Name: "Dad" by Christian Robinson
Start: 2026-05-17T10:00:00-07:00
Location: Spokane Public Library

From Christian Robinson, #1 New York Times bestseller, Caldecott Honoree, and one of the most recognizable picture book creators of this generation comes a loving tribute to all kinds of dads.
And guess what...he's coming to Spokane! You read that right. Christian Robinson, author and illustrator of so many beloved books is coming to Spokane!!! Can you tell we're a little excited? We hope you are too! While his newest book is a celebration of dads and we encourage you fathers to bring your kiddos to the storytime, moms and other caregivers are of course welcome to come too!
Sunday, May 17th at 10AM at Central Public Library (906 W Main Ave) Events Room A+B
This event is free and open to the public. In order to join the autograph line, Dad must be purchased from Auntie's.
Dad is being released on May 12th! You can preorder the book here: https://auntiesbooks.com/book/9781250397041
We will have copies of Dad and Christian's other titles available for sale at the event.

About the book:
Dad is strong.
Dad is sweet.
Dad dreams of watching you grow…
There are as many ways to be a dad as there are dads in the world. Dad is a big-hearted love letter to all of them, reflecting the range of relationships that dads, both animal and human, have with their little ones.
Dad is destined to be a classic, an evergreen gift for new fathers, and one of those rare picture books that resonates with every reader at any age.
The perfect gift for baby showers, Father’s Day, or all year round!

About Christian Robinson:
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 Dad; Mom; Another, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and the New York Times bestseller You Matter. He has won three Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honors, including one for Nina: A Story of Nina Simone (by Traci Todd).