Jackson stands in a local store in the Washington, D.C. area. She holds one of Lucido’s coloring books in her hands. As she flips through the book, she says she is drawn to their beauty and authenticity. Sitting down and coloring, Jackson adds, relaxes her and just makes her feel happy.

　　"Oh, it is very relaxing. Any stress just sort of falls away. It frees your mind. And it's not as daunting as trying to fill a blank page. The pictures, I think, are just happy. They just make me feel happy. I love her little birds. There is just something about them. They make me smile. So I'm saving the bird pictures to the very end, I think."

　　For now, there is strong demand for adult coloring books. That fact keeps Lucido happy and busy.

　　I’m Anna Matteo.

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　　Words in This Story

　　craze – n. something that is very popular for a period of time

　　inspiration – n. a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something

　　boom! – interjection indicates that something has happened suddenly

　　sketch – n. a quick, rough drawing that shows the main features of an object or scene

　　geometric – adj. of, relating to, or according to the methods or principles of geometry

　　journal – n. a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts

　　therapeutic – adj. producing good effects on your body or mind :

　　vibrant – adj. very bright and strong

　　encourage – v. to make (someone) more likely to do something : to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident

　　positive feedback – n. helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc.

　　drawn – v. to bring toward oneself or itself, as by inherent force or influence; attract:

　　authenticity – n. real or genuine : not copied or false

　　daunting – adj. tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with