tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43823651360739001312024-03-13T12:49:06.143-04:00Ooh La La Design StudioAn artist blog of thoughts and illustrations of Vanessa Brantley NewtonVanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.comBlogger522125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-26028955132078858032021-10-11T18:03:00.000-04:002021-10-11T18:03:34.401-04:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Good afternoon good people what’s good? Well I’ll tell you! My friends Suzy and Carolyn and I will be hosting Gifting Handmade Happiness a virtual workshop on Nov 6th! 10am-1:30pm EST. We have three crafts that you will enjoy making to give for the holidays! Please visit </span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8" href="https://suzyultman.com/handmadehappiness?fbclid=IwAR1TeCKlc60aZ23XrOdjkVkyNlp8vfCyRTlGe2PCBxjDQPzvMEOH78ntZwY" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--blue-link); cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://suzyultman.com/handmadehappiness</a></span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This will be fun for the whole family. The cost is $15 per family. 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="515" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r4xIDT-durM" width="619" youtube-src-id="r4xIDT-durM"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/r4xIDT-durM">https://youtu.be/r4xIDT-durM</a> </p>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-67310232234834950182021-04-07T07:06:00.002-04:002021-04-07T07:06:18.567-04:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-place-for-hate-book-club-an-evening-with-vanessa-brantley-newton-tickets-144029541235">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-place-for-hate-book-club-an-evening-with-vanessa-brantley-newton-tickets-144029541235</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eTL8amPnWYk/YG2NH323sNI/AAAAAAAAPjI/FZkSUTZhn74MU-tFfdoa1M2MsR-7575UwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1088/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-05%2Bat%2B10.30.57%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="1088" height="202" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eTL8amPnWYk/YG2NH323sNI/AAAAAAAAPjI/FZkSUTZhn74MU-tFfdoa1M2MsR-7575UwCLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h202/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-05%2Bat%2B10.30.57%2BAM.png" width="494" /></a></div><br />Hello Good Peoples! Hope that you are doing as well as you can in this strange time that we are in.<p></p><p>I will be doing a virtual visit at 6:30pm on tomorrow at PS321 NYC for their book club called,</p><p>"No Place For Hate". I will be reading from Just Like Me and One Love and Grandma's Purse if time</p><p>allows. We will also be doing a little art project that will be great for the whole family. The link is above.</p><p>Please join us if you can!</p><p>Thanks!</p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-61925083826394516122021-04-06T08:53:00.002-04:002021-04-06T08:53:59.186-04:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0bOivS-qkrU/YGxZUwBjzFI/AAAAAAAAPiw/-pgvH3zWsqo0gzdiCa0_-M4zL_tcnfY8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1088/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-05%2Bat%2B10.30.57%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="1088" height="274" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0bOivS-qkrU/YGxZUwBjzFI/AAAAAAAAPiw/-pgvH3zWsqo0gzdiCa0_-M4zL_tcnfY8gCLcBGAsYHQ/w669-h274/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-05%2Bat%2B10.30.57%2BAM.png" width="669" /></a></div><p></p><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The PS321 No Place for Hate Book Club is hosting award winning and NY Times best selling author Vanessa Bradley Newton.</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Ms. Newton will share her creative journey, read from her most recent book of poetry “Just Like Me” and host a live drawing session. The virtual event is this Thursday, April 8th from 6:30 pm - 8 pm.</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Registration for this family-friendly event is free via our Eventbrite page. Donations towards the NPFH Book Club will also be accepted.</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The Community Bookstore is currently offering her books at a 20% discount for NPFH Book Club families. Use event code 321VBN at checkout.</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you for your ongoing support in getting diverse books into our class libraries and into the hands of our beautiful children. </div></div>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-76134087502339203082021-03-11T04:12:00.002-05:002021-03-11T04:12:51.591-05:00<div data-draftjs-conductor-fragment="{"blocks":[{"key":"6npc2","text":"Happy Women's Month everyone! I celebrate each and every one of you fabulous women and girls! We are often told that we need to be strong or that some of us are too strong. That you must open your mouth and say something and then told we talk to much be quiet and sweet. We are not enough or just to much and so on and so on and I say,\" Quiet the voices inside and all around that try to tell you who you should be and if you can... JUST BE YOU! Just be calm if you can. Just get a moment for yourself to encourage YOU! Sometimes we are waiting for others to say something positive, uplifting and constructive, but sometimes it has to come from YOU! Some of us are waiting to be loved and discovered and I am going to encourage you to love you and discover awesome, fabulous, lovable you! We sometimes expect so much from us, ourselves and even in a dang pandemic we won't show ourselves or others grace! Yeah, I am on my soap box, but it's because I am feeling so many of you just trying to move through all of this and come out on the other sane and in control. The process is different for all of us, but we are going to make it. I believe that we are going to make it and come through this and be stronger, speak louder, love harder, and celebrate ourselves and each other! Happy Women's Month everyone!! Shine, Shine, Shine!