Lois Melina has been a voice of wisdom and authority in the world of adoption for decades. We connected with Melina upon the publication of her latest book, The Grammar of Untold Stories,a collection of personal essays, to discuss immigration and international adoption, transracial adoption and the Black Lives Matter movement, and the many ways adoption and infertility continue to surface in her writing.
2019 Cover Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Adoptive Families Cover Photo Contest! See the nine photos selected from more than 500 entries, and read stories from the proud parents.
15 Noteworthy Adoption Books Published in 2019
Adoptive Families presents our annual roundup of new memoirs, novels, children’s books, and non-fiction with adoption storylines or themes, published in the last year.
Letters to the Editor, RE: April 2019
Readers share feedback about articles published in the April 2019 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
Enter Our 2019 Cover Photo Contest
Do you want to see your child on the cover of Adoptive Families magazine? Enter our annual Cover Photo Contest today!
Media Focus: Lissa Schneckenburger
Lissa Schneckenburger’s new album, Thunder in My Arms, takes foster and adoptive parents on a melodic song cycle about the ongoing effects of early trauma and the healing power of community, understanding, and love. Tune in to learn more.
21 Noteworthy Adoption Books Published in 2018
Looking for a new book for yourself or your child? Look no further than Adoptive Families’ annual roundup of new memoirs, novels, children’s books, and non-fiction with adoption storylines or themes, including a compelling crop of young adult fiction.
Letters to the Editor, RE: Nov/Dec 2018
Readers share feedback about articles published in the Nov/Dec 2018 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
2018 Cover Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Adoptive Families Cover Photo Contest! See the nine photos selected from 1,000 entries, and read stories from the proud parents.
Never Too Old for Family – Myths and Realities of Foster Adoption
Today in the United States, more than 123,000 children in foster care are waiting for a permanent home through adoption. Nearly 45 percent of these children are ages eight or older—and desperately need the stability, guidance, and love that only a family can provide. Learn more of the myths and realities surrounding older child adoption.
Letters to the Editor, RE: October 2018
Readers share feedback about articles published in the October 2018 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
Raising a Child Who Loves Reading
Parents know that books are educational, but how do they make them fun for kids while building reading skills? Start with these three titles.
Hosting Productive Play Dates
A step-by-step plan to help adoptive parents plan successful outings for children and their friends.
Conversation Starters About Adoption: Children’s Books
A good storybook can be a great way to start an adoption discussion with a child. We asked our Reader Panel to tell us their favorite books for talking with their preschoolers.
Books and Articles for Introducing Race and Racism to Children
Want more resources on instilling a positive racial and cultural identity in kids, educating kids about racism, and learning more about your child’s ethnic heritage—and the stereotypes that accompany it? Start here.
Letters to the Editor, RE: June 2018
Readers share feedback about articles published in the June 2018 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
The 5 Best Adoption Books for Preteens
Middle-grade readers will appreciate receiving one (or all) of these books for a birthday or holiday gift.
Reading List: Learn About Your Child’s Birth Country
These books can help your child connect with her birth culture. Add your family’s favorites in the comments!
Letters to the Editor, RE: May 2018
Readers share feedback about articles published in the May 2018 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
Letters to the Editor, RE: March 2018
Readers share feedback about articles published in the March 2018 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.