Just For the Dads! Happy Father's Day

There are many definitions of a father. A father can be a hero, a comedian, and a best friend. But most of all he can be our biggest teacher. I decided to feature Patrick Patterson's book, I Love When Daddy Reads To Me, because of the representation of an African-American father and the relationship with his daughters. Not only are his daughters featured in the book, they helped him write it.  Patterson demonstrates that African-American fathers can be involved in their physical lives and their education. 

In past years, a lot of sources have lead us to believe that the involvement of the black father was disheartening. However, in the C.D.C report issued in December 2013, it shows that black fathers are actually involved with their children. This also includes fathers who live outside of the home. People have suggested that this study has debunked the myth of black fathers and continues to shine a better light on the topic. 

No matter the race or the relationship a male has with a child, being there for them can be the greatest gift. 
 I have listed some great titles that are great reads for Father's Day. 

Happy Father's Day!

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Footnote:

 Jones J, Mosher WD. Fathers’ involvement with their children: United States, 2006–2010. National health statistics reports; no 71. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2013.

 

9 Books Celebrating African-American Fathers

Fatherhood will put a man through a lot, but it's a tremendous job, the best in the world - even better than playing basketball.~ Derek Fisher 

For Father's Day this year, I decided to make a children's book list about African-American fathers.  However, I was a little disappointed about not seeing many in this category. Hopefully, in the near future, more books will be written depicting positive 
relationships between African-American fathers and their children. 
So this blog is dedicated to the fathers, stepfathers, uncles, 
grandfathers, the wise man down the street, or that male teacher 
who listens, these books are for you. Enjoy! Happy Father's Day!

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