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by Morgan Stevenson Cooper (Author), Geneva Bowers (Illustrator)
From self-taught, award-winning director Morgan Stevenson Cooper comes a heartfelt picture book about a girl on a mission to make her first movie--and lift her grandpa's spirits along the way.
Norah Rose loves movies--action, comedy, drama--you name it! She dreams of becoming a director, but Hollywood feels a long way from home. When her grandpa falls ill, Norah decides to make a movie just for him, because no one loves a good story more than Grandpa. Armed with her mom's phone, a head full of ideas, and the wide-open backdrop of Kansas City, Norah sets out to write, cast, shoot, and edit her very first film. There's a lot of work ahead, but Norah's sure of one thing: her movie is going to shine. With a spirited how-to approach and lively artwork by Geneva Bowers, Morgan Stevenson Cooper shows young readers how creativity, heart, and a little hustle can turn any dream into a reality.Author Biography
Morgan Stevenson Cooper is a Los Angeles-based writer and director from Kansas City, MO. He is a two-time Tribeca Film Festival award winner and creator of Peacock's award-winning drama series Bel-Air, based on his reimagining of '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as a modern-day drama. Cooper is committed to combining art with purpose to inspire the next generation of young filmmakers to tell their stories. I Can Make A Movie is his debut picture book.
Geneva Bowers is a Hugo Award-winning illustrator. Her work focuses on atmosphere and magic realism, giving a sense of calm and nostalgia. It is inspired by growing up in Appalachia, caught between glorious nature and geeky interests. She aims to make people smile while showing a piece of how beautiful life can be.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.39 x 8.76 x 11.31 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 11, 2025
