In-Store: Storytime w/ Christian Robinson: Dad

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Books Are Magic Montague | Brooklyn, NY

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"A powerful affirmation for all dads—the good, the flawed, and those doing the best they can." —Kirkus, Starred Review
About this Event

Event guidelines:

  • RSVP is highly encouraged but not required.
  • Additional copies of the event book will be available for purchase in-store.
  • The reading will be followed by a book signing. Books must be purchased at Books Are Magic to enter the signing line.
  • As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event, even if you have a ticket; email us and we'll work it out.

If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact [email protected].


From Caldecott Honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling creator Christian Robinson comes a loving, funny, and profound tribute to all kinds of dads, animal and human.

Dad is strong.
Dad is sweet.
Dad is here now.
Dad had to go away.

There are as many ways to be a dad as there are dads in the world. Dad is a bighearted tribute to all of them, reflecting the range of relationships dads have with their little ones. Christian Robinson’s exuberant illustrations guide the reader from animal to human fathers and babies, creating space for readers to recognize their own experiences.

Dad is destined to be a classic, an evergreen gift for new fathers, and one of those rare picture books that can resonate with every reader at any age.


Christian Robinson is an illustrator, author, animator, and designer based in Oakland, California. He is a Caldecott Honoree and illustrator of #1 New York Times bestsellers Last Stop on Market Street (by Matt de la Peña), The Bench (by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex), and Something, Someday (by Amanda Gorman). His solo projects include Another, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and the New York Times bestseller You Matter. His illustrations for Nina: A Story of Nina Simone (by Traci Todd), were recognized with a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor in 2022. Visit him online at TheArtofFun.com.

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Books Are Magic Montague, 122 Montague Street, Brooklyn, United States

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