Wish I Had a Dad

About the Book

I Wish I Had a Dad is a self-help children’s book that focuses on the absence of a father in a young boy’s life and gives insight on the emotional toll that it can have on a boy as he transitions into manhood. Divorce, separation, and death are only a few reasons why the father may be absent from the home. This may affect the child’s ability to identify with others because a piece of their life has gone unanswered. Wish I Had a Daddy opens the door for parents to discuss how a child feels and good discussions for the child to overcome and be at peace with the way life is.

About the Author

Moe Smith, born as Katrina Smith on January 31, 1977, was raised in an area known as Uptown New Orleans. Moe is an alumni of New Orleans Center of Creative Arts (NOCCA), one of the most prominent fine arts schools in the state of Louisiana. As a survivor of one of the world’s greatest natural disasters, Hurricane Katrina, Moe was challenged in life, and as a result, her life was altered. She became a single parent of three small children. Her love for children as well as the arts inspired her to be the founder of a Creative Kids Fine Arts Academy. Moe has earned a bachelor of science in counseling. Her accomplishments have earned her national attention as a playwright. Urban Playwrights United recognized Moe Smith as playwright of the year based upon her abilities to write, act, direct, and produce a full production. Moe was also a recipient of the City Award for Young Leaders. Her tenacious attitude and ability to bounce back in tough times landed her a position in film. Moe Smith is a cast member of Boss Chicks, New Orleans reality show. Social issues involving adults and children are the interface of her work as a playwright and author. Moe feels that when you have a voice that people will listen to, use it responsibly. She believes that you should leave the world in better condition than you found it.