Let your child know that, through adoption, he or she joins the likes of George Washington Carver, Marilyn Monroe, John James Audubon, Aristotle, and others.
[Book Review] If It’s Not One Thing It’s Your Mother
You would expect a memoir of motherhood and adoption by a comedian and former SNL cast member to be funny.
A Nation’s Buried Pain
Kay Ann Johnson spent more than 20 years listening to the anguished accounts of Chinese people who relinquished, adopted, and hid out-of-plan or over quota children in the face of the country’s One-Child Policy. In China’s Hidden Children, she shares their stories.
[BOOK EXCERPT] Attaching Through Love, Hugs, and Play
Using fun and games to connect with your child can reduce stress for both of you and lead to a secure, enjoyable relationship. A leading attachment therapist explains playful yet powerful ways to build lasting bonds.
[Book Review] The Eye of Adoption
“I believe every woman currently waiting to adopt, or who knows someone who’s waiting, should read this book.”
[Book Review] Wolfie the Bunny
Any child getting used to a new family member will love this adorably illustrated book on sibling rivalry.
[Book Review] Instant Mom
The star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding chronicles her journey to motherhood.
[Book Review] No Matter What
Sally Donovan’s memoir is an honest portrayal of the challenges of adopting from foster care.
[Book Review] Breeding in Captivity
A hilarious personal account of the ups and downs of infertility and adoption.
[Book Review] The Adoption Club: Therapeutic Workbook Series
A versatile tool to help adoptees work through feelings and find their voice.
[Book Review] Two Dads
A children’s book celebrating the love that bonds LGBT families, told from the perspective of an adopted child.
[Book Review] Kinda Like Brothers
Coe Booth’s young adult novel, Kinda Like Brothers, tells a story of foster sibling rivalry.
[Book Review] The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself
AF’s editors review The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself, a story to help teach adoptive children that it’s OK to let their defenses down and trust.
[Book Review] Wish
While not overtly an adoption story, Wish, by Matthew Cordell can help a child understand how his parents hoped and dreamed for his arrival.
[Book Review] Dear Adoptive Parents, Things You Need to Know — Right Now!
An adoption expert who is herself an adult adoptee encourages parents to support their children any way they can.
[Book Review] The Hundred-Year Flood
This debut novel by a Korean adoptee explores love, loss, and finding yourself across the world.
[Book Review] Geezer Dad
Author Tom LaMarr and his wife thought they had plenty of time to have a kid — until they didn’t.
[Book Review] Bastards
In this memoir, Mary Anna King details her complex relationship with her mother, her siblings, and the grandparents who adopted her.
[Book Review] God and Jetfire
A beautiful, well-written, and heart-piercing memoir about what it means to be a birth mother.
[Book Review] Flip the Script
Lost Daughters, a collaborative writing project focused on female adoptees, has added another gem to their collection.