Jun 4, 2009
Becoming Dad with writer Leonard Pitts Jr., & Real Dads Stand Up! with Alicia M. Crowe, attorney
Book Giveaway Info Below!
Becoming Dad:
Pulitzer prize winning journalist Leonard Pitts Jr., author of Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood, explores black men’s relationships with their fathers and how it impacts their parenting. Using intimate interviews, research and his own experiences, Mr.Pitts considers how men learn to be fathers, the importance of fathers, the reasons men struggle with this role, and culls lessons learned and guidance of value for all fathers.
Mr.Pitts will speaks at the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest Sat. June 6 at 11 am
Real Dads Stand Up! What Every Single Father Should Know About Child Support, Rights & Custody
As the number of children living without their fathers increases, dads are saying it’s not their fault, it’s…their ex’s fault…
According to Attorney Alicia Crowe, Real Dads accept their parental responsibilities and use mediation and the law to protect their parental rights. Ms.Crowe has represented parents in family court for over a decade and “created this book as a way to inform, inspire, empower, and challenge fathers to step up to the plate and become active, responsible, and nurturing adults in their children’s lives.”
Check out Ms.Crowe’s upcoming appearances
ENTER LISTENER GIVEAWAY for 1 of the following:
•a copy of Becoming Dad by Leonard Pitts Jr.
•a copy of Before I Forget (fiction novel) by Leonard Pitts Jr.
•a copy of Real Dads Stand Up! by Alicia M. Crowe
•an XL Real Dads T-shirt (black w/white lettering)
TO ENTER GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment on the show and an email letting us know which items you are interested in!
