#bestYAdad: Nominate your favorite Dad from a YA book
We often complain about the lack of parents – or positive adults in general – in YA literature. But there are some great moms and dad in YA literature. Nominate your favorite dad from a YA book for #bestYAdad and see if they make our list, which will be revealed on Father’s Day – of course! You can either leave us a comment or Tweet us with the Hastag #bestYAdad. Please also take a moment to tell us why you are nominating them.
Inspired in part by The Mr., who is, I think, one of the best dads ever. I choose good books and good men LOL.
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About Karen Jensen, MLS
Karen Jensen has been a Teen Services Librarian for almost 30 years. She created TLT in 2011 and is the co-editor of The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services with Heather Booth (ALA Editions, 2014).
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@TLT16 The #bestYAdad that I immediately thought of is Bobby in The First Part Last by Angela Johnson. Being a teen father is HARD!
Rachel @AnimeAngel452
@TLT16 One of the #bestyadads is Charlie Swan. #Twilight.
Dante's dad in Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Love him!!
Agreed!
Emily's dad from I'll be There Be Holly Goldberg Sloan. He makes a few misguided mistakes, but overall he is caring and involved. He is a great example of a stable father figure for Sam and Riddle, two boys from a dysfunctional family.