Books & Resources
Explore our selection of books and resources, catering to the many different requirements of adoptees and parents. Click on each book to find out more or purchase.
Books for younger adoptees
Books for older adoptees
This book directly addresses teenagers who are adopted, covering topics like identity, searching for birth parents, transracial adoption, and open adoption with a question-and-answer format and real-life stories.
This story follows a boy adopted at an older age who struggles with memories from his past and learning to trust his new family.
This book presents a unique perspective through a character who was "returned" to the adoption agency. It deals with complex emotions of rejection, identity, and finding a permanent home.
While it has a romantic element, this young adult novel centers on a teen who takes a DNA test and discovers she has a biological sister, leading to questions about her adoption and biological family.
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Books for adoptive parents - Pre-Adoption & General Guidance
Especially good for those adopting from foster care or internationally—focuses on building trust and attachment.
Gives practical advice for building a strong narrative of your child’s story.
A guide to open adoption, helping adoptive parents navigate relationships with birth families.
Provides strategies for dealing with the unique challenges of adopting toddlers.
Books for adoptive parents - Attachment, Trauma & Trust
Realistic guidance on building trust with children who’ve experienced trauma.
Focuses on trauma-informed parenting, particularly for kids with challenging behavior.
This book provides practical strategies for healing trauma and creating a supportive home environment
Books for adoptive parents - Transracial Adoption & Identity
This book features personal narratives from transracial adoptees, offering valuable perspectives on identity and belonging.
This comprehensive guide offers practical advice and insights for parents adopting children of different races.
A memoir that provides a deep and personal look into the author's experiences growing up as a Black child adopted by a white family.
Books for adoptive parents - For Parenting Toddlers Through Teens
Direct and emotional insight into the mind of adopted children.
Focuses on practical tools for adoptive and foster parents facing challenging behaviors.