Name of Fangirl: Sadie
Fangirl’s School Grade: 10th
What is her Fangirl interest?
Doctor Who, Avengers, Young Avengers, She-Hulk, Steampunk, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stargate SG-1, Lord of the Rings.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
My daughter and I are at the point where we share a lot of fandoms; we go together to pick up our new comics, and love introducing each other to new interests She is creative, artistic, and passionate, and often has a focus on diversity and representation in creative arts and her community. Sadie hangs out with a group of kids who appreciate each other’s uniqueness. She even recently performed with an Irish Gaelic ensemble that sang songs of the supernatural…
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
Sadie loves drawing and painting and is quite proud of her growing comic book and graphic novel collection. The walls of her room are covered in posters of Doctor Who characters and her favorite Marvel superheroes, and she has begun to collect and display the autographs from comics artists and writers she admires. She looked for days to find a t-shirt that had all of the Avengers on it, including Black Widow, and designed and helped create a female and steampunk version of classic Hawkeye for Halloween this year!
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
A toy sonic screwdriver.