About Jasmine Givens

Jasmine Givens is an author, mother, and doula. She created Jody the Big Sibling to help young children prepare emotionally and practically for welcoming a new baby.

Her experience working with children began at an early age while assisting her mother, a preschool teacher, and continued through her work supporting children and families.

Jasmine remembers being the older child when her mother was expecting her younger sister and wishing she had something that could help her understand what was happening. That experience inspired a story centered not only on the baby arriving, but also on the child whose family is changing around them.

Through Jody, Jasmine aims to help children feel prepared, involved, reassured, and loved as they step into their new role.