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Letícia Moreno

Letícia Moreno is an illustrator and comic artist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She graduated in Art History in the School of Fine Arts of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (EBA/UFRJ) and lives in a city named Maricá, next to lakes, a beach and lots, lots, lots, of green area! ​​​​​​​Her artwork focuses on drawing black characters but refusing stereotypes of black people – making cute, colorful and fun characters. When not drawing you will surely find Letícia either playing Animal Crossing, watching Twitch streams, making some vegan recipes or playing with her dogs, Soshi and Pimenta.

Books

Countdown to Christmas: A Brown Baby Parade Book

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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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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