Representation is a gift

When I began SUMMER TO WINTER, I noticed more than one brown or Black reader and/or friend asked if (Peter) Dunlop is Black. 

The relief and joy in their faces, or in their voices, or text messages become even more so when they see other Black characters of varying cultural backgrounds, on my Instagram page. 

And there is an unexplainable reaction when my readers realize even the white characters' cultural backgrounds are also explained.

Black Furry making Black furries!

Having fun as a Black Furry trying to work different types of Black hair around different feline and canine ears!😄 

"Mrs. Pennies" - Ooo! Remember to curve her nose more and add eyeliner!

"Mr. Peter Dunlop" - I just love *this* Math teacher! But I didn't even like those I had in real life!😆 

"Mrs. Pennies" again! I fixed her collar and a few other items on her.