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Meet Author Anita Gibbs
Anita T. Gibbs was raised to believe in herself and
her dreams. She is from Detroit, Michigan. Inspired
by her own father as well as raising her son as a
single mom, the creator of “Superdaddies The
Series™”, aspires to create a positive perception and
motivation in the relationships between fathers and
their children in her children’s book series. Anita
earned a BA in Psychology from Oakland University
and a MBA in e-business/e-commerce from the
University of Phoenix.
“I can inspire others through writing by helping them
to tap into their creative and intellectual pen.
Everyone has a story and just may not know how to
articulate it.” She gives back by volunteering in
schools where she inspires young writers. In
addition, Anita volunteers on the Women's
Committee at the Wright Museum and the many
charitable projects as an active member of the
Detroit Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority.

Author, Anita Gibbs Detroit, MI

Her freshman release in Nov. 2009, “Daddy, I broke
My Snowball” was well received, as illustrated by
the following editorial comment:

Dr. Kathy A. Morrow, Clinical Psychologist says, in times such as these, we need reminders about the
fact that “quality” men and fathers do, indeed, exist and how they provide security, love and
reassurance to their children. “Daddy, I Broke My Snowball” reminds us of the vast influence that
committed fathers provide for their children, ESPECIALLY girls, as is depicted in this heart-warming
story. Such simple things as building a “snow-woman” provide unique opportunities to bond and
reinforce the sacredness of fatherhood; this is a touching example of how empowerment and self-esteem
is cultivated in both boys and girls.
The sophomore offering, “Daddy, I Can Read It for You” and in 2013, the third of twenty-four books
was released, “Daddy’s Magic Stamp.” A PreK-2 offering that depicts a “Daddy dog” and his twin
puppies who hide from him until he is able to locate them with his ‘magic stamp’, a QR Code, applied
by the vet on the book’s cover. Designed as a GPS or microchip insert for the puppies, they are no
longer able to hide.