I sent the publisher three possible interpretations, and how the concept of "righteousness" can be depicted, especially since it's a big word that's difficult to explain to children. The publisher chose the third idea which shows moving forward and holding on to your principles despite being scared.
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spread illustration for a book about The Beatitudes published by ABCEDC. I was assigned the fourth, which is "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”