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THIS AUTHOR MUST STAND UP! www.livmclean.com
....this is a page from "YOU ARE YOU, I AM ME AS A WRITER - Standing Firm Against Online Hate: Why “You Are You, I Am Me” Matters More...
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5 hours ago3 min read
The Gentle Pen - Technically Grammatically Correct!
Recently, I was called out by the "Grammar Police," who came correcting my new book "YOU ARE YOU, I AM ME," telling me that I had no idea...
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5 days ago1 min read
The Gentle Pen - Kids Books Matter
Why the Right Book Can Change a Child’s World” By Liv McLean Author & Illustrator of Books That Spark Big Feelings and Bigger...
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Jul 312 min read
"The Gentle Pen" Painting My Dreams
🎨 A Beautiful Life: Painting My Dreams, Creating My World By Liv McLean – Author, Illustrator & All-Around Dream Builder Some people...
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Jul 282 min read


"The Gentle Pen" Where do the ideas come from?
Liv with a sweet friend! From My Heart to Your Bookshelf: The Real Stories That Spark My Children’s Books By Liv McLean – Author &...
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Jul 213 min read


"The Gentle Pen" - Life as an Artist!
"I'm Not Like You" written and illustrated by Liv McLean - available on July 30th, 2025 - www.livmclean.com Behind the Brush: The...
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Jul 203 min read


"The Gentle Pen" - Did you leave a Review?
"I'm Not Like You" written and illustrated by Liv McLean - (coming soon- July 30th, 2025) Don't forget to leave a review...
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Jul 203 min read


"The Gentle Pen" More On Diversity
🧡 “I’m Not Like You”: Teaching and Parenting with Diversity in Mind By Liv McLean, Children’s Author A couple of my illistrations for...
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Jul 154 min read


"The Gentle Pen" - Teaching Kids to See Each Other—and Themselves
These illustrations are the begining of Liv's creations of her new book "I'm Not Like You!" - a book that helps children learn about...
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Jul 133 min read


"The Gentle Pen" One book, One moment, A Lifetime of Magic!
www.LivMcLean.com “ Why Sharing Stories with Kids Matters More Than Ever” Close your eyes for a second and think back to your childhood....
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Jul 82 min read


"The Gentle Pen" Summertime Reading with Kids!
“Why This Summer Should Be About Books, Not Screens – And How Liv McLean’s Stories Can Help” www.livmclean.com Summer break has...
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Jul 73 min read


"The Gentle Pen "Happy Canada Day All!
What a way to ring in Canada Day - from here in Puerto Rico! I just wanted to say hello to everyone from sunny Puerto Rico and share some...
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Jul 11 min read


"The Gentle Pen" -Summer Holidays Have Begun at livmclean.com!
"Sailing into Summer Adventures: Lessons and Laughter with Shirley and the SS Sea Sparkle" Ah, summer holidays! A time for sun, fun, and...
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Jun 302 min read


"The Gentle Pen" - Barrel Racer Hazel - A sneak peek!
Grit, Guts, and Buttercup: Meet Barrel Racer Hazel! By Liv McLean There’s something magical about a little girl with a big...
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Jun 252 min read


"I'm Not The Same As You! - Good!" Why Diverse Children's Books Are Exactly What Kids Need
By Liv McLean, Children’s Author | Nana | Diversity Advocate livmclean.com There’s a quiet revolution happening on the pages of...
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Jun 212 min read


"The Gentle Pen" - Book Release - Barrel Racer Hazel
"Barrel Racer Hazel" Gallops Into the World Today — And My Heart is Racing! Today is one of those unforgettable moments in an author’s...
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Jun 153 min read


The Gentle Pen - Barrel Racer Hazel
The Agony and the Artistry: Bringing Barrel Racer Hazel to Life Hazel and her horse Buttercup. If you’ve ever tried to draw a galloping...
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Jun 113 min read


"The Gentle Pen" Lessons behind the Books
Life Lessons Through Laughter: What Kids Learn from My Books By Liv McLean, Children’s Author If you’ve ever seen a child light up while...
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Jun 53 min read


"The Gentle Pen" Takes a Poke at the "HATERS"
TO Those Who’ve Asked if I’m a “Real” Artist: Yes, I’ve seen the comments.....yes, that's me, I painted that! And yes, these individuals,...
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Jun 12 min read


"The Gentle Pen" - Netti Spaghetti and Noni Maccaroni - TWINS!
by Liv McLean www.livmclean.com Get Ready for the Most Deliciously Funny Mess of the Year! Netty Spaghetti and Noni Macaroni Warning:...
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Jun 14 min read
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