Never Never Never Will She Stop Loving You by Jolene Durrant
The story of a birth mother and the baby she placed for adoption - a reassuring book for adopted children about how they are loved by their birth mother and their adoptive family.

Did My First Mother Love Me? by Kathryn Miller
Describes one birth mother’s wishes, hopes and dreams for her baby - reassures younger children that their birth mother loved them and wanted the best for them.

The Best Single Mom in the World: How was I Adopted? by Mary Zisk
Her mom’s journey to find Mary and become a family.

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For Preteens to Young Adults:

The Face in the Mirror: Teenagers and Adoption by Marion Crook
Adopted teens have an additional struggle to discover their sense of belonging and place in the world.

Perspectives on a Grafted Tree by Patricia Johnston, M.S.
Beautiful and moving poetry collection about adoption.

Being Adopted: The Lifelong Search for Self by David Brodzinsky, Ph D
Probes complex issues involved in the ongoing life process of adopted individuals

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For Adopting Parents:

Fast Track Adoption: The Faster, Safer Way to Privately Adopt a Baby
by Susan Burns, Psy.D
Learn how to become pro-active in the adoption process and significantly speed up the adoption.
Forward by Karen R. Lane, Esq., Founder and Past President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Adopting After Infertility by Patricia Johnston M.S.
Addresses the lifelong impact of creating a family through adoption after years of infertility - helping to make the right decisions for the right reasons.

Adoption Wisdom: A Guide to the Issues and Feelings of Adoption by Marlou Russell PhD
A book for anyone who wants to know more about the realities of adoption

Raising Adopted Children by Lois Melina
A guide to rearing children in adoptive families - draws from child development, psychology, sociology, medicine and parental experience - great reference.

Real Parents, Real Children: Parenting the Adopted Child by Holly van Gulden and Lisa Bartels-Rabb
Insight into how adopted children commonly feel about being adopted - suggestions how to help children gain resolution and assurance.

Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge
Powerful essays that highlight feelings too often difficult to express.

How It Feels To Be Adopted by Jill Krementz
Nineteen youngsters describe the good and bad sides about being adopted.

Adoption is a Family Affair: What Relatives and Friends Must Know by Patricia Johnston, M.S.
And what relatives and friends do not need to know - easy way to explain the hows and whys of adoption to those near and dear to you.

An Educator’s Guide to Adoption
Educate educators with tools to integrate lessons about family diversity into standard lessons like baby pictures, family trees, biographies - helps teachers understand the challenge for adopted children.

The Open Adoption Experience by Lois Melina and Sharon Roszia
Helps all involved in an open adoption to understand and nurture their relationship as it grows.

Journeys After Adoption: Understanding Lifelong Issues by Jayne Schooler and Betsie Norris
Offers insight into the concerns, joy and pain experienced by those whose lives are touched by adoption - draws on experiences of adoptees, adoptive parents and birth parents.

The Handbook for Single Adoptive Parents by Hope Marindin
An indispensable guide for managing single parenthood and coping with challenges - includes studies by social scientists showing the success of single parent adoption.

Being Adopted: The Lifelong Search for Self by David Brodzinsky PhD
Probes complex issues involved in this lifelong process.

Talking to Your Child About Adoption by Patricia Dorner MA
Be comfortable discussing adoption issues with your child - communication about adoption as an ongoing process.

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For Birth Parents:

Dear Birthmother, Thank You for our Baby by Kathleen Silber MSW
Provides practical suggestions for maintaining an open adoption and helps those involved to consider the issues involved.

Saying Goodbye to a Baby by Patricia Roles MSW
How to deal with the grief process following relinquishment of an infant.

A Birthparent’s Book of Memories by Brenda Romanchik
A keepsake from birth parents to their child to be treasured forever.

Did My Birth Mother Love Me by Kathryn Ann Miller
One birth mother’s wishes, hopes and dreams for her baby, reassures adopted children that
their birth mothers wanted the best for them.

Why Didn’t She Keep Me? by Barbara Burlingham-Brown, M.S.
15 personal and honest stories by women who made an adoption plan for their children,
important for those considering adoption as well as those hoping to adopt.

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Other Education Resources:

Fast Track Adoption: The Faster, Safer Way to Privately Adopt a Baby
by Susan Burns, Psy.D.
Learn how to be pro-active in the adoption process and significantly speed up the adoption.
Forward by Karen R. Lane, Esq., Founder and Past President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

2003-2004 ADOPTION GUIDE: Practical Information for Successful Adoption
by Amy Klatzkin (ed.)
Published by Adoptive Families Magazine, this guide contains useful information including recent changes in adoption laws, adoption resources and human interest stories.

TAPESTRY BOOKS (ADOPTION BOOK CATALOG)
800.765.2367
www.tapestrybooks.com

ADOPTIVE FAMILIES MAGAZINE
900.372.3300
www.adoptivefamilies.com

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