A book BY, FOR and ABOUT adopted children and teens!
SNOWFLAKES, a Flurry of Adoption Stories
by, for and about children and teens
Here's what's being said about this one-of-a-kind anthology of stories:
Adoptive Families Magazine:
"Adopted children, their siblings and friends�.share their points
of view on adoptionï...in this satisfying collection of essays...
Children of all ages, adopted domestically and from abroad, as
infants and as older kids, share a range of experiences, from
meeting new siblings to missing birth family... The adoptees...
points of view -- the soul of Snowflakes -- offer glimpses of lives
before, during, and after adoption. The stories they tell and the
advice they offer resonate. Loss, anger, sadness, vigilance, fear,
joy � these themes are most powerful when they are expressed by
children...This is a powerful read for anyone touched by adoption.
Try sharing a story or two with your child. Your voice, and the voice
of these adoptees, will let her know that she's not alone."
By Judy Frist
Families with Children from China:
"This book is a must read for anyone involved in the adoption
community. The stories from the adopted children are an
invaluable resource for anyone who has, or is considering
adoption. They give you an insight as to what your child might
be feeling or experiencing. Parenting by itself can be a difficult
task at times, but when you add a child who has experienced a
past life at an orphanage, or foster home, it brings on a whole
new set of challenges. As an adoptive parent, I feel that this
book better prepares us for such challenges."
By Nathan DeWitt
Hand in Hand Adoptions
"This collection is truly valuable, and will be useful to a wide range
of people. The last section about challenging times is very important
so that families can understand that there may be bumps along the
road. It's a pleasure to read stories written by adopted children and
teens and to be able to visualize the wonderful families who
have made a positive difference in their lives. The book is
excellent reading for adoption staff and is very insightful for
families and prospective adoptive parents!"
By MaryLee Lane
(Please check it out on Goodreads.com too!) (Also, your reviews are welcome on Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and Goodreads.com. Thank you...I continue to give 10% or more of any profits I make to orphanages around the world and to causes that benefit children here in the USA -- mostly to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)
"There is something about asking children to write their own feelings and memories that really gets to the heart of it all: no two adoptions are the same. These stories will be interesting and therapeutic for adopted kids who are still working through their feelings. Good stuff!"
~ Scott Flake, School Psychologist
"There has been much time, care, and love put into this book. It will help others understand the journey of adoption."
~ Ashley, age 18 (adopted from foster care at age 12)
Chapters:
Children's stories in their own words,
Adoptees talk about adoption,
Life before coming home,
New siblings and families speak about adoption,
Early days,
Travel and new worlds,
Adjustments and settling in,
Hurdles, challenges, and trust issues,
Stories for teens,
Deciding to adopt,
For Prospective and New Adoptive Parents
and more!
The book includes over 200 intriguing stories from adoption adventures -- many from the point of view of the adoptee, as well as many that will help parents understand the adoption journey.
These stories will be of interest and help to adoptive families, teachers, counselors, health care workers, prospective adoptive parents, foster parents, and adoptees themselves. There are also blank pages where adoptees can write their own adoption story. The book is a precious keepsake.
You'll read stories that are fun, funny, and inspiring. Some are sad. Others present the challenges that kids and families have faced as they have transitioned from orphanages or foster home to their new home, family, and culture.
Topics include everything from challenges overcome to successes to "firsts" to adjustments. Here are a few of the titles of stories by kids and teens:
My Born Family and My New Family (by an 8-year-old adopted at age 5 from Guatemala)
My Name (by an 11-year-old adopted at age 7 from Russia)
Losing Friends (by a 12-year-old adopted at age 9 from Kazakhstan)
Fitting In (by a 10-year-old who has physical challenges)
Why Do You Ask? (by an 18-year-old African-American adopted by Caucasian parents)
Conflict (by a 16-year-old adopted from a foster home in the US at age 4)
Adoption Questions (by a 16-year-old adopted as an infant in Korea)
Learning a Language (by a 17-year-old adopted at age 16 from Russia)
The book is an amazing resource for all who have a connection to or interest in adoption.
Please click on 'Order Form' above to place your order. Snowflakes, a Flurry of Adoption Stories makes an ideal gift for adoptees, prospective adoptive parents, and adoptive families. It is also an excellent resource for adoption agencies, doctors' offices, school libraries, etc.
We are pleased to offer this book -- the first of its kind: stories by, for and about adopted children and teens.
Thanks for your interest; we hope to hear from you soon. :-)
Teresa, Paul, and Katie