Reading List
Reading List
The Adoption Alliance has created an adoption reading list for both adoptive children and adoptive parents. If you are looking for a book to read with your child, or one to read yourself, we would suggest these as a starting point.
If you have any other adoption-related books that you would like to suggest that we add to our list please send us the information in a message.
Children’s Books
Adoption Is a Lifelong Journey
– Kelly DiBenedetto
Summary: an adoptee shares what is on his mind through various phases of his life
Adoption Stories for Young Children
– Randall B. Hicks
Summary: stories of different adopted children
A Mother for Choco
– Keiko Kasza
Summary: a baby bird searches for his mother finding one in Mrs. Bear and learns family comes in all shapes
Happy Adoption Day!
– John McCutcheon
Summary: celebrating adoption day
How I Was Adopted
– Joanna Cole
Summary: story of adoption
I Wished for You: An Adoption Story
– Marianne Richmond
Summary: Momma Bear tells her baby the story of their adoption
Rosie’s Family; An adoption story
– Lori Rosove
Summary: a beagle is adopted by schnauzers
The Family Book
– Todd Parr
Summary: celebrating all different kinds of families
Yes, I’m Adopted!
– Sharlie Zinniger
Summary: showing how adoption makes me special
Adult Books
Adoption Journeys: Parents Tell Their Stories
– Carole S. Turner
Summary: 11 stories of differing adoptions
Confessions of an Adoptive Parent
– Mike Berry
Summary: stories of struggles and hope being an adoptive or foster parent
Homestudy Boot Camp: A Step-By-Step Insider’s Guide To Preparing For The Event Every Adoptive Applicant Must Pass Before Adopting
– Monica A. Jones
Summary: tips and guide to passing the home study
The Complete Adoption Book: Everything You Need to Know to Adopt a Child
– Laura Beauvais-Godwin
Summary: a guide to all types of adoption