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Women's Month everyone! I celebrate each and every one of you fabulous women and girls! We are often told that we need to be strong or that some of us are too strong. That you must open your mouth and say something and then told we talk to much be quiet and sweet. We are not enough or just to much and so on and so on and I say," Quiet the voices inside and all around that try to tell you who you should be and if you can... JUST BE YOU! Just be calm if you can. Just get a moment for yourself to encourage YOU! Sometimes we are waiting for others to say something positive, uplifting and constructive, but sometimes it has to come from YOU! Some of us are waiting to be loved and discovered and I am going to encourage you to love you and discover awesome, fabulous, lovable you! We sometimes expect so much from us, ourselves and even in a dang pandemic we won't show ourselves or others grace! Yeah, I am on my soap box, but it's because I am feeling so many of you just trying to move through all of this and come out on the other sane and in control. The process is different for all of us, but we are going to make it. I believe that we are going to make it and come through this and be stronger, speak louder, love harder, and celebrate ourselves and each other! Happy Women's Month everyone!! Shine, Shine, Shine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SjERbdaw-Bw/YEnfAR9jdyI/AAAAAAAAPgQ/KodsvN-frGcbetcj_cuzlmfJPpdNeNE_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1780/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-03-11%2Bat%2B4.07.06%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1780" data-original-width="1192" height="673" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SjERbdaw-Bw/YEnfAR9jdyI/AAAAAAAAPgQ/KodsvN-frGcbetcj_cuzlmfJPpdNeNE_wCLcBGAsYHQ/w450-h673/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-03-11%2Bat%2B4.07.06%2BAM.png" width="450" /></a></div><br /></div>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-18536311346004444592021-02-24T07:56:00.000-05:002021-02-24T07:56:00.449-05:00<div data-draftjs-conductor-fragment="{"blocks":[{"key":"k3cm","text":"Sometimes we as adults can crush our children with our negative words and fears. My mom and dad didn't want me to go to art school. Not because I wasn't good at art, but because, \"How can a child be what it's never seen before?\" They were concerned because how will she take care of herself? Aren't most artist starving ones? They didn't want that for me so they told me more about how it would better serve me to me a nurse or teacher. My grades however said otherwise.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6boa6","text":"Children often tell us who they want to be early on in life.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3uhii","text":"We just talk them out of it and sometimes it's out of our own fears of ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dujon","text":"dreaming big and not seeing it come forth like we had hoped for ourselves. I often wonder what we would say to our kids if some of our hopes and dream did come true like we desired? Would we tell them something different , like... I believe in you kid! You can do this.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3u6vs","text":"Just try your hardest and I will be here for you when you finish! I knew you could! Dream bigger and bigger and run to your destiny. That kind of message can give children hope and the ability to at least try. We as adults first have to give it to ourselves through self love and so many of us lack it. We have to be there for everyone except ourselves me included. Before I start typing this stuff out here I have to deal with it myself. We can't give to others what wasn't given to us. My folks loved me and sister, but nobody ever told them that they believed in them or that they could do whatever they set their minds to do. Thank God my parents had minds of their own and kept it moving. At least I got that! We are not prefect by a long shot, but when you know better I think you want to do better. Start with you. Say something positive about your own fabulous self. Little steps until you leap into something more positive. Oh, by the way this print is for sale. 9x12 museum print signed and numbered limited edition at ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"22jrn","text":"$45.00 a copy. You can inbox me at Artworkbymsv@yahoo.com until we set up our store on Etsy and here as well. Until then say something positive and spread joy!