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Joe came to America from Africa when he was young. He worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home. Like so many immigrants before and after him, Joe succeeded when many thought he would fail.In telling the story of how his father came to America, Doyin Richards tells the story of many immigrants, and opens the experience up to readers of all backgrounds. Here is a moving and empowering story of how many different people, from different places, make us great. Acclaimed artist Joe Cepeda brings the story to life with beautiful paintings, full of heart.
About the Author
Doyin (pronounced "doe-ween") Richards is a daddy, husband, author, and public speaker inspiring new mothers and fathers to think, laugh, and learn while evolving as parents and as people. Since creating his Daddy Doin' Work blog in June 2012 it has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular daddy blogs in America with no signs of slowing down. He is an in-demand speaker on the topic of modern fatherhood. He has been interviewed by the TODAY Show, NPR, Katie Couric, USA Today, CNN, Parents Magazine, Yahoo!, Huffington Post Live, DL Hughley, Sunrise Australia, the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Better TV, and more. In addition to his print, radio, and television interviews, Doyin shares his opinions with millions of readers as a staff writer for Upworthy and a contributing writer for TODAY Parents, Parents Magazine, The Huffington Post, CNN Headline News, The Good Men Project, and AskMen.com. He's also loved by major brands as he recently starred in an international Microsoft commercial and has partnered with Carnival Cruise Lines, Ford Motor Company, Johnson & Johnson, Proctor and Gamble, and more. As a graduate of Union College in Schenectady, NY, Doyin holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology. From a personality perspective, Doyin is classified as a strong ENFP according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. These individuals are classified as being great communicators who are empathetic, inspirational, and concerned about the needs of others. Fun facts about Doyin:- He is deathly afraid of frogs- He is the only human being on the planet who doesn't like potatoes, coffee, or chocolate- He is a die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan- He is a sucker for superhero movies- He smiles a lot and starts conversations with strangers- He prefers hugs to handshakes- He claims to have watched Frozen with his daughters 13,042 times (okay, maybe 12,042 times, but you get the idea) - In his spare time he loves to work out, write, cook, and chase his two young daughters around
