Saturday Storytime: My Daddy Needs a Gift

Saturday Storytime at GDBS! Bring the kids and join us every Saturday at 11 AM for a fun and cozy storytime at the Garden District Book Shop! Enjoy stories read aloud by authors and special guests—perfect for families and little book lovers.

Saturday, May 12th at 11 AM: Don’t miss Naomi S. DeBerry reading from My Daddy Needs a Gift, a daughter's story about her father's kidney transplant that educates and inspires readers of all ages.

ABOUT THE BOOK:My Daddy Needs A Gift is the story of a little girl whose daddy needs a kidney transplant. Little

Naomi spreads the word about organ transplantation and rallies the community to support her

dad. By raising her voice, she becomes a catalyst for her improving her father's health. My Daddy

Needs A Gift teaches children that they don't have to be old to make a difference in their family

and community.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Naomi's life is a sacred example of being raised in love and by a village of family, church, teachers, artists, ministers, musicians and more.

 Beyond being a stellar student, violinist, dancer, gardner, lego guru and author--Naomi is child of God. 

 Her passion and care for others is at the core of her book, My Daddy Needs a Gift. As a child who has experienced the scare of losing a parent, Naomi has made it her mission to encourage others of all ages to be healthy and more importantly to cherish family.

​Someday she hopes to become a transplant surgeon and help other families the way her family was helped.