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Lucy Kagan

@cottonbook.bsky.social

Illustrator, Zine-Maker, & Textile Designer repped by Adria Goetz at KT Literary (she/they) cottonbookgoods.com

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Missed the date to submit my debut for @massmice.bsky.social, but it will be at the Spin Rack table, booth 51! So excited to share a new comic for the first time in a long time!

#indiecomics #minicomics #mice2025

05.12.2025 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
lydia and elaine hugging each other with text saying "an emotional graphic novel about two girls reaching for gold-and each other."-kirkus reviews, on just between us

lydia and elaine hugging each other with text saying "an emotional graphic novel about two girls reaching for gold-and each other."-kirkus reviews, on just between us

figure skaters lydia, in a black costume, and elaine, in a white costume skating over orange bands of music notes. text says: "The skating sequences are full of reverence for both the beauty and athleticism of the sport. Each black-and-white panel bursts with movement, expression, and atmosphere as the story tenderly explores themes of queerness, ambition, and mutual pining." -kirkus reviews on just between us

figure skaters lydia, in a black costume, and elaine, in a white costume skating over orange bands of music notes. text says: "The skating sequences are full of reverence for both the beauty and athleticism of the sport. Each black-and-white panel bursts with movement, expression, and atmosphere as the story tenderly explores themes of queerness, ambition, and mutual pining." -kirkus reviews on just between us

Some words from Kirkus Reviews about my sapphic figure skating graphic novel, JUST BETWEEN US! The whole review is soooo lovely :')

You can find more info about the book here: www.penguinteen.com/978059369696...

05.12.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 76    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Illustrated in watercolor as if rendered in colorful felt, the Janni squad sits around a plate of snackies on a soft blanket while Astra confidently reads aloud from a board book of โ€œBRAN GREMLINS,โ€ Zelf looking skeptical in his baby chef outfit, Patty drinking Oo Moo and eyeing the cheese in front of them, and Janni clapping delightedly at Astraโ€™s story. 

A plush of The Little Stranger sits behind Astra, and Bovelโ€™s diary lies abandoned face-down on the floor amongst goldfish crackers.

Illustrated in watercolor as if rendered in colorful felt, the Janni squad sits around a plate of snackies on a soft blanket while Astra confidently reads aloud from a board book of โ€œBRAN GREMLINS,โ€ Zelf looking skeptical in his baby chef outfit, Patty drinking Oo Moo and eyeing the cheese in front of them, and Janni clapping delightedly at Astraโ€™s story. A plush of The Little Stranger sits behind Astra, and Bovelโ€™s diary lies abandoned face-down on the floor amongst goldfish crackers.

Listening to BCBP, thinking about the (without spoiling too much) occasional recurring threat that any or all of the Janni Squad could end up as babies, I needed them to get a Muppet Babies treatment in fun felt colors. @bcbparty.bsky.social

Instantly regret not adding plushie Genbu, though ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

03.12.2025 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Somehow I missed all of these until now, these are all so good, eee!!

03.12.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A pink comic cover that says โ€œTeenie Jeannieโ€ with a shark smiling in the center and a bunch of other sharks in bubbles around her

A pink comic cover that says โ€œTeenie Jeannieโ€ with a shark smiling in the center and a bunch of other sharks in bubbles around her

a black and white comic page
panel one: a little shark sticks her head on a hole in a coral reef
panel 2 :an eel pushes her out and says โ€œbuzz off will ya?โ€ as she apologizes 
panel 3: the shark happily swims away as a narration box says โ€œjeannie shark is smallโ€

a black and white comic page panel one: a little shark sticks her head on a hole in a coral reef panel 2 :an eel pushes her out and says โ€œbuzz off will ya?โ€ as she apologizes panel 3: the shark happily swims away as a narration box says โ€œjeannie shark is smallโ€

a black and white comic page
panel one: jeannie swims next to a great white shark for scale (she is small) as a narration box says โ€œโ€smaller than the littleest great white sharkโ€ฆโ€
panel 2: jeannie greets a black tip reef shark who greets her back โ€œsmaller than the reef sharkโ€ฆโ€
panel 3: a crab looks on in confusion as a current washes jeannie away โ€œSmall enough to get swept awayโ€ฆโ€

a black and white comic page panel one: jeannie swims next to a great white shark for scale (she is small) as a narration box says โ€œโ€smaller than the littleest great white sharkโ€ฆโ€ panel 2: jeannie greets a black tip reef shark who greets her back โ€œsmaller than the reef sharkโ€ฆโ€ panel 3: a crab looks on in confusion as a current washes jeannie away โ€œSmall enough to get swept awayโ€ฆโ€

