My anticipation of the book The Little Iceberg arriving all the way from Scotland has been one of the few bright spots during COVID-19. I have been following the work of developmental psychologist and research scientist, Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk, since our paths crossed on Twitter. She founded connected babyto share the science of connection. The tagline for connected baby is “bringing the science of connection to life.” Dr. Zeedyk and her team at connected baby are the force behind bringing “The Little Iceberg” to fruition.
The Little Iceberg happily arrived at my house this past week. The book is substantial in scope and message. The story, written by Nicky Murray and companion guide, co-authored with Dr. Zeedyk, skillfully describes a healing relationship between a lonely iceberg floating aimlessly in a vast ocean that is befriended by a little bird. Glorious illustrations by Sylvia Lynch bring the words of author and educator, Nicky Murray to life as we watch an unconventional friendship unfold. The underlying themes of trauma and the healing nature of connection are woven throughout the story.
The book launch is available to view! You will meet Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk, author Nicky Murray, illustrator Sylvia Lynch, and some very special guests, in conversation about “The Little Iceberg.”
Published by Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, is a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN), currently in her 22nd year as a New Jersey school nurse in the Camden City School District. Robin is the Director for New Jersey to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Board. She is proud to be a Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow and past Program Mentor. Robin is the honored recipient of multiple awards for her work in school nursing and population health. These awards include, 2019 and 2020 National Association of School Nurses President’s Award, 2018 NCSN School Nurse of the Year, 2017 Johnson & Johnson School Nurse of the Year, and the New Jersey Department of Health 2017 Population Health Hero Award. Robin serves as faculty in the School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing, where she teaches the next generation of school nurses. She was presented the 2018 Rutgers University – Camden Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award for Part-time Faculty. Robin writes a weekly blog called The Relentless School Nurse. She also writes a monthly column in My American Nurse, the official journal of the American Nurses Association. Robin’s work is included as a case study in The Future of Nursing Report 2020-2030. You can follow Robin on Twitter at @RobinCogan.
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