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Every Little Thing Review

Every Little Thing: A Flat Vernacular Coloring Book Review and Giveaway

Every Little ThingWhen I was in school there was a requirement to “wrap” our books. What this exercise entailed was gathering paper bags and cutting them to the size of the textbook, and with a couple strategic folds and little tape the book would be covered. What resulted was a black space, and a spine to create whatever I chose to think appropriate and thematic for that book.

The best part was the blank canvas and being able to create the cover of my dreams. This normally took longer than and usually detracted from the real purpose of the books. I always went for bright colors, and something inspiring and happy – think rainbows and butterflies.

There have been books throughout my life that I have thought could do well as an outline, and give the reader the ability to color. This long thought of mine has come to fruition with the release of Every Little Thing: A Flat Vernacular Coloring Book by Payton Cosell Turner. 

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The 1990’s Coloring Book Review

The 1990’s Coloring Book Review and Giveaway

The 1990's Coloring BooksI have a confession – I love the 90’s. I got my driver’s license in 1991, went to my first prom in 1992 and watched my friends graduates high school in 1993. Finally in 1994 it was my turn to graduate high school, in 1995 through 1998 I was a little lost and finally in 1999 found myself and began college. I even met my current husband in 1990! The 1990’s were when I came to age and began becoming the person I am today.

The 1990’s are also a pop culture treasure trove. My favorite piece of the 90’s still lives on in syndication – Beverly Hills 90210. There is something about this show that even 25 years later can still stop the channel surfing. The show tackled issues that young people were dealing with and we grew with the characters – we were invested in their lives.

Naturally, when I had the opportunity to review and giveaway a 90’s themed coloring book, The 1990’s Coloring Book, I had to accept. The 1990’s Coloring Book: All That and a Box of Crayons – Psyc! Crayons Not Included by James Grange is exactly what you think it would be – a trip back to possibily the greatest decade of our lives!

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