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We created this book for graduates, to help them think deliberately about how they want to spend their lives—and who they want to become. Each hardcover book is 6”x 6” with 88-pages of striking color throughout, starting with a lined page for a personal note from you to your favorite graduate. You may preview the full book in the flip through below.
"Your book is beautiful! It asks all the questions we should pose to our kids and to ourselves." —Lin
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About Dear Graduate
We created this book for graduates, to help them think deliberately about how they want to spend their lives—and who they want to become.
We first thought about all the crossroads in our own lives and why we chose the paths we took. We thought about all the people, smarts, and skills it takes to keep the world running. It inspired us and we wondered how we can all find dignity and satisfaction in our work, no matter what we do.
We also realized that asking, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” isn’t as helpful as it used to be. Maybe a better question is,
“What will you do when you grow up?”
We hope this book inspires future generations to continue to reframe age-old questions, to find new meaning in what is right for themselves, and to set their own standards for contentment and personal happiness.
— Charlie + Adam
About the Authors
Charlie
Charles McEnerney is a writer, musician, marketer and, most importantly, a dad to Adacie and Declan. Throughout his career, he has worked at HBO, GBH/PBS, Fast Company, Inc., and MovieMaker magazines, Seattle International Film Festival, Emerson College, The Grommet, and 826 Boston. Charlie was the singer, guitarist, and songwriter in the post-punk band Falling Stairs and is now a solo artist. He hosted and produced the Well-Rounded Radio music interview podcast for 10 years. Charlie grew up in Flushing, Queens in New York City and lives in Jamaica Plain in Boston, MA. He graduated from PS21, St. Michael’s, Holy Cross High School, and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
LinkedIn | charlesmcenerney.com
Adam
Adam Larson is an award-winning artist, creative director, designer, and illustrator. He founded the multi-disciplinary brand design studio, Adam&Co. who’s clients have included Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Fleetwood Mac, Herbie Hancock, Hoka, Nike, Puma, Saucony, Converse, The Boston Public Library, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Harvard, MIT, CNN, Major League Baseball, Penguin Books, Random House, among many others. He is the co-founding editor and art director of Lemon and Wednesday magazines. Adam grew up in Stoneham, MA and lives in Florence, MA with his American Bully Rhys. He graduated from Robin Hood Elementary, Stoneham Middle School, Stoneham High School, and Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts.
