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Resources: Adoption Books
Adoption is such a fascinating subject you could write a book about it. And you know what -- many people have.

Here’s a list of some of our favourites, along with hundreds of other titles that readers have recommended. Got a book you want the world to know about? Send us the title at info@canadaadopts.com and we’ll be happy to make room for it on our shelf.

Recent Releases

	They Chose Me: A Story of Grandparent Adoption Bheler, Rhonda. Inspired by a true story, a grandparent explains how his grandson came to join their family. Ages 9-12.
	Labours of Love: Canadians Talk About Adoption Brennan, Deborah. Dundurn 2008. Canadians describe their journey from overcoming heartbreaking obstacles to becoming parents.
	Made in China: A Story of Adoption Oelschlager, Vanita. Vanita Books 2008. A young girl deals with sibling rivalry and other issues that spring from her adoption from China. Ages 4-8.
	The Lucky Ones: Our Stories of Adoption Children from China Rauhala, Ann. ECW Press 2008. A collection of personal stories by parents who have adopted from China, from their struggles with infertility to the joy of bringing their children home.
	Hope's Boy: A Memoir Bridge, Andrew. Hyperion 2008. One former foster child recounts his journey that took him from a brutal foster care system to Harvard Law School and eventually to being named the head of a national child welfare organization.
	Adopting: Sound Choices, Strong Families Johnston, Patricia Irwin. Perspectives Press 2008. A guide on how to prepare for your adoption, including practical advice on what you’ll need to do after you’ve made your decision.
	Three Little Words: A Memoir Rhodes-Courter, Ashley. Atheneum 2008. A young girl who spends nine years in fourteen different foster homes overcomes the horrors of an unfeeling system and ultimately triumphs over adversity.
	Trail of Crumbs: Hunger, Love and the Search for Home Sunee, Kim. Grand Central Publishing 2008. A memoir about food and family by a Korean-American adoptee.
	Labor of the Heart: A Parent's Guide to the Decisions and Emotions in Adoption Whitten, Kathleen. M. Evans And Company Inc. 2008. Using the author’s own experience as a starting book, this book guides would-be adoptive parents through the many stages and emotional impacts involved in the adoption process.
	Before Green Gables Wilson, Budge. Putnam Adult 2008. In this prequel to the Canadian classic, readers find out what happened to Anne before she became Anne of Green Gables.

Adoptive Parenting

	Dear Linda: An Adoptive Father's Open Letter to the Birthmother of his Child Anonymous. Trafford 2001. An adoptive father shares his joys and appreciation to the birthmother of his 10-year-old daughter.
	Real Parents Real Children Bartels-Rabb, Lisa and Van Gulden, Holly. Crossroad Classic, 1995. Covers the development stages of a child's life and how adoption may impact them.
	The Adoption Decision:15 Things You Wnat to Know Before Adopting Christianson, Laura. Harvest House, 2007. An adoption educator and adoptive mom addresses the 15 main emotional and spiritual issues adoptive parents need to go through before they begin their adoption journey.
	Becoming a Family: Promoting Health Attachments with Your Adopted Child Eshlemann, Lark. Taylor Trade Publishing 2005. Insights into attachment disorder and how parents can overcome it.
	Post-Adoption Blues: Overcoming the Unforseen Challenges of Adoption. Foli, Karen and Thompson, John. Rodale, 2004. An overview of some of the post-adoption challenges facing parents and ways to handle them.
	Attaching in Adoption: Practical Tools for Today's Parents Gray, Deborah. Perspectives Press, 2002. Using vignettes and real-life situations, a clinical social worker specializing in attachment, grief and trauma shows how to forge lasting loving bonds with your child.
	The Challenging Child: Understanding, Raising and Enjoying the Five "Difficult" Types of Children Greenspan, Stanley. Da Capo Press 1998. Nature, nurture and the roles they play in parenting difficult children.
	Toddler Adoption: the Weaver's Craft Hopkins-best, Mary. Perspectives Press, 1998. A child development expert and mother of a child adopted as a toddler offers advice for anyone considering adopting or who has adopted a child within the one to three age bracket.
	The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog: What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love and Healing Perr, Bruce and Szalavitz, Maia. Basic Books 2007. What happens when a child is exposed to extreme stress and how to help ease him into healthy adulthood.
	Trauma Through a Child's Eyes: Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing; Infancy through Adolescence Levine, Peter and Kline, Maggie. North Atlantic Books 2006. An explanation on how parents can help their children cope with the effects of trauma.
	Becoming Attached: First Relationships and How They Shape Our Capacity to Love Karen, Robert. Oxford University Press 1998. A primer on attachment theory that includes tips, science and historical context.
	Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections MacLeod, Jean and Macrae, Sheena. Emk Press 2006. Tips and techniques for parents of adopted children.
	Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens Riley, Debbie. C.A.S.E. Publications, 2005. A practical guide with case studies that explains the six major hurdles confronting adolescent and teenage adoptees.
	Broken Spirits Lost Souls: Loving Children with Attachment and Bonding Difficulties Ryan, Jane. iUniverse 2004. The fundamentals of attachment difficulties and prescriptions on how to prevent them.
	Reasonable People: A Memoir of Autism and Adoption Savarese, Ralph. Other Press 2007. A father recounts his family's adoption of an abused, autistic youngster.
	Attachment Handbook/Foster Care and Adoption Schoflield, Gillian and Beek, Mary. Baaf Adoption & Fostering 2006. Attachment scenarios and strategies.

Child Care and Parenting

	Touchpoints Birth to 3: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development Brazelton, Berry and Sparrow, Joshua. Da Capo Press 2001. A guidebook to early childhood development covering all of the physical and emotional milestones.
	Complete Book of Mother and Baby Care Canadian Medical Association. Dorling Kindersley 1992. An illustrated guide to happy and healthy pregnancy.
	Kids Are Worth It Coloroso, Barbara. Somerville House 1994. A parenting guru shares her secrets on how to raise healthy children.
	Helping Your Child Sleep Through the Night Cuthbertson, Joanne and Schevill, Susie. Doubleday 1985. Step-by-step instructions on how to get a good night's sleep.
	What to Expect the First Year Eisenber, Arlene; Murkoff, Heidi and Hathaway, Sandee. Workman Publishing Company 1989. Answers to all your parenting questions, one month at a time.
	Solve Your Children's Sleep Problems Ferber. A godsend to any parent interested in getting a little shut-eye.
	How to Raise Kids Without Going Broke Finch, Peter and Marshall, Delia. Avon Books 1999. Financial strategies for you and your children.
	The Baby Care Book: A Complete Guide from Birth to 12-Months Old Friedman, Jeremy and Saunders, Norman. Robert Rose 2007. A guide to