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⚫ ] and author, '''Michelle Ferguson-Cohen''', was born in ] and like many military brats moved every few years as her father was transferred. Ferguson-Cohen's father, Brig. Gen. (R) Michael L. Ferguson, was a career Army officer whose service in Vietnam <ref></ref> was highlighted in ]'s ''The Stuff of Heroes'' . Her sister served during the Gulf War and her grandfather was KIA in WWII. Ferguson-Cohen moved to ] where she graduated from New York University, launched a successful career as a music industry entrepreneur and married her husband Adiel. She retired from the music industry in 2001 to focus on her writing and comedy career.

==Career==

] and author, '''Michelle Ferguson-Cohen''', authored, illustrated and published the first commercially available children's books for military brats. She has been called the ''"Dr. Seuss for Military Brats"'' <ref name="Washington Times"></ref>. ] and author, '''Michelle Ferguson-Cohen''', authored, illustrated and published the first commercially available children's books for military brats. She has been called the ''"Dr. Seuss for Military Brats"'' <ref name="Washington Times"></ref>.


Her two titles ''"Daddy, You're My Hero!''" and ''"Mommy, You're My Hero!"'' were the first books published to help children coping with deployment. Ferguson-Cohen published them in 2001 as part of her Books for BratsTM series to encourage pride in the term "Military Brat". The titles are recognized by educators and librarians for their unique multicultural illustrations and representations of female soldiers. Her two titles ''"Daddy, You're My Hero!''" and ''"Mommy, You're My Hero!"'' were the first books published to help children coping with deployment. Ferguson-Cohen published them in 2001 as part of her Books for BratsTM series to encourage pride in the term "Military Brat". The titles are recognized by educators and librarians for their unique multicultural illustrations and representations of female soldiers. Ferguson-Cohen established publishing company ] to publish and distribute her titles internationally.


During the first deployments of the Iraq War, Ferguson-Cohen worked with Family Readiness Groups nationwide to host readings of the books and convey coping skills to small children faced with separation from their parents. During the first deployments of the Iraq War, Ferguson-Cohen worked with Family Readiness Groups nationwide to host readings of the books and convey coping skills to small children faced with separation from their parents.


Sought out by the press as an expert in the military community, she became an advocate for military brats promoting equal representation for the military commuinity in the media. Ferguson-Cohen consulted with ] encouraging them to create programming and content to help military brats and inform their civilian peers. Sought out by the press as an expert in the military community, she became an advocate for military brats promoting equal representation for the military commuinity in the media. Ferguson-Cohen consulted with ] encouraging them to create programming and content to help military brats and inform their civilian peers.

⚫ Ferguson-Cohen is a standup comedian and comedy writer as well. Her standup material is featured in the anthology, '']''). Prior to her career as a writer and humorist Ferguson-Cohen was a music industry entrepreneur who owned an agency based in New York and London. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry she was involved in several celebrity charity projects that benefited children impacted by war.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
Ferguson-Cohen also wrote and illustrated '']''. The book addresses issues of transience and home. Ferguson-Cohen established publishing company ] to publish and distribute her titles internationally.
*'']'' (Little Redhaired Girl Publishing, ],) ISBN 978-0972926447, ISBN 978-0972926409
*'']'' (Little Redhaired Girl Publishing, ],) ISBN 978-0972926430
*'']'' (Michelle Ferguson-Cohen, ])


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⚫ Ferguson-Cohen is a standup comedian and comedy writer as well. Her standup material is featured in the anthology, '']''). Prior to her career as a writer and humorist Ferguson-Cohen was a music publicist and agency owner in New York and London. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry she was involved in several high-profile charity projects that benefited children impacted by war.
*''Coping with Terrorism & War''. By Leslie Packer, PhD.


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⚫ Ferguson-Cohen's father, Brig. Gen. (R) Michael L. Ferguson, was a career Army officer whose service in Vietnam <ref></ref> was highlighted in ]'s ''The Stuff of Heroes'' . Her grandfather was KIA in WWII <ref></ref>.
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Michelle Ferguson-Cohen
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BornFt. Benning, GA
Occupationauthor, childrens books, screenplays
GenreChildren's books, screenplays, novels
Website
http://www.booksforbrats.com

Military brat and author, Michelle Ferguson-Cohen, was born in Ft. Benning, Georgia and like many military brats moved every few years as her father was transferred. Ferguson-Cohen's father, Brig. Gen. (R) Michael L. Ferguson, was a career Army officer whose service in Vietnam was highlighted in William A. Cohen's The Stuff of Heroes . Her sister served during the Gulf War and her grandfather was KIA in WWII. Ferguson-Cohen moved to New York, New York where she graduated from New York University, launched a successful career as a music industry entrepreneur and married her husband Adiel. She retired from the music industry in 2001 to focus on her writing and comedy career.

Career

Military brat and author, Michelle Ferguson-Cohen, authored, illustrated and published the first commercially available children's books for military brats. She has been called the "Dr. Seuss for Military Brats" .

Her two titles "Daddy, You're My Hero!" and "Mommy, You're My Hero!" were the first books published to help children coping with deployment. Ferguson-Cohen published them in 2001 as part of her Books for BratsTM series to encourage pride in the term "Military Brat". The titles are recognized by educators and librarians for their unique multicultural illustrations and representations of female soldiers. Ferguson-Cohen established publishing company Little Redhaired Girl Publishing company to publish and distribute her titles internationally.

During the first deployments of the Iraq War, Ferguson-Cohen worked with Family Readiness Groups nationwide to host readings of the books and convey coping skills to small children faced with separation from their parents.

Sought out by the press as an expert in the military community, she became an advocate for military brats promoting equal representation for the military commuinity in the media. Ferguson-Cohen consulted with Sesame Workshop encouraging them to create programming and content to help military brats and inform their civilian peers.

Ferguson-Cohen is a standup comedian and comedy writer as well. Her standup material is featured in the anthology, Complete Idiot's Guide to Jokes). Prior to her career as a writer and humorist Ferguson-Cohen was a music industry entrepreneur who owned an agency based in New York and London. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry she was involved in several celebrity charity projects that benefited children impacted by war.

References

  1. article in Stars & Stripes
  2. Article on Ferguson-Cohen in the Washington Times

Bibliography

Sources

  • Coping with Terrorism & War. By Leslie Packer, PhD.

External links

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