Once upon a time there was a work-a-holic. She had a ton to do and loved being busy. Did I mention there was a ton to do? |
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Then the 👹 burnout monster came to the work-a-holic's house and knocked politely. "Can I come in?" they asked. The work-a-holic couldn't hear because she finds it's best to wear noise-cancelling headphones when at her desk (which is where she most always is). |
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Then the 👹 burnout monster BREATHED FIRE AND BROKE THE DOOR and said less politely: "YOU NEED TO LEARN TO CROCHET! NO. MORE. DRAWING." The End. |
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On an unrelated note, I've learned to crochet and I've made a couple of scarves! This is the one (also unrelatedly) I call my stress scarf. 🥲 |
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Lucky you, newsletter getter! It's a BIG, BOLD, BEAUTIFUL coloring sheet! Travel to my freebies page and begin your new life as a colorer. |   | |
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The last pass through a children's book... Final touches, sneaky frogs, treasure map doodles... |
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I'm finishing up the last little bit of Potatoes for Pirate Pearl, written by Jennifer Concepcion and published by Feeding Minds Press. This book is hilarious, educational, colorful, AND there's a parrot named Petunia. |
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There were a few final edits throughout the book, but also I just like going through and adding little things for readers to notice. Time consuming but worth it!! |
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Goodbye, Potatoes for Pirate Pearl! I'll see you again when you hit shelves this September! |   | |
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Meet Sophia, a capable young girl. Sophia constructs a unique, targeted argument for each member of the household as to why she neeeeeds a pet giraffe. (which is tough, her mom is a judge!) I don't like books that talk down to children. This book does the opposite. 🙌 |
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At every turn Sophia is spoken to with respect, like a peer. Then she's back on the next page, with another thoughtful presentation. There's even a glossary at the end of the book for the larger words used!! (I'm so tired of people saying "you can't use [insert large word here] with children, they won't get it." Aren't children's brains uniquely wired to learn language??! Why do we constantly underestimate young people??.... Okay rant over.) |
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Plus, check out these endpapers??? The loose linework and shape-y watercolor style of this book exactly matches and amplifies the silly tone of this witty story. Sophia has a series of 3?? Mmkay, I'm going to the bookstore. |
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Having you here supporting me is amazing. I'm not a book machine. I'm a human creator that appreciates your presence and positive replies! See you next month, |
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