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Brenda Lyons

Brenda Lyons is a fantasy artist with an M.F.A. in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She uses traditional media and specializes in watercolor. Since she was a child, she's loved all birds of prey and enjoys combining those animals with her imagination to create fantasy worlds and creatures. With Brenda's help, readers will be able to create their own mythical beings such as gryphons, unicorns, dragons, a phoenix and more!

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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