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Author Dorothy H. Price takes wonderful memories from her childhood visiting various landmarks around New York City with her own father and creates a beautiful story about a father and daughter learning and embracing their history and culture.
It's Saturday, and that can mean only one thing. It's time for the Daddy Daughter Day surprise! Avery and her father prepare for the newest chapter in their tradition of spending the whole day together exploring new things. This Saturday involves a bus ride from their home in New Jersey to New York City. Aside from their normal stopover at their favorite eatery for a quick bite, Avery and her father do not visit the usual sites.
The duo hop on a subway that takes them all the way north to Harlem and to a building across the street from where Daddy was born, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - a national landmark. There, daddy introduces his little girl to important people from the past - Katherine Johnson, Wilma Rudolph, Ruby Bridges, and more. Father and daughter spend the rest of the day walking through exhibits, learning about black history and culture in America. As the day comes to an end and Avery and her father come home, she cannot contain her excitement to her mother and proudly proclaims, "On the next Daddy Daughter Day, I'll be the tour guide."
Illustrator Bryan M. Wilson masterfully captures the day with vibrant colors and creates scenes that encapsulate the story being told.
Dorothy H. Price is a writer based in North Carolina, but a Jersey Girl at heart. She cherishes the childhood trips with her dad displayed in the book, and those memories that have lasted throughout the years. Dorothy is the author of the Jalen's Big City Life chapter book series. This is her second picture book.
Bryan M Wilson is a career educator and painter. After obtaining his MFA he has studied with renowned artists such as Sean Cheetham, Jas Knight, and David Kassan. In addition to his remarkable artistic skills, Bryan has demonstrated a commitment to community engagement and support for fellow artists. His participation in projects such as the "ArtPop StreetGallery" and receiving grants like the Helpful Unfettered Gifts (HUG Grant) through 'Charlotte is Creative' reflects his dedication to fostering a vibrant art community. Based in Charlotte, NC, he is now exhibiting throughout the US and abroad alongside other distinguished artists.
- Publisher: ReyCraft Books (May 6, 2025)
- Language: English
- Hardcover: 32 pages
- ISBN-13: 9781478881919
- Reading age: 4 - 8 years
- Grade level: Preschool - 3
- Item Weight: 1 pound
- Dimensions: 9 x 0.7 x 11.4 inches
- BISAC Categories: Family, African American and Black