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":22,"style":"UNDERLINE"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":35,"length":22,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9elso","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"Artworkbymsv@yahoo.com","target":"_blank","rel":"noopener"}}}}" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="d5h2o-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d5h2o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d5h2o-0-0">Sometimes we as adults can crush our children with our negative words and fears. My mom and dad didn't want me to go to art school. Not because I wasn't good at art, but because, "How can a child be what it's never seen before?" They were concerned because how will she take care of herself? Aren't most artist starving ones? They didn't want that for me so they told me more about how it would better serve me to me a nurse or teacher. My grades however said otherwise.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="di4gj-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="di4gj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="di4gj-0-0">Children often tell us who they want to be early on in life.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="b81bk-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="b81bk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b81bk-0-0">We just talk them out of it and sometimes it's out of our own fears of </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="22vkq-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="22vkq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="22vkq-0-0">dreaming big and not seeing it come forth like we had hoped for ourselves. I often wonder what we would say to our kids if some of our hopes and dream did come true like we desired? Would we tell them something different , like... I believe in you kid! You can do this.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="7nj43-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7nj43-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7nj43-0-0">Just try your hardest and I will be here for you when you finish! I knew you could! Dream bigger and bigger and run to your destiny. That kind of message can give children hope and the ability to at least try. We as adults first have to give it to ourselves through self love and so many of us lack it. We have to be there for everyone except ourselves me included. Before I start typing this stuff out here I have to deal with it myself. We can't give to others what wasn't given to us. My folks loved me and sister, but nobody ever told them that they believed in them or that they could do whatever they set their minds to do. Thank God my parents had minds of their own and kept it moving. At least I got that! We are not prefect by a long shot, but when you know better I think you want to do better. Start with you. Say something positive about your own fabulous self. Little steps until you leap into something more positive. Oh, by the way this print is for sale. 9x12 museum print signed and numbered limited edition at </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="149bn-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="149bn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="149bn-0-0">$45.00 a copy. You can inbox me at </span><a class="_2qJYG blog-link-hashtag-color iPHwd" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="149bn-1-0" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true">Artworkbymsv@yahoo.com</span></span></a><span data-offset-key="149bn-2-0"> until we set up our store on Etsy and here as well. Until then say something positive and spread joy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6EnQ0MNQOcU/YDZMy_DUKaI/AAAAAAAAPeY/N36dxd9u_UIgXVZuR4R2XR-4SxzatGd-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1687/153072773_10225758280173046_2214680940335608167_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1687" data-original-width="1349" height="413" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6EnQ0MNQOcU/YDZMy_DUKaI/AAAAAAAAPeY/N36dxd9u_UIgXVZuR4R2XR-4SxzatGd-ACLcBGAsYHQ/w330-h413/153072773_10225758280173046_2214680940335608167_o.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-48062501292971125662021-02-03T09:51:00.006-05:002021-02-03T09:51:51.313-05:00<p>Black History Month is every single day for our family. We celebrate the ones that came before and have gone on. Shirley Chisholm was one of my favorite heroins and it is my joy to recreate her in my own way to celebrate the great treasure and woman she was.</p><p>This was done in collage on sketchbook paper. Found old an new papers used to create this image. Try to collage somebody you admire or know!</p><p>Have a good one.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3cODBHA9rSs/YBq3nUzBbpI/AAAAAAAAPc0/Cw8s9Om4-pMW3JZj3lLZW6wWqhbjlm7wACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ShirleyChisholm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1404" height="841" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3cODBHA9rSs/YBq3nUzBbpI/AAAAAAAAPc0/Cw8s9Om4-pMW3JZj3lLZW6wWqhbjlm7wACLcBGAsYHQ/w577-h841/ShirleyChisholm.jpg" width="577" /></a></div><p></p>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-5238200427802774442020-12-19T19:27:00.005-05:002020-12-19T19:27:34.696-05:00<div data-draftjs-conductor-fragment="{"blocks":[{"key":"fo86l","text":"Well, I know that many of us are ready for this whole year to be over! DONE! Finished and with good reason. I lost so many people to Covid. It's real and it hurts. The Presidential elections and riots and ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqkjm","text":"just so MUCH!! I feel you. I have had some hard days this year. I have cried more this year than in years past. It has been a struggle on some days, I am still here. I see and hear all that is going on and I don't even watch the news. It's so easy to get caught up in negative conversations that don't bring joy or life and I don't have a desire to hear it or do it. