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Dr. Brittney Cooper on Picture Books, Collaboration, and Love
From Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators · Hosted by Jeff Utecht & Tricia Friedman
Episode summary
In this episode of Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators: Tricia Friedman welcomes Dr. Brittney Cooper to talk about her new picture book, Mama Says I'm Fine, illustrated by Tamisha Anthony. The conversation explores the story behind the book, the emotional weight of the phrase "you're fine," and how children's literature can hold care, resilience, identity, and family love.
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Tricia Friedman welcomes Dr. Brittney Cooper to talk about her new picture book, Mama Says I'm Fine, illustrated by Tamisha Anthony. The conversation explores the story behind the book, the emotional weight of the phrase "you're fine," and how children's literature can hold care, resilience, identity, and family love. Dr. Cooper reflects on what it means to write with intention and collaborate with artists, editors, and readers in mind.