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Books for all members of the adoption community include books for present and future parents, children and teens, and families.
These books are geared toward general audiences and were selected because they provide a range of viewpoints, are thought-provoking, inspire debate, and encourage us to learn more. From beginners to students of family dynamics, these selections will be ex
These are the favorite classic stories we read (perhaps many times) and never forget, and they make wonderful gifts for any young reader. They also happen to have adoption-related themes.
Telling stories in photos is a wonderful expression of relationships, and adoptive families are shown from every angle in these photographic essays. The best books convey the joy of creating a family through adoption, but don't overlook the pain and chall
Family bonding books offer very specific tools to help build the bonds of security and family through shared activities and projects. Books recommended here provide for the inclusion of extended family members, and varied cultural and racial histories.
Lifebooks, transition books, journals, and memory books.
Memoirs are accounts of experiences over a period of time as remembered by the author, and members of the adoption and foster care communities have exceptional stories to tell that fall into this genre.
While many true adoption stories are mysteries in and of themselves, these works of fiction incorporate adoption in their themes in different ways, and make great gifts for mystery fans whether they happen to have a family connection to adoption or not.
On the occasion of Adoption Awareness Month, visit your local library and request that they stock adoption-related books.
My favorite books by adoptive parents are those that combine the facts and emotion of the experience with practical information and humor.
For the student of history, social scientist, and others looking for statistics, studies, and research materials, these books are the answer.