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"380rf","text":"I have made the choice to choose happy. Oh yes, It's a choice. This is a time for me to meditate and be thankful for a few things. That nobody in my house is sick. That we have a roof over our heads. That extended family and friends are doing okay. That my husband has a job because so many people have lost their jobs even my sister, but we are able to support one another. We are blessed. I will not let these circumstances determine whether I smile or laugh and love. I see light ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dlter","text":"at the end of this tunnel and I choose joy because that is my choice.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5toss","text":"I pray that everyone of you are safe and well. I pray that good things come your way and that you get to laugh and smile! I pray that there always be someone there to hug you when you need the most.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c8jls","text":"I pray for your Peace!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7otdu","text":"Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="foo-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="foo-0-0"><span data-offset-key="foo-0-0">Well, I know that many of us are ready for this whole year to be over! DONE! Finished and with good reason. I lost so many people to Covid. It's real and it hurts. The Presidential elections and riots and </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="e53js-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e53js-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e53js-0-0">just so MUCH!! I feel you. I have had some hard days this year. I have cried more this year than in years past. It has been a struggle on some days, I am still here. I see and hear all that is going on and I don't even watch the news. It's so easy to get caught up in negative conversations that don't bring joy or life and I don't have a desire to hear it or do it. </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="23i9a-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="23i9a-0-0"><span data-offset-key="23i9a-0-0">I have made the choice to choose happy. Oh yes, It's a choice. This is a time for me to meditate and be thankful for a few things. That nobody in my house is sick. That we have a roof over our heads. That extended family and friends are doing okay. That my husband has a job because so many people have lost their jobs even my sister, but we are able to support one another. We are blessed. I will not let these circumstances determine whether I smile or laugh and love. I see light </span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="7pavb-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7pavb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7pavb-0-0">at the end of this tunnel and I choose joy because that is my choice.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="2rjak-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2rjak-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2rjak-0-0">I pray that everyone of you are safe and well. I pray that good things come your way and that you get to laugh and smile! I pray that there always be someone there to hug you when you need the most.</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="4bu6a-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4bu6a-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4bu6a-0-0">I pray for your Peace!</span></div></div><div class="jwLWP _2hXa7 _30PMG blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="6t1fa-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6t1fa-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6t1fa-0-0">Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ab8crscfyk/X96aR_G7FLI/AAAAAAAAPYY/IfGMT3k_ZfIHBYqk0XfBfnfMpJ2pPrW2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s704/15349724_1194439857305240_1143911413645922857_n.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="704" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ab8crscfyk/X96aR_G7FLI/AAAAAAAAPYY/IfGMT3k_ZfIHBYqk0XfBfnfMpJ2pPrW2gCLcBGAsYHQ/w614-h480/15349724_1194439857305240_1143911413645922857_n.png" width="614" /></a></div></div></div></div>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-49549669958778072682020-12-04T07:21:00.002-05:002020-12-04T07:21:07.648-05:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tl5mgLI28Bo/X8opMZLyV9I/AAAAAAAAPWg/SjrmVGWhkok8dTz1_C3FmeoNqDSY9L-VwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1800/125213290_10224997793921365_3822938960667786422_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tl5mgLI28Bo/X8opMZLyV9I/AAAAAAAAPWg/SjrmVGWhkok8dTz1_C3FmeoNqDSY9L-VwCLcBGAsYHQ/w189-hInfinity/125213290_10224997793921365_3822938960667786422_o.jpg" width="189" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Good Morning Good People!