The Commuter

An Organized Girl’s Guide to Overcoming Parent Death

"Grief Log," a story by Venita Blackburn, illustrated by Bianca Alejos

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Grief Log

Illustrator Bianca Alejos earned an Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts from Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, CT and her Bachelor’s Degree in 2D Animation from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. 

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