Stacie M CooteStacie M. Coote is a Certified Professional Career Coach, operational excellence strategist, and author passionate about helping youth connect with their roots and reach for their dreams. Barbara Jean and Brenda Go to the Mardi Gras is inspired by stries passed down through her mother and generations of her Louisiana family. Through her work, Stacie empowers young people to embrace their heritage, focus on their strengths, build confidence, and imagine bold futures. Learn more about the author and her work at https: //smceduservices.com/ Read More Read Less