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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!

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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