DADspirations Dad-to-Be Book Wins 10th Annual USA Best Book Awards

DADspirations: The 1st 100 Days of Fatherhood has been recognized as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Parenting and Family category of the 2013 USA Best Book Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. (http://www.dadspirations.com, ISBN 978-0615663630).

Using creative ideas and proactive approach to parenting interwoven with his personal account of being a new dad, author Pete Densmore highlights why the first 100 days of fatherhood are critical for a dad-to-be or a new dad. The book showcases 35 ideas, illustrated with photographs, that Dad can creatively do for his wife, baby and himself. The result is an award-winning non-fiction book with a unique, bold take on fatherhood and is a must-read for a dad-to-be or new dad.

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center found that Americans expect dad to be more of a moral teacher and emotional comforter than a breadwinner or disciplinarian. About six-in-ten Americans (58%) say it is "extremely important" for a father to provide values and morals to his children. Roughly half say it is extremely important for a dad to provide emotional support (52%) and discipline (47%). And just 41% say providing income for his children is one of a father's most important responsibilities, according to the nationally representative survey of 1,004 adults conducted June 6-9, 2013. Densmore helps answers the question: "How can a new dad be dependable, and still fun?"

ABOUT DADSPIRATIONS: THE 1ST 100 DAYS OF FATHERHOOD
This is the 5th book award that DADspirations has received in 2013. Other awards include a Global eBook Award, Readers' Favorite Award, Telly Award, and Indie Excellence Award. DADspirations was also featured twice in 2013 by PEOPLE, as one of the hottest baby products on the market and as a recommended Father's Day gift.

To order the book, visit http://www.amazon.com/dp/061566363X.

About USA Book News
USA Book News (http://www.usabooknews.com) the premier magazine featuring mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the 2013 USA Best Books Awards honorees Nov. 14. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of USA Book News, said the 10th annual contest yielded over 1,500 entries. "The results represent a phenomenal mix of books and traversed the publishing landscape: St. Martin's Press, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Penguin, and hundreds of independents." Keen adds, "Our success begins with the enthusiastic participation of authors and publishers and continues with our distinguished panel of industry judges with extensive editorial, PR, marketing, and design expertise."

A complete list of winners and finalists in each category can be found at: http://www.usabooknews.com/2013awardannouncement.html.