Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT ARE THE BOOKS FOR BRATS TITLES? "Daddy, You're My Hero!" and "Mommy, You're my hero!" help address deployment in simple, non-threatening terms with children. Look forward to a book about moving, a book geared toward pre-teens, as well as general interest children's books.

WHO IS THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR? Though she's always been a writer, Michelle Ferguson-Cohen, was also a veteran of the music industry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General who served two tours in Vietnam, as well as the granddaughter of a soldier killed in action during WWII. She wrote these books out of her experience as a military "brat" when, as a child, she couldn't find any books that reflected her experience. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband. WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS SAY We receive numerous letters from teachers, child psychiatrists, guidance counselors and other childcare, education and health professionals. These professionals encourage using our books as resources for working with children in the military community. Watch our site's main page for updates on commentary from the professionals.

ARE THERE OTHER TITLES OR MERCHANDISE? Look forward to more books in the BOOKS FOR BRATS series. We plan on releasing more books by Michelle Ferguson-Cohen soon on topics dealing with moving and more.  In addition, some of the new titles will be written for older children including tweens. We are also developing merchandise to compliment the series. HOW CAN I SUBMIT MY WORK? We do not accept submissions by other authors or illustrators. We are not responsible for any material submitted to us. We are currently putting our resources into publishing the many books and other merchandise that have already been created for Books for Brats by Michelle Ferguson-Cohen.  For additional information on our policy click here.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY Our website has a messageboard, which you can feel free to use and communicate with new friends. Also, on the menu "links/communities" will direct you toward lots of great online support and social communities. Or sign up for our newsletter! HOW OFTEN ARE NEWSLETTERS SENT? Generally, we will send newsletters  monthly to keep you updated on what's happening here and things we think may be of interest to you. HOW DO I UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THE NEWSLETTER? To unsubscribe send an email with the subject 'UNSUBSCRIBE' to booksforbrats@aol.com ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING We hope to see the media cover more of the military community experience. We think it is vital for children's self-esteem to see themselves properly represented in the media. In addition, proper representation of our community in the media promotes, sensitivity and compassion from the general public. We hope these books go someway toward meeting those goals, but we also suggest your participation in promoting better understanding of the military families' experience by contacting your local and national media. In addition, we have begun a campaign to ask Oprah to help use her substantial power and compassion to bring the story of our community to the rest of the world. E-Mail Here Oprah: e-mail here The View: e-mail here Good Morning America: e-mail here Today: e-mail here and let us know of any other outlets you think are appropriate!