Books for Teens & Young Adults

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Teens and young adults can learn much about themselves, others who share their connection to adoption, and the dynamics of family life from stories about families like - and unlike - their own. Encourage your younger family members to read.

1) "Bullets on the Bund: An Autumn Jade Mystery"

by Steve Whan (2001). In the first adventure of this series, Autumn (adopted from China) solves an exciting mystery, with the help of her best friend Adam (also adopted), and her dog Watson. Ages 10-14. (ISBN 096881980X)

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2) "Edgar Allan"
by John Neufeld (1999) This is a wonderful novel about transracial adoption, the South, and a family's emotional upheavals. Teens. (ISBN 0141304324)

3) "Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye"
by Lois Lowry (1990) In this novel, 17-year old Natalie decides to look for her birth parents. Young adults. (ISBN 0440205417)

4) "One Wonderful You"
by Francie Portnoy (1997) This book has wide appeal to young people of all ages, offering opportunities to color (for the younger ones) and opportunities to learn about birth families and the concept of extended families. (ISBN 0964305119)

5) "Where Are My Birth Parents?: A Guide for Teenage Adoptees"
by Karen Gravelle, Susan Fischer (1995) Addressing the quest for roots, heritage and identity, this book is directed to teens but valuable for all. (ISBN 0802774539)

6) "Who Am I? And Other Questions of Adopted Kids"
by Charlene C. Giannetti (1999) An excellent choice for preteen and teen adoptees in closed adoptions, this book addresses issues such as loyalty, family resemblance, and search with comments from young teens, parents, and professionals. (ISBN 084317529X)

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