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May 16, 2023Liked by Rachel Michelle Wilson

Oh I hadn't read this story before! I'm amazed he could use such a simple premise to convey so much! Ah picture books <3

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Right?! I am learning so much from my study of him. You never know how much of this stuff is intentional or just something I’m projecting onto it as a reader but it is fascinating to pull apart and think about. Thanks for reading/watching ❤️ I’m excited about your substack ideas — the bird character is soo cute

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May 13, 2023Liked by Rachel Michelle Wilson

William Steig was a master. Dr DeSoto is one of my all time favorites. Thanks for your study!

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’m new to your newsletter-excited to engage more! Thank you for telling us what Steig said about learning to market your own work--I’m an introvert, and thinking about eventually doing this IS overwhelming and unnatural for me!

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May 10, 2023Liked by Rachel Michelle Wilson

Great one, Rachel! Love Steig so much.

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Thank you, Taylor! Me too -- learning about him through his work has been so wonderful. Definitely nurturing my creative playfulness

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Oh thank you! Mine too — doctor de Soto is up next on Tuesday! I’d love to hear your thoughts 😊

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Oh welcome! So excited to have you at the kid table 😊 And yes, Mac Barnett is awesome and had wonderful advice and william steig’s work is so inspiring! I totally understand feeling overwhelmed...I’ve been feeling that a lot lately. That’s why I’m grateful for a great community -- we can learn all of this together!

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