</div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thought of the day...What makes you valuable and precious? I ask because sometimes we are looking for others to value who we are and we put less value on ourselves. You are VALUABLE PEOPLE! Unique and special in your own way! Just wanted to let you know that, while I am not God, not prefect, and don't really know you that well and some whom I do know, that I find you valuable and precious. Not precious in the playful cutesy way, but rather like silver and gold. I am grateful for YOU!</div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have an awesome day!</div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shabbat Shalom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hU5mqGYEvo0/X8opZPNwaVI/AAAAAAAAPWk/Vu4TxNa-dmobK8C8mDOoRqV2uEI2gQP-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1800/125213290_10224997793921365_3822938960667786422_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="649" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hU5mqGYEvo0/X8opZPNwaVI/AAAAAAAAPWk/Vu4TxNa-dmobK8C8mDOoRqV2uEI2gQP-wCLcBGAsYHQ/w432-h649/125213290_10224997793921365_3822938960667786422_o.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><br /></div>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-22140675793155968952020-08-21T10:21:00.003-04:002020-08-21T10:28:21.359-04:00<p><a href="https://youtu.be/j00_y5xj_dU"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://youtu.be/j00_y5xj_dU"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j00_y5xj_dU" width="320" youtube-src-id="j00_y5xj_dU"></iframe></a></div><a href="https://youtu.be/j00_y5xj_dU">https://youtu.be/j00_y5xj_dU</a> <p></p>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-82030736936371409222020-08-18T17:52:00.002-04:002020-08-18T17:52:54.270-04:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UaS-xgYkIzs/XzxNnXWgpJI/AAAAAAAAPIQ/zq5juJyCTO8Ritnn8ccVqc8bn-9QWcxfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2786.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1454" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UaS-xgYkIzs/XzxNnXWgpJI/AAAAAAAAPIQ/zq5juJyCTO8Ritnn8ccVqc8bn-9QWcxfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_2786.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let them know what treasures they are, but first you have to know that you are a treasure. YOU are VALUABLE and PRECIOUS. You are not all the rejection that you have faced. Rejection is often indication that we have out grown a people, relationship, job, or career or mindset. So let it serve you. Reach as high and as far as you need to get your crown and then when gotten, cock that bad boy to the side with a regal smile for you are a treasure for some are silver, but perhaps you..... are.... GOLD.</div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Peace</div>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-48602368371191317182020-08-03T11:58:00.000-04:002020-08-03T11:58:55.433-04:00Hey Everyone! Hope that you had an awesome weekend! There is so much going on in my studio here in Charlotte, NC! I am working on new books and characters for even more books and teaching online at <a href="https://www.storytelleracademy.com/">Storytelleracademy </a>as well as <a href="https://arree.com">Arree.com</a> Creative Camp online! Not to even talk about the beautiful Gullah Geechee Nesting Doll! It's a lot, but I wanted to do a post just to let you see what is going on inside my sketchbook. I keep loads of them now. Didn't like to sketch in my sketch book, but I am even learning how important it is to keep them. I need a place that I can just act out and I do that in and through my sketchbooks! Just putting down ideas and thoughts somewhere where I can go back and collect them and work them out even farther is so fabulous!! <div><br /></div><div>So I want to encourage you as illustrators, or artist, crafters, kids and parents to try to keep a regular sketchbook handy to write down your amazing thoughts, idea's characters and stories! You'll be so happy that you did!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mQ9FiFjqFfo/XygwuXcZGII/AAAAAAAAPGE/7Hl8fa8Rvl0wUdWgGdeq1Q53pIhjxsnZwCPcBGAsYHg/s3739/20191219_140234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3739" data-original-width="2657" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mQ9FiFjqFfo/XygwuXcZGII/AAAAAAAAPGE/7Hl8fa8Rvl0wUdWgGdeq1Q53pIhjxsnZwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/20191219_140234.jpg" /></a></div></div>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-48489045532881891082020-07-16T10:07:00.004-04:002020-07-16T10:15:01.025-04:00An Interview with Lilla Rogers of Make Art That Sells LIVE!<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wgd2MM-taGU/XxBd9XtjcrI/AAAAAAAAPEY/SIk9PZ4rGiEEb4cMouviYOTEswPUvEq8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/thumbnail-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wgd2MM-taGU/XxBd9XtjcrI/AAAAAAAAPEY/SIk9PZ4rGiEEb4cMouviYOTEswPUvEq8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/thumbnail-2.jpeg" width="400" height="400" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="1080" /></a>
Hello Good Peoples,
Just coming around to share that I will be live with the fabulous
Lilla Rogers of www.Makeartthatsells.com Looking
forward to this wonderful time with Lilla! She is one amazing
agent and artist. You will not be disappointed I am sure.
