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Great Diverse Books for Read Your World Day!

18 Great Diverse Books for Read Your World Day!

Posted on January 27, 2025February 3, 2025 by Pragmatic Mom

In celebration of Read Your World Day on January 30th, I am sharing reviews of diverse children’s books that I’ve received. We will be giving away book bundles at our Virtual Party. It will be held at 9 pm EST on January 30th. Sign up here for Read Your World Virtual Party     18…

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My Oldest, Zoe Lee, Graduates from RISD!

My Oldest, Zoe Lee, Graduates from RISD!

Posted on July 24, 2024July 29, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

We are so proud of our oldest, Zoe Lee, for graduating from Rhode Island School of Design this past June with a degree in Industrial Design, and a minor in Nature Culture Sustainability Studies. She was chosen for the Entrepreneurial Award in her major, Industrial Design:   She was asked to present on her minor,…

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Pratt Family Weekend 2023: We Took a Drawing Class!

Pratt Family Weekend 2023: We Took a Drawing Class!

Posted on June 21, 2024July 29, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

It was our first time attending Pratt’s Family Weekend this past fall where our son is a freshman. My husband and I got up very early and drove for the Saturday event. Our son was still asleep so we took advantage of the full schedule of classes set up for the attendees. We chose to…

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Katia Wish’s Character Design Class

Posted on June 14, 2024July 29, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

Through a variety of exercises, students will learn basic anatomy and movements of children and animals. They will apply their observational skills into developing unique, believable and appealing characters suitable for children’s books. The emphasis is on creating characters who are consistent through a variety of facial expressions and movements.   Katia Wish’s Character Design…

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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2023

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2023

Posted on January 3, 2024January 4, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

My trip to NYC for USBBY was held at the Scholastic headquarters where the Scholastic Art Awards were on display. My son entered a piece for this prestigious competition but, alas, I didn’t see it on the walls. Nevertheless, he was interested in seeing the winners so here they are. What do you think? Can…

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Tai Moves into his Pratt Dorm

My Son Moves into his Dorm Room at Pratt Institute

Posted on November 22, 2023January 8, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

With our youngest now moved into Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, my husband and I are officially empty nesters, and yes, it is sad and hard for me. Luckily, our son is not too far away … about a four-hour commute any way you slice it be it by car, train, plane, or bus….

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Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Dorm

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Dorm

Posted on October 25, 2023January 8, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Dorms in midtown Manhattan have great security! I was impressed by how meticulous the front desk and security guards are with letting in visitors! The rooms are also quite spacious. Take a look:   Related posts: Dorm Rooms at Northwestern University RISD Pre-College Dorm Room: Summer 2022 What You Need…

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