BOOK SUMMARY: Nine-year-old Tyriq believes his father might just be a real-life superhero — and he’s on a mission to prove it. As he secretly follows his dad for a week, Tyriq sees him feeding the hungry, helping neighbors, doing yoga at a shelter, volunteering with firefighters, and even preaching on Sunday morning. Each day brings a new discovery, and Tyriq’s imagination soars…
By week’s end, Tyriq realizes something even greater — his father isn’t just a hero in a cape. He’s a human being who chooses kindness, courage, and love to lift his community every day.
This heartwarming story — told through the eyes of a curious Black boy — celebrates fatherhood, service, and self-worth. Perfect for Freedom Schools, classrooms, and bedtime reading, My Daddy is a Hero?! reminds every child:
You don’t need magic to be special. You already are.