#celebrating dads

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Celebrating Dad: 20 Books for Father’s Day

“Whether biological, foster, or adoptive, they teach us through the encouragement they give, the questions they answer, the limits they set, and the strength they show in the face of difficulty and hardship.” ―Barack Obama

Barack Obama’s Father’s Day Proclamation given on June 15, 2012 was a loving tribute to fathers and men who stand in the gap, taking on an essential role in the lives of children. It is a running joke that Father’s Day does not get as much recognition as other holidays, but there are great men who are ever-present and debunk myths and stereotypes about Black fathers. The search for children’s books that shine a brilliant light on Black fathers, granddads, and men who uplift their families—biological and otherwise—revealed a considerable need for more books on the subject.

Obama’s proclamation also included a call-to-action for some dads to “re-engage with their families.” The reasons for disengagement may vary. Issues like divorce or incarceration, which are the realities for many children, are addressed along with stories and poems about dads and granddads cooking, doing hair, praying, or just hanging out.

Happy Father’s Day!

Our stories matter.

Books:

Hair Love

Matthew A. Cherry | Vashti Harrison | Kokila | 2019 

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I Am Perfectly Designed 

Karamo Brown | Jason "Rachel" Brown | Anoosha Syed | Henry Holt  | 2019 

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I Love You More Than . . .

Taye Diggs | Shane W. Evans | Feiwel & Friends | 2018 

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A Card For My Father

Samantha Thornhill | Morgan Clement | Penny Candy Books | 2018 

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Continue reading HERE on Our Stories Matter Blog for full list

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✮ Father's Day ✮

At one point, a man abandons a life of restless liberty to groom himself for a higher purpose; one that leads him to grow beyond his years and take the definitive role as a father. A role that calls for noble actions to inspire and instill examples in his children, in hopes that one day when frailty subdues his physical form all that he is would translate into unparalleled values that his…

✮ Father's Day ✮

[childrenchildrenandchaos]

Celebrating Father’s Day

Father's Day is just around the corner and it's important to celebrate the dad/s in your life to show them you appreciate them. When kids get older, they get more involved in how they get or make gifts for their dads and how to spend time with them.

Hello Everyone!

Father’s Day is just around the corner! This Sunday if you didn’t know. This post is mainly targeted at those who aren’t sure what to do for Father’s Day and for those who have to split it between fathers. Up until a few years ago, Father’s Day was not something that was really celebrated in my family. My father and his father weren’t in the picture, one of my grandfathers…

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As every guy who’s ever played on a team knows, you play better when you play together. So in 2012, we chose the night before Father’s Day to celebrate being dads together. We had such a great time, we’re inviting more dads to enjoy father’s day event 2018 in your city.