So come check us out on Monday July 20th @ 12:00pm EST
Hope to see you there!
https://makeartthatsells.comVanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-37657324304648528672020-07-14T21:33:00.001-04:002020-07-14T21:33:23.974-04:00The Whimsical Sketchbook - Vanessa Brantley Newton<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fUBJoYy_DkQ" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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Hey there Stressed out Adult person! This message is for you.<br /><br />
Are you stressed out , tired and frustrated!?!? Well, I ain't saying this<br /><br />
is gonna heal you, but it might. Check out The Whimsical Sketchbook<br /><br />
over at <a href="http://sketchbookskool.com/">Sketchbookskool.com</a> It will lift your spirits and make you<br /><br />
smile and laugh. Just what you need to relieve some of the stress you<br /><br />
might be feeling. Please check it out!<br /><br />
ThanksVanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-53464378280902413162020-07-01T21:41:00.002-04:002020-07-01T21:41:33.531-04:00<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ujWI4OTumqY/Xv06MUtdaKI/AAAAAAAAPCU/Py-Q8fMvc8YDl-PHPvqBmykIOBm_z_lwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/0-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ujWI4OTumqY/Xv06MUtdaKI/AAAAAAAAPCU/Py-Q8fMvc8YDl-PHPvqBmykIOBm_z_lwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/0-1.jpeg" width="300" height="400" data-original-width="574" data-original-height="765" /></a><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The World told her that she was to black, poor and small to be anything
of value and importance, but her mama always told her that she was
black gold. That she was rich in spirit, heart and talent. That
she mattered and that she was brilliant, valuable and precious.
Mama said, that sometimes the most valuable, powerful and amazing
things can come from small ones.
It is so important to tell our children that they are worth it
and that they indeed matter.
PeaceVanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-89105302657980125592020-06-24T10:41:00.001-04:002020-06-24T10:41:31.374-04:00This is for the birds<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7QPhhapABP4" width="459"></iframe>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-850341683390880732020-06-18T09:15:00.001-04:002020-06-18T09:15:02.616-04:00The Hula-Hoopin' Queen read by Oprah Winfrey<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/op9Bc7GWCuw" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
Hey Everyone!<br /><br />
What a happy day when Oprah Winfrey reads a book<br /><br />
illustrated by you! Oprah said my name LOL!!<br /><br />
Enjoy!Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-13213467431771847832020-06-08T19:29:00.001-04:002020-06-08T19:29:06.585-04:00<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jorw-GZgzbQ/Xt7IPOCqC6I/AAAAAAAAO90/h68ykeFHW006xioN5PMbUJY0dnAGmB8fACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-12%2Bat%2B12.05.44%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jorw-GZgzbQ/Xt7IPOCqC6I/AAAAAAAAO90/h68ykeFHW006xioN5PMbUJY0dnAGmB8fACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-12%2Bat%2B12.05.44%2BPM.png" width="317" height="400" data-original-width="701" data-original-height="885" /></a><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What are you planting in your children?
What seeds are you putting in their little heads?
It is seeds of kindness and self love or
hate, fear and low esteem. Our children learn
so much from us and how we move through the world.
We must give them acceptance, good thoughts
and empowerment. Hate is taught. We must
be careful the message that we plant inside of
them. They deserve our best and if we can't give
our best we need to be willing to get the help
we need so that what we put inside of them
will lead them to greatness!Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-44527721105825322802020-06-08T19:18:00.001-04:002020-06-08T19:18:24.887-04:00<a href="https://youtu.be/fElXu_MdRrs"></a><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-57985844009408239592020-06-06T15:03:00.001-04:002020-06-06T15:03:43.357-04:00"Race and the Role of Culturally Diverse Children's books"<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QLwxjuz82d4" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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The Wonderful Dennis Matthew brings us together to talk about Race and Role<br /><br />
of Culturally Diverse Children's Books. Please check it out.<br /><br />
We need more open talks like this.<br /><br />
<br />Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-35718980767329689042020-05-27T05:53:00.001-04:002020-05-27T05:53:01.862-04:00Just Like Me Reading<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KlXiNcHI-eU" width="459"></iframe>Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-11440482162884706442020-05-12T11:46:00.001-04:002020-05-12T11:46:39.435-04:00<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MQbRWwMzAHA/XrrC5ZGfpgI/AAAAAAAAO6Y/kDsW8b5twfQIeBa8_nNXNGMKk1g0qmWdACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-12%2Bat%2B11.37.18%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MQbRWwMzAHA/XrrC5ZGfpgI/AAAAAAAAO6Y/kDsW8b5twfQIeBa8_nNXNGMKk1g0qmWdACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-12%2Bat%2B11.37.18%2BAM.png" width="319" height="400" data-original-width="724" data-original-height="909" /></a><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hey Good Parents and Teachers
We are living in strange times right now and our children
have so many questions. The one I keep getting asked is
how to keep kids inspired and entertained in a pandemic?
