Woodbury Woman, ‘Cookie Movement’ Founder, Announces New Book

Woodbury resident Trina Dawkins Patterson has a new book, Great Inspirations by a Few Great Kids, part of her “Cookie Movement.”

The Cookie Movement is aimed at creating an atmosphere of respect and building positive relationships through her public speaking, seminars and children’s books.

Great Inspirations follows Patterson’s previous book, A Tale of Two Cookies.

See: ‘The Cookie Movement’ Comes To Woodbury

Great Inspirations by a Few Great Kids is a collection of quotes, poems and stories from young writers.

In the book, the youngsters “share their perspectives on friendship, perseverance, self-discovery, faith and so much more,” reads a release. “Children from all walks of life have contributed to this fun, whimsical book and you will be amazed by their insight, touched by their compassion for others, and amused by their humor.”

People can find the book online on the Cookie movement website.

Patterson, a Flint, Mich., who has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in administration. She discovered, however, that she would rather be “teaching, encouraging, motivating,” she told Patch in a December 2011 interview.

She later moved to working on personal and professional development for college students and doing public speaking. Her message is one of self-esteem, creating healthy relationships and “making wise life choices.”

Patterson urges people to talk about their differences and ask questions. The overriding theme for the Cookie Movement, she said, is simply kindness and respect.

“Do that, and you will definitely come out on top,” she said.

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