the first childrens picture books for military brats!

Books for Brats, Home of the first children's picture books for military brats, "Daddy, You're My Hero!" and "Mommy, You're My Hero!" Titles written and illustrated by an adult military brat help military families coping with deployment. Books for Brats™ has been working with educators, Family Readiness Groups and military families since 2001 to help support and advocate for children of military personnel.

These childrens picture books are unique because they:

Are written and illustrated by a military brat who has experienced deployment of a parent during war.
Feature military brats as “STARS” of the books and represent the diverse military community.
Promote pride in family and community.
Written from a child’s perspective. Do not speak in a patronizing or authoritative voice to children, but a comforting and entertaining one.
Encourage discussion about parent’s absence.
Help alleviate anger through understanding and provide coping concepts and outlets.
Provide language for children to express confusing emotions.
Promote awareness and diversity education in civilian community about the military family experience.
Do not portray the military or their families as villains or victims, but a proud service community.
Provide an alternative voice of pride for children in the media.

quick press links

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Here are links to some stories in the press about Books for BratsTM. We are working on a comprehensive press database.  Some links will take you away from the booksforbrats.com website:

·         A broken life: The brief and tragic story of Kelsey Smith-Briggs- Oklahoman

·         ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Topics Regarding War with Iraq | Business Wire | Find Articles at BNET.com

·         American Press Institute; Sources for Parents to Explain War

·         Army Wife Talk Radio

·         At Ease- Magazine for Military Families

·         Billboard - Good Works Michelle Ferguson and War Child

·         Bookcatcher Books for Brats Marks 5 Years Helping Children Cope With Deployment

·         Commander in Chief – House.com – Tips for Coping with Deployment

·         Eyewitness in Iraq

·         Father’s & Families, the Mike “Radio Dad” Austin Show- Nationally Syndicated Radio 7/15/2004

·         Fayetteville Observer – Pioneer Books for Brats Celebrates 5 Years -  Fayetteville Observer

·         Fox News; Mother’s Day Bittersweet for Military Moms

·         Ft. Wayne Sentinel New York woman writes books to help kids with parents in military- 2/2/2004

·         Gaston Gazette In the Line of Duty

·         http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-22808149_ITM Experts to Discuss Children and Television War Coverage

·         KCNC TV CBS 4Denver

·         King County Journal Till Daddy Comes Home-  2/8/2004

·         Knight Ridder Newspapers Wire New York Woman Writes Books to Help Children with Parents in the Military

·         Mayport (Jacksonsville) Mirror American Legion Provides Children Cuddly Friend for when Things Get Scary

·         Military.com

·         New York Book Festival

·         Newport News Daily Press Books seek to help children cope with parent deployment 1/17/2004

·         Operation Soldier Support

·         Positive Parenting

·         Sgt. Mom

·         Solo-ops- Book Review

·         South Ben Tribune Books Help Kids Understand Deployments -  2/10/2004

·         Sunday Bergen Record; Knight Ridder NewspapersReassurance for Children of Troops

·         Tallahassee Democrat Book helps children cope with parents in the military-  2/17/2004

·         TCK International- Resources for Military Kids

·         The Arizona Republic Books help children whose parents are in the military-  2/6/2004

·         The Celebrity Cafe Review 1/27/2004 

·         Chicago Tribune, Books Help Military Brats ‘Soldier’ On (lack of books explaining deployment)

·         The Chicago TribuneBooks Help Military Brats “Soldier” On

·         The Honolulu Advertiser Books help kids deal with parent’s deployment -  2/10/2004

·         The Oregon Herald.com

·         The Washington Times – Military Children’s Story Told, Dr. Seuss for Military Brats 

·         Today’s Officer- “(books) reassure and instill a sense of pride in the children of military parents.”

·         Tony Fletcher’s IJamming

·         U Magazine- USAA Magazine for children “Shades of Blue- – help kids today cope with separation from parent”

·         Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

·         Wichita Eagle/ Kansas.com Books tell children what ‘deployment’ means

Book Donations

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 Over the last few years we have used our profits, to make donations to many including:

  • Ft. Myer, Rangers Corps
  • Ft. Offut Elementary Schools
  • National Military Family Association
  • Walter Reed Hospital
  • USO General Douglas McArthur Memorial Center
  • Fisher House
  • Servicemen’s Hotel in NYC
  • Navy Child Development Homes
  • United Through Reading

    • Radio Announcements & Interviews

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  • New York Woman Writes Books to Help Kids with Parents in Military 101.9 The Mix 2/5/2004
  • KSON 97.3- nationally syndicated radio broadcast of dj’s daughter reading the books! book contest!
  • KGAB- The Morning Zone with Dave Chaffin and Amy Richards
  • WBIX BOSTON- Boston Business Journal Morning Show “Dealing with Deployment”
  • WLOX ABC 13- Biloxi, MS 7/2/2004
  • Father’s & Families, the Mike “Radio Dad” Austin Show- Nationally Syndicated Radio
  • Army Wife Talk Radio

    • Media Recommendations

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    Recommended by:

    • The American Press Institute- Resources to speak with children about war
    • TCK International
    • Spouse Buzz
    • Commander In Chief House.com

    Charity Organization Recommendations

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    Recommended by:

    • 4-H Operation Military Kids
    • United Through Reading
    • Operation Soldier Support
    • Life Transformed

    Medical Professional Recommendations

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    Childcare Professionals Recommendations

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    Recommended by:

    • Georgetown University; Resources for Youth Serving Professionals Caring for Children & Adolescents with Deployed Military Parents
    • Summer Reading Program Rita Army Child Services New Family Support Program
    • Army Child Services

    Military Organization Recommendations

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    The following military organizations have recommended our titles:

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