookyCute #ChildrensIllustration #HalloweenIllustration #KidLitArtist #PictureBookArt
#HalloweenArt #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #SpookyCute #ChildrensIllustration #HalloweenIllustration #KidLitArtist #PictureBookArt
It’s #KidLitArtPostCard day!
I’m Shirley Waisman thrilled to join in with a Halloween vibe this time 🎃 The sea witch from 'The Little Mermaid' offering her potion…perfect for spooky season!
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
I’m Shirley Waisman thrilled to join in with a Halloween vibe this time 🎃 The sea witch from 'The Little Mermaid' offering her potion…perfect for spooky season!
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
It’s #KidLitArtPostCard day!
I’m Shirley Waisman thrilled to join in with a Halloween vibe this time 🎃 The sea witch from 'The Little Mermaid' offering her potion…perfect for spooky season!
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
I’m Shirley Waisman thrilled to join in with a Halloween vibe this time 🎃 The sea witch from 'The Little Mermaid' offering her potion…perfect for spooky season!
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
It’s #KidLitArtPostCard day!
I’m Shirley Waisman ✨ so happy to join in and share my new postcard illustration 🐴
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit
I’m Shirley Waisman ✨ so happy to join in and share my new postcard illustration 🐴
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit
September 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
It’s #KidLitArtPostCard day!
I’m Shirley Waisman ✨ so happy to join in and share my new postcard illustration 🐴
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit
I’m Shirley Waisman ✨ so happy to join in and share my new postcard illustration 🐴
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit
It's #KidLitArtPostCard day!
Hi, I'm Shirley Waisman, nice to meet you all! 😍
Proudly represented by the Tugeau 2 Art and Literary Agency
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit
Hi, I'm Shirley Waisman, nice to meet you all! 😍
Proudly represented by the Tugeau 2 Art and Literary Agency
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit
August 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It's #KidLitArtPostCard day!
Hi, I'm Shirley Waisman, nice to meet you all! 😍
Proudly represented by the Tugeau 2 Art and Literary Agency
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit
Hi, I'm Shirley Waisman, nice to meet you all! 😍
Proudly represented by the Tugeau 2 Art and Literary Agency
Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit
Characters design for a lovely book about a cool grandpa and a sweet granddaughter… and everything in between.
July 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Characters design for a lovely book about a cool grandpa and a sweet granddaughter… and everything in between.
An illustration for a book I wrote about my mother who moved on to the world of clouds.
July 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
An illustration for a book I wrote about my mother who moved on to the world of clouds.
Monsters baking cake?? Seriously?
July 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Monsters baking cake?? Seriously?
🦒 Dancing Giraffes! How Fun! 🦒
Check out my latest illustration :)
Check out my latest illustration :)
July 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🦒 Dancing Giraffes! How Fun! 🦒
Check out my latest illustration :)
Check out my latest illustration :)
Hi! It’s my first #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🌺
I’m a picture book writer-illustrator who loves music! 🎺 🥁🎻Proudly represented by the #Tugeau Literary Agency and the literary longs. You can see more of my work at: www.shirleywaisman.com
#KidLitPostcard #kidlitart
I’m a picture book writer-illustrator who loves music! 🎺 🥁🎻Proudly represented by the #Tugeau Literary Agency and the literary longs. You can see more of my work at: www.shirleywaisman.com
#KidLitPostcard #kidlitart
July 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Hi! It’s my first #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🌺
I’m a picture book writer-illustrator who loves music! 🎺 🥁🎻Proudly represented by the #Tugeau Literary Agency and the literary longs. You can see more of my work at: www.shirleywaisman.com
#KidLitPostcard #kidlitart
I’m a picture book writer-illustrator who loves music! 🎺 🥁🎻Proudly represented by the #Tugeau Literary Agency and the literary longs. You can see more of my work at: www.shirleywaisman.com
#KidLitPostcard #kidlitart
June 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM