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Adam Ming's avatar

A lovely read and such powerful illustrations!

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Rachael Dean's avatar

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙏🏻

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Kathryn White's avatar

I was in a school yesterday, talking about Home For Grace and your stunning illustrations. Children were holding up their Jacqueline Wilson covers with pride. A real triumph.

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Rachael Dean's avatar

Ah this is so lovely to know, Kathryn! Thank you. It always hits home when I see children holding the books in person and in photos. I hope you've been having lots of fun during the visits.

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Tasha Goddard's avatar

Loved this. Thank you. Actual tears of joy for you. What a journey.

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Rachael Dean's avatar

Thank you, this is so lovely❤️. A journey that I hope will keep on going.

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J.E. Bartel's avatar

oh, I loved this! Thanks for sharing so candidly about your creative journey! I used to draw a lot as a kid but fell out of the hobby as I got older and have been slowly dipping my toe back in the pool. Your piece inspires me to keep at it 💕

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Rachael Dean's avatar

Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed the read. My hope was to inspire others to keep pursuing their craft, so I couldn't be more thrilled to see that it's resonated with like-minded people. A huge good luck to you! ❤️

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J.E. Bartel's avatar

I picked up my sketchpad THIS WEEKEND because of this post and I'm already having so much fun!! ❤️

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Rachael Dean's avatar

Oh this has thrilled me!!! I'm so happy for you. Enjoy the process 😊

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Nathaniel Roy's avatar

This reminds me of the title of Ina Gartens new memoir, “Be Ready What the Luck Happens.”

What a cool story!

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Rachael Dean's avatar

Oooh, one I think I'll have to read myself! Thank you very much. 🙏🏻

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Nathaniel Roy's avatar

I haven’t read it, I just loved the title 😂

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J.S. Mortiroe's avatar

What an interesting and wonderful journey you've had, and thank you for sharing. Your illustrations are great, too

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Rachael Dean's avatar

Thank you, I'm glad you think so. Parts have been unnerving to share, but the response has been so encouraging.

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Simon Philip's avatar

I love reading about other creatives’ journeys into publishing, so thanks for this Rachael. And congrats on all your hard-earned success! 👏

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Rachael Dean's avatar

Ooh, so do I! I'm happy you liked this one. And thank you for your kind words 😊🙏🏻

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