Peggy Dean, author portrait
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Peggy Dean

PEGGY DEAN is native to the Pacific Northwest and is a nationally recognized freelance artist, with a focus on modern calligraphy and line drawing. She is the author of the blog The Pigeon Letters and the self-published author of two best-selling how-to books: The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide and Botanical Line Drawing. She has been featured in Style Me PrettySmitten magazine, and on the Today Show.
Peggy Dean's Guide to Nature Drawing and Watercolor
The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide
Botanical Line Drawing

Books

Peggy Dean's Guide to Nature Drawing and Watercolor
The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide
Botanical Line Drawing

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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