A black and white comic page
panel 1: jeannie crashes into a bonnethead shark and they both look shocked
panel 2: the bonnethead shark smiles and says โ€œOh, Jeannie! What a fortuitous encounter! <3โ€
panel 3: jeannie looks deeply confused โ€œBonnie shark uses a lot of words Jeannie does not understand.โ€

A black and white comic page panel 1: jeannie crashes into a bonnethead shark and they both look shocked panel 2: the bonnethead shark smiles and says โ€œOh, Jeannie! What a fortuitous encounter! <3โ€ panel 3: jeannie looks deeply confused โ€œBonnie shark uses a lot of words Jeannie does not understand.โ€

Hi I made a silly little comic about a silly little shark and its free on itch io i think you should read it ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿ’–
shoona.itch.io/teenie-jeannie

#myart #comics #shark

30.11.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 164    ๐Ÿ” 71    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Aww, thank you Roxy!! ๐Ÿฅฐ

01.12.2025 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An artfully composed photo of a stationery set surrounded with flowers and cottage trinkets: the set includes an envelope, sticker sheet, and writing paper which all feature the Secret Tea Shop design, full of tea cups, desserts, and a calm, sophisticated bunny who watches over the tea experience.

An artfully composed photo of a stationery set surrounded with flowers and cottage trinkets: the set includes an envelope, sticker sheet, and writing paper which all feature the Secret Tea Shop design, full of tea cups, desserts, and a calm, sophisticated bunny who watches over the tea experience.

An artfully composed photo shows a stationery set surrounded by cheerful blossoms, ribbon, and letter-writing paraphernalia: the stationery set features envelopes, letter paper, and a washi sticker sheet all decorated with honey, clover, and a happy brown bear enjoying life, with a little bee buzzing about here and there. 

All are illustrated in a watercolor, slightly cartooned style.

An artfully composed photo shows a stationery set surrounded by cheerful blossoms, ribbon, and letter-writing paraphernalia: the stationery set features envelopes, letter paper, and a washi sticker sheet all decorated with honey, clover, and a happy brown bear enjoying life, with a little bee buzzing about here and there. All are illustrated in a watercolor, slightly cartooned style.

An artfully composed photo shows a stationery set surrounded by flowers, ribbon, and letter-writing paraphernalia: the stationery set features envelopes, letter paper, and a washi sticker sheet all illustrated with the theme of a bakery run by a glasses-wearing fox and a hardworking sheep, with lots of bread and pastries strewn about. 

All are illustrated in a watercolor, slightly cartooned style.

An artfully composed photo shows a stationery set surrounded by flowers, ribbon, and letter-writing paraphernalia: the stationery set features envelopes, letter paper, and a washi sticker sheet all illustrated with the theme of a bakery run by a glasses-wearing fox and a hardworking sheep, with lots of bread and pastries strewn about. All are illustrated in a watercolor, slightly cartooned style.

Rounds of wood are arranged as stepping stones on an airy background of textiles and flowers. On each round is a stamp-style washi sticker, with designs from the Secret Tea Shop collection, with various cups and pots of tea in a gentle watercolor style.

Rounds of wood are arranged as stepping stones on an airy background of textiles and flowers. On each round is a stamp-style washi sticker, with designs from the Secret Tea Shop collection, with various cups and pots of tea in a gentle watercolor style.

I donโ€™t have any special sales up for Small Business Saturday, but if youโ€™d love to support an independent artist and get some great gifts before the season gets too busy, Iโ€™ve been designing cottagecore stationery that fantasy lovers would really enjoy!

cottonbookgoods.com
๐ŸŒฑ #cutestationery ๐Ÿ„โœจ

30.11.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Illustration of a wacky colourful bird creature surrounded by flowers with text that reads: donโ€™t give your money to billionaires, support artists and goofballs and wild wonderful weirdos

Illustration of a wacky colourful bird creature surrounded by flowers with text that reads: donโ€™t give your money to billionaires, support artists and goofballs and wild wonderful weirdos

A reminder this holiday season and always

30.11.2025 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1228    ๐Ÿ” 565    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Haptic Lab | Designed to Touch Haptic Lab designs for dreamers, explorers, and slow makers. Be the first to explore new maps, quilts, and stories from our design studio.

The amazing www.hapticlab.com is having a really good sale; if you are fond of textile art, or maps, or kites, go check them out.

01.12.2025 14:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Shopโ€™s finally open! ๐ŸŽ‰ Any shares are greatly appreciated ๐Ÿ’–

monstercliche.com

28.11.2025 00:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 91    ๐Ÿ” 66    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An artfully composed photo of a stationery set surrounded with flowers and cottage trinkets: the set includes an envelope, sticker sheet, and writing paper which all feature the Secret Tea Shop design, full of tea cups, desserts, and a calm, sophisticated bunny who watches over the tea experience.

An artfully composed photo of a stationery set surrounded with flowers and cottage trinkets: the set includes an envelope, sticker sheet, and writing paper which all feature the Secret Tea Shop design, full of tea cups, desserts, and a calm, sophisticated bunny who watches over the tea experience.

An artfully composed photo shows a stationery set surrounded by cheerful blossoms, ribbon, and letter-writing paraphernalia: the stationery set features envelopes, letter paper, and a washi sticker sheet all decorated with honey, clover, and a happy brown bear enjoying life, with a little bee buzzing about here and there. 

All are illustrated in a watercolor, slightly cartooned style.

An artfully composed photo shows a stationery set surrounded by cheerful blossoms, ribbon, and letter-writing paraphernalia: the stationery set features envelopes, letter paper, and a washi sticker sheet all decorated with honey, clover, and a happy brown bear enjoying life, with a little bee buzzing about here and there. All are illustrated in a watercolor, slightly cartooned style.

An artfully composed photo shows a stationery set surrounded by flowers, ribbon, and letter-writing paraphernalia: the stationery set features envelopes, letter paper, and a washi sticker sheet all illustrated with the theme of a bakery run by a glasses-wearing fox and a hardworking sheep, with lots of bread and pastries strewn about. 

All are illustrated in a watercolor, slightly cartooned style.

An artfully composed photo shows a stationery set surrounded by flowers, ribbon, and letter-writing paraphernalia: the stationery set features envelopes, letter paper, and a washi sticker sheet all illustrated with the theme of a bakery run by a glasses-wearing fox and a hardworking sheep, with lots of bread and pastries strewn about. All are illustrated in a watercolor, slightly cartooned style.

Rounds of wood are arranged as stepping stones on an airy background of textiles and flowers. On each round is a stamp-style washi sticker, with designs from the Secret Tea Shop collection, with various cups and pots of tea in a gentle watercolor style.

Rounds of wood are arranged as stepping stones on an airy background of textiles and flowers. On each round is a stamp-style washi sticker, with designs from the Secret Tea Shop collection, with various cups and pots of tea in a gentle watercolor style.

I donโ€™t have any special sales up for Small Business Saturday, but if youโ€™d love to support an independent artist and get some great gifts before the season gets too busy, Iโ€™ve been designing cottagecore stationery that fantasy lovers would really enjoy!

cottonbookgoods.com
๐ŸŒฑ #cutestationery ๐Ÿ„โœจ

30.11.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Iโ€™m in the same boat, this is forcing me to go ahead and unsubscribe to so many newsletters since the folders are gone. Multiple times a day is ridiculous

21.11.2025 18:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A leather wristlet with a wrist strap laying down. It looks like an Ace of Spades playing card with a large black spade in the center.

A leather wristlet with a wrist strap laying down. It looks like an Ace of Spades playing card with a large black spade in the center.

Close up of sewn spade and embroidered "A"s and spades.

Close up of sewn spade and embroidered "A"s and spades.

Our Poker Wristlet, a cute leather wrist-strap with embroidered details and a back zipper, is available on Backerkit for $35 pledge! โ™ ๏ธ
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d... #fashionsky #shopsmall

04.11.2025 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tiny Wizard text logo in green and gold. A candle, a little door, and a star are hidden in the text. Underneath the logo is a large wide-brimmed wizard's hat with eyes and glasses. Text next to the hat says: We can no longer be seen or heard. A choice made for us, long ago. But we can still connect. Thank you for accepting one of our wizards into your home, and may they bring you some much-needed magic. Tiny Wizard is a solo RPG about a tiny wizard exploring your actual house. Together youโ€™ll climb furniture, cast spells, and open portals to bring the magic of the Tiny Realm back to Earth, one room at a time. Intended for all ages, Tiny Wizardโ€™s gameplay is inspired by solo TTRPGs, virtual pets, and memories of being very small.

Tiny Wizard text logo in green and gold. A candle, a little door, and a star are hidden in the text. Underneath the logo is a large wide-brimmed wizard's hat with eyes and glasses. Text next to the hat says: We can no longer be seen or heard. A choice made for us, long ago. But we can still connect. Thank you for accepting one of our wizards into your home, and may they bring you some much-needed magic. Tiny Wizard is a solo RPG about a tiny wizard exploring your actual house. Together youโ€™ll climb furniture, cast spells, and open portals to bring the magic of the Tiny Realm back to Earth, one room at a time. Intended for all ages, Tiny Wizardโ€™s gameplay is inspired by solo TTRPGs, virtual pets, and memories of being very small.

Surprise: we're working on something new! A game called Tiny Wizard.

19.11.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 167    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14
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I got a little daily calendar and have been designing a sword-of-the-day every day for the past two months! Each week is a new theme; it's been fun to do a bunch of little design explorations under one big umbrella. You can see them all on my patreon: www.patreon.com/careydraws

29.10.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 85    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Go support your local coffee shops! I guarantee their coffee is tastier and their pastries delightful. And if youโ€™re lucky, there will be a dog or cat to adore

13.11.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 242    ๐Ÿ” 124    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Given -everything- I'm not big on advertising myself at the moment. I did just add a couple items to the shop and would appreciate a look, though www.etsy.com/shop/Indiffe...

11.11.2025 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!!! Iโ€™m actually starting to get ideas, maybe Iโ€™ll try actually making something like this eventually! ๐Ÿ˜†

12.11.2025 19:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thing that was impossible to search for today on the internet: how to install inseam pockets in side zip pants.

Going to experiment rather than go to the library today, but I just wanted a quick reference on what those layers of fabric actually look like, and what order to sew them in

12.11.2025 18:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New stickers! Iโ€™ll have some of these with me at Thought Bubble this weekend.

12.11.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A scrolling banner tops a graphic showing digitally mocked up playing cards scattered on a cheerfully patterned peach background. 

The cards are soft cheerful colors that evoke golden hour, and each shows a watercolor illustration of a forest creature (or two or three) doing something described on the card. 

Mabel the possum happily ices cakes in the card Patissier Mabel, Opal the frog reads on a big propped up book in Opalโ€™s Library, and several action cards outline activities like โ€œHelp a Neighborโ€ or โ€œMake Musicโ€ with characters interacting in a cozy woodland world.

Text: Cozy card game & board game art. Bring a gentle watercolor hand to your game design.

A scrolling banner tops a graphic showing digitally mocked up playing cards scattered on a cheerfully patterned peach background. The cards are soft cheerful colors that evoke golden hour, and each shows a watercolor illustration of a forest creature (or two or three) doing something described on the card. Mabel the possum happily ices cakes in the card Patissier Mabel, Opal the frog reads on a big propped up book in Opalโ€™s Library, and several action cards outline activities like โ€œHelp a Neighborโ€ or โ€œMake Musicโ€ with characters interacting in a cozy woodland world. Text: Cozy card game & board game art. Bring a gentle watercolor hand to your game design.

Iโ€™ve always sought out board games / card games that have both great gameplay AND art I love, and it brings me a lot of joy to sit around the table playing games like that with friends.

As an illustrator, I would love to work with game designers, so I whipped up a mockup card game as an example!

12.11.2025 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Malatona When It Rains (Cuando Llueve en Mรกlatona) A graphic novel about death and politics in a 17th-century province / Un cรณmic sobre la muerte y la polรญtica en el siglo XVIII

Hey everyone! I am gearing up for the first print run of Malatona, a political intrigue set in a fictional 17th century province. Back the project here (ยกdisponible en espaรฑol!): www.kickstarter.com/projects/mak...

02.11.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 69    ๐Ÿ” 56    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
A game card with peach-y hues featuring artwork of a possum patissier piping some icing onto pink desserts. 

Text: Patissier Mable. The only thing that delights Mabel more than a decadent treat is baking them! You can count on this scrappy little patissier to make you the best cake ever.

A game card with peach-y hues featuring artwork of a possum patissier piping some icing onto pink desserts. Text: Patissier Mable. The only thing that delights Mabel more than a decadent treat is baking them! You can count on this scrappy little patissier to make you the best cake ever.

A game card with leafy green hues, featuring watercolor art of a raccoon happily curled up under the leaves in a pile of โ€œtreasure,โ€ that certainly most would consider trash. 

Text: Hoard of Treasures. Some may say that these are no treasures, only mere trinkets, but you know better. Every trinket is a treasure.

A game card with leafy green hues, featuring watercolor art of a raccoon happily curled up under the leaves in a pile of โ€œtreasure,โ€ that certainly most would consider trash. Text: Hoard of Treasures. Some may say that these are no treasures, only mere trinkets, but you know better. Every trinket is a treasure.

As a frequent illustrator of cute lil guys and lover of board games like Everdell and Raccoon Tycoon, I would LOVE to work on a board game or card game in that vein.

Iโ€™ve been playing with mocking up cards of my own little critters, Mabel and Basil, to see what that might look like, so more soon!

10.11.2025 16:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
a small ceramic dish shaped like a raccoons head, with leaves in the background

a small ceramic dish shaped like a raccoons head, with leaves in the background

a small ceramic dish shaped like a sleeping black bear, with leaves in the background

a small ceramic dish shaped like a sleeping black bear, with leaves in the background

a small ceramic dish shaped like a sparrow, with leaves in the background

a small ceramic dish shaped like a sparrow, with leaves in the background

a small ceramic dish shaped like a sleeping squirrel, with leaves in the background

a small ceramic dish shaped like a sleeping squirrel, with leaves in the background

Shop update preview is up at hellocloudy.com/NOVEMBER25 !

๐Ÿป๐Ÿฟ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›

Ceramics will go up for sale on November 8th at 7pm CET at hellocloudyart.etsy.com

#shopupdate #nightmarket #ceramics #artshop #SmallshopEU

08.11.2025 09:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 446    ๐Ÿ” 127    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

We had more space than usual behind the table at Nekocon, and it was so chilly, we were really like, โ€œDang, would have been nice to have that kettleโ€ฆโ€ ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

07.11.2025 17:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ve been meaning to buy my neighborโ€™s cheap kettle and big power bank she had from traveling a lot last year, just so I can always make tea behind my artist alley booth. Cons are so stressful, itโ€™s nice to at least be able to rely on a hot cup of tea

07.11.2025 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wait, what, this is THE BEST DAY!!

(Chika Umino on Manben)

07.11.2025 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yep, exactly! We did give ourselves a few months, given that everyoneโ€™s outside workloads would make it so that in reality, itโ€™s a lot less time, but basically the same idea!

06.11.2025 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Two weeks left for my crowdfund! It's over halfway to the goal so it just needs a bit more support ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

04.11.2025 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Jay is absolutely right and the great thing is thereโ€™s one candidate for Mayor in NYC who wants to make free day care happen!

04.11.2025 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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