Missing Daddy by Mariame Kaba

A little girl who misses her father because he's away in prison shares how his absence affects different parts of her life. Her greatest excitement is the days when she gets to visit her beloved father. With gorgeous illustrations throughout, this book illuminates the heartaches of dealing with missing a parent.

Missing Daddy was selected as one of Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books 2019. 

Mariame Kaba is an educator and organizer based in New York City. She has been active in anti-criminalization and anti-violence movements for the past thirty years. 

bria royal is a multidisciplinary artist from Chicago.