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Jen Gubicza's avatar

Happy Birthday, Adam!!! I was just talking about this with some friends. When we’re younger, 40 feels sooo ooold, and now that I’m in my 40s I don’t feel “old” most of the time. If we’ve started our picture book careers in our 40s, by the time we’re in our 60s, that’s a 20 year career already and how impressive is that? As long as that “little kid version of us” still thinks we’re cool, we’re doing great. :) Have a great birthday!

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Jeremy Ray Ross's avatar

Happy Birthday, Adam! I'm 45 and barely getting started in the kidlit industry, so I understand completely! Remember what Picasso said, "It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child."

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Virginia Neely's avatar

Happy birthday! It's true, we can often do anything we want at any age, given the time and money. We may have to give up something else, and we may have more physical or mental difficulty as we age, but that's no reason to not try. Living is about choices and overcoming difficulties.

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Reyhana's avatar

Happy Birthday! I also recently turned 44, so loved your journaling prompt today. Hope you have a fantastic week!

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hippo fait des trucs's avatar

Joyeux anniversaire! I wish you a nice day Adam.

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Citla Flores's avatar

Happy birthday Adam 🎉🥳 These are great journal prompts, thanks for sharing them!

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Yumiko Kitazono's avatar

Happy Birthday, Adam! I hope you’ll have a wonderful birthday surrounded by the people you love!

I recently read (listen to) Blue Like Jazz and I loved it!

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Michele Benages's avatar

Happy birthday, Adam! 🎉🎉

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