Amber signing her first books! What a proud moment for Dad AND daughter!
Editor’s Introduction:
As we have celebrated both fatherhood and literacy this month on Book Dads, I’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic participation of all of the guests featured throughout June. Almost everyone I contacted with an invitation to participate responded with a resounding yes! The beauty of this isn’t just the feeling of satisfaction I received simply from having so many wanting to participate. No, for me it’s about knowing others who are as passionate about fatherhood and literacy as I am. While I’ve enjoyed every minute of my work as editor of Book Dads, this month’s Father’s Day Celebration has been the most fulfilling and meaningful so far. By the way, we’re going to extend the celebration past Father’s Day all the way until June 30th.
As a result, I really wanted to kick off Father’s Day weekend with something extra special so I’ve been holding onto this post for a few weeks now.
Many of you may have seen the story in the New York Daily News. If not, you may have seen me post the story to Twitter or Facebook as well.
Please enjoy my review of two books written by the Daddy/Daughter team known as Daddy Daughter Publishing: Ephraim Benton and his seven-year-old daughter, Amber Benton.
About Daddy Daughter Publishing:
Daddy Daughter Publishing is a father/daughter team that creates stories. Seven year old Amber writes and creates the characters, while her father Ephraim takes her characters and creates a more concrete story. Their mission is to create stories and promote literacy in urban or impoverished communities. In the future, we will publish other children’s books by other kids and create animated cartoons.
To learn more, visit their website (www.daddydaughterpub.com).
About the books:
The Story of Two Best Friends: Nail & Hammer – Nail & Hammer is the story of two best friends who do everything together. It deals with friendship, peer