'Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs' Named an AWA 2025 Children's Book International Award Finalist Happy to announce that ‘Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs‘ was named a finalist in the American Writing Awards 2025 Children’s Book International Award! With so many wonderful entries this year,...

Upcoming Book Release: Elephants Do Forget - How Emory Found His Memory   Elephants Do Forget: How Emory Found His Memory is a heartwarming story inspired by my father and his battle with dementia. I wrote the book in memory of...

An Interview with Author P.E. Shadrick I had so much fun writing Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs. The story is inspired by my grandmother, as well as my boundless imagination. Truth is, I love a good story and the process...

Congratulations to the Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs Book Launch Contest winners! Allison N. Krisin S. Terry L. Didn't win a copy of the book? Pick up your copy on Amazon.com, peshadrick.com or your favorite online retailer.

Take a sneak peak at Lisbeth's & the ladybugs' world in this fun little video! 

EVENT: Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs Awareness Tour The book is finally here, and we've lined up several events to celebrate.  Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs Awareness Tour kicks off today and is hosted by The Children’s Book Review.  It...

Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs is here! To celebrate, we're giving away author-signed, limited edition copies throughout the month of December.  To enter for a chance to win, please fill out the email notifications form below. We'll notify winners by email...

Imaginative New Picture Book 'Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs' Debuts from Shadrick Multi-generational story teaches the importance of shared responsibility. Buoyant detail and warmth distinguish both realities: the everyday family with PJs and smiles, and the gorgeous imaginative world of the...