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Tatler Asia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
This Father's Day, read these 5 books about the father-daughter dynamic
'Daughter' by Claudia Dey Above 'Daughter' by Claudia Dey, a fictional novel that would make a compelling read for Father's Day (Photo: Goodreads) Family relationships are often far from simple. Such is the case for Mona Dean, a playwright and actress struggling under the shadow of her father. Famous for writing a great novel, Paul is always chasing after the next great project, which catalyses the central conflicts of the book. The women in Paul's life–Mona, her sister and half-sister, and their mothers–navigate the complexities of living in his orbit. With unflinching honesty, Claudia Dey explores the father-daughter dynamic and how this bleeds into our creative pursuits. Her characters are far from perfect. But just knowing that they can break free and carve their own path is enough of a reason to keep reading. 'Betty' by Tiffany McDaniel Above 'Betty' by Tiffany McDaniel, a novel that would make a compelling read for Father's Day (Photo: Goodreads) A lyrical, harrowing read, the story of Betty is an ode to the resilience of Appalachian women, as this story is based on that of the author's mother. Betty Carpenter was born in the mid-1950s to a Cherokee father and a white mother, the tensions between them exacerbated by the deep poverty and violence that surrounded their growing family. Betty is anchored to the present by her father's deep love for his children and storytelling, as he passes on the lush, vibrant stories of the Cherokee tribe. From a young age, Betty reckons with the traumas that her family has experienced and inflicted on each other. Inspired by her father, she starts to write stories of her own, finding a reason to move forward amid seemingly insurmountable struggles. More from Tatler: 10 Korean dramas and movies with father figures we love 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls Above 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls, a memoir that would make a compelling read for Father's Day (Photo: Goodreads) If you're in the mood for a gripping memoir this Father's Day, The Glass Castle should be next on your reading list. Walls captures her nomadic, dysfunctional family's experiences fully, neither demonising nor sanitising them. She explores the character of her father, whose brilliance and charisma were eclipsed by a severe drinking problem. Meanwhile, their mother wants to live freely, without the responsibilities of running a household. The children learn to take care of themselves and one another, while still being supportive and appreciative of the lessons their parents offer. It is a difficult read, often leaving one wondering how anyone could have survived childhood. But Walls has a unique take on love and forgiveness that leaves the reader awed. 'The Underneath' by Kathi Appelt Above 'The Underneath' by Kathi Appelt, a fictional novel that would make a compelling read for Father's Day (Photo: Goodreads) On the surface, the story seems to be a children's book about animals. But upon closer inspection, The Underneath tackles unexpected themes of curiosity, resilience and navigating the deep hurts we inflict on each other, all tied together with breathtaking prose. It makes for a heartwarming read during Father's Day—kids of all ages will definitely enjoy it, all the more if their father is the one reading it to them. The story opens underneath the dilapidated home of an alligator hunter named Gar-Face. A chained-up old hound, Ranger, suddenly comes into contact with a mother cat and her two kittens, Sabine and Puck. The unexpected group forms a family of their own, with Ranger becoming a protective, loving father figure to the two boisterous kittens. When Sabine and Puck disobey the rules and get captured by Gar-Face, the family's bond is tested. NOW READ 5 alternative road trip destinations for the rainy season Movie review: the new 'How to Train Your Dragon' is a rare remake that earns its wings From AI earphones to Braille tech: 7 innovations from Beyond Expo 2025 transforming daily life
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Edmond Public Schools chooses new superintendent from out of state
Josh Delich hugs Edmond Board of Education President Courtney Hobgood after she introduces him as the next superintendent of Edmond Public Schools on Monday at the district's administration center. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice) EDMOND — Pledging to continue the reputation of success as a 'destination district,' a school administrator from Minnesota will become Edmond Public Schools' next superintendent. The Edmond Board of Education voted unanimously Monday morning to hire Josh Delich as the next chief executive to lead the district of 25,700 students. On July 1, he will succeed Angela Mills Grunewald, who is soon retiring after four years as superintendent. 'When you drive around here, you can see the greatness that's happening here, and I want to be a part of that excellence and continue that,' Delich told reporters after the school board meeting. The board also voted to contract with Delich on a 'daily rate basis' as he visits and consults with the administration as the incoming superintendent. He formally takes office on July 1, but he will begin preparing for the transition right away by traveling back and forth from Minnesota, he said. Edmond schools didn't immediately provide details of his contract and salary. Grunewald earns a base salary of $220,000 and $26,700 in additional benefits and compensation. Delich is an associate superintendent for high schools at the largest district in Minnesota, Anoka-Hennepin Schools north of Minneapolis. The Minnesota district of 38,000 students is known, like Edmond, for academic performance above the state average. Edmond Board President Courtney Hobgood said Delich delivers not only experience but a 'strong heart' for education. 'He brings passion for continuing the forward progress in Edmond and building on our history of success,' Hobgood said after the meeting. Delich said he will bring 'external ideas' to Edmond, Oklahoma's fourth largest district, but first wants to 'listen, learn (and) lead to better understand what's going on before I start infusing some of the ideas or experiences I have into the system.' He said he intends to examine ways to improve four key areas: student achievement and outcomes, staff and teacher performance, operational efficiency and effectiveness, and relations with the Edmond community. Delich said he also hopes to connect with Edmond's state lawmakers and state Superintendent Ryan Walters. The relationship between Edmond district leaders and Walters at times has been strained. The district sued the Oklahoma State Department of Education after Walters' administration tried to order the removal of 'The Kite Runner' and 'The Glass Castle' from Edmond's high school libraries. The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled in Edmond's favor, deciding local school officials rather than the state decide what books to keep on school library shelves. 'I look forward to meeting Ryan Walters and spending some time, get to know the individual, get to know him, also for him to get to know me and then figure out where to where can we align and where can we best keep moving things forward,' Delich said. 'Because I know that if you're in the world of education, it's about students and how do we develop and create great opportunities for students.' Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Delich was adopted and raised in Minnesota. He has 21 years of experience as an educator in his home state and in Texas. He attended Concordia University, St. Paul and then the University of Texas at Arlington for his master's degree in education. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas. Before joining Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Delich was an assistant superintendent at St. Paul Public Schools, the second-largest district in Minnesota. His wife, Desirae, and their three daughters will relocate with him to Edmond. Delich said he and his wife had visited Oklahoma before and 'could see ourselves someday being here.' 'The amount of welcoming, the genuine sense of belonging that one can get when they get here to Oklahoma is amazing,' he said. 'This is a gem of a state.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
