My Dad Said I Can Be Whatever I Wanted To Be (A Conversation Between a Father and Daughter) was written by John Hampton and his daughter Ja'Miyah Hampton to help children practice reading, enjoy a great new story, and learn about Women's History during the process.
Published with assistance from BePublished.org in August 2025, this children's book is a heartwarming, empowering picture book that celebrates the boundless dreams of a young Black girl as she discovers the stories of trailblazing women who dared to lead, create, and change the world.
Inspired by real conversations and legendary history-makers - from Madam C.J. Walker to Frida Khalo to Patsy Mink -this beautifully journey illustrated by Sun Child Wind Spirit reminds every child that with love, knowledge, and belief,
they already are everything they dream to be. Perfect for storytime, classrooms, and young dreamers everywhere.
My Dad Said I Can Be Whatever I Wanted To Be (A Conversation Between a Father and Daughter) may be purchased worldwide as a Kindle ebook and globally as a paperback from your favorite online and bricks-and-mortar book resellers in your neighborhood.
