Hana Higginbotham, Maya Mesheryakova, Mayan Kotaro Hirakita, Hideki Maruyama (Role: Joint author)
Apr 20, 2025
Okie Dokie is a heartwarming picture book that follows the gentle adventure of two characters, Okie and Dokie, as they explore big questions about the world and our shared future. With poetic language and vibrant illustrations, this story invites readers—young and old alike—on a journey of imagination and reflection. What should we preserve? What should we let go of? And what must we reimagine to build a better tomorrow? Inspired by UNESCO’s report Reimagining Our Futures Together, this book was created by graduate students at Sophia University. It weaves themes of education, cooperation, and sustainability into a narrative that encourages dialogue between generations. Through Okie and Dokie's discoveries, readers are gently encouraged to think about the evolving relationship between people, nature, and technology. Ideal for storytime at home or as a starting point for classroom discussions, Okie Dokie offers a thoughtful yet playful way to spark conversations about the future we want to create—together.