Well here is your chance to help your kid or a kid to blast off
into the art realm!
I don't have all the wonderful and smart answers for you.
I can only share what Ms. V wants to do.
I wanna make art with your kids. Yes indeed I do.
My heart is to post a few more videos here over the next
couple of weeks and months, but I have another special
thing to share. I will be a part of Arree Chung's Art
Camp over at <a href="http://storytelleracademy.com">Storytelleracademy.com</a>
Come and check it out. Your kid can learn how to draw, color and make
a project right from home over here! Arree is such a wonderful
teacher and works well with all ages of children.
I will be coming on to teach a awesome class in Sketchbook making
and collage!
So if you are looking for a camp for your kids this summer
I'd suggest you stop on over to <a href="http://Storytelleracademy.com">Storytelleracademy.com</a>
You'll be glad you did.Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-33793741440161355252020-05-06T10:46:00.000-04:002020-05-06T10:46:04.657-04:00Children's Book Week May 4-10 2020 Get Your Bookmarks!<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aZRljiK3zZQ/XrLKywFnSlI/AAAAAAAAO5U/_-HETHzwHIAnVDC9M_6VAHZpzkk3QkpGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/thumbnail-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aZRljiK3zZQ/XrLKywFnSlI/AAAAAAAAO5U/_-HETHzwHIAnVDC9M_6VAHZpzkk3QkpGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/thumbnail-2.jpeg" width="400" height="309" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="834" /></a><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello Good People!
Well, It's Children's Book Week and we are having a ball!
Yeah, I know we are all tired of staying inside, but we need
to until we get this nasty Covid-19 issue under control.
I am thinking of your children and their real need to do something
while home. I have done some readings and you can catch them
on Instagram just check under Vanessa Brantley Newton and you
will find them. I was asked by the CBC along with some other
fabulous illustrators to make a book mark. We have create some
really fun ones for you children to download and keep. They even
come with activities to do as well. Hoping that it will lift
your children's spirit and that they would have a moment of fun!
Check it out when you have a moment. Please visit <a href="https://everychildareader.net/cbw/bookmarks-2020/"></a>
Have fun!
<a href="https://everychildareader.net/cbw/bookmarks-2020/"></a>
Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-19834634850645596292020-05-01T11:10:00.002-04:002020-05-01T11:10:49.065-04:00Read Together Stay Together <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O0yrJmb5ujY/Xqw7UdndamI/AAAAAAAAO4s/rwAm0Rafmoovyx7ge5RxN2w5NXRiq4cCACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O0yrJmb5ujY/Xqw7UdndamI/AAAAAAAAO4s/rwAm0Rafmoovyx7ge5RxN2w5NXRiq4cCACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/0.jpeg" width="225" height="400" data-original-width="617" data-original-height="1097" /></a><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello Good Peoples!
Today is the day to catch me again on Instagram Live
reading 'Just Like Me". My newest book.
This is the last time to catch me reading live on line
for a while as I have lots of work to finish up.
Hope that your children can come to hear today at
3PM EST today on Instagram Live on my page
VanessaBrantleyNewton. Would love to see you there.
Have a great weekend!
Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-34244455493330252352020-04-27T11:32:00.001-04:002020-04-27T11:32:21.817-04:00Storytime With Random House and Penguin Books<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hey there Good Peoples!
Looking for more story times for the kids?
Well I will be sharing again," Just Like Me".
On this coming Friday afternoon at 3PM EST.
Hope that you can make it.
See you there!Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.com0