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Martina Peluso’s Artwork on Display at Barefoot Books 30 Artist 30 Years Opening!

Published on 15/09/2022

Congratulations to Advocate-Art illustrator Martina Peluso for her display at Barefoot Book’s 30 artists, 30 years opening! Everyone was raving about Martina’s fantastic artwork on display.

Barefoot Books is celebrating 30 years of diversity and inclusion in publishing! Over its 30 years, Barefoot books has gone from an independent bookstore to a proudly independent publisher. They believe that every child should get the chance to see themselves in books!

Martina Peluso is a fantastic artist with Advocate Art! She has had a diverse career in all areas of illustration, including advertising, package design, and of course, children’s books! See more of her portfolio on Advocate Art’s website.

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