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Thank you, Linda and Jody!
Background sure looks like Alaska. Very attractive. Glad they are being republished.
Like them both.
Thank you, Maria. I’m partial to Amgigh, too. So brave and so needy.
Thank you so much, Eda. Yes, I’m very happy. It’s good to know that the books will be “out there” again.
The 2 covers so far are looking wonderful. You must be so proud!
Very beautiful! I love My sister the moon.
Amgigh, my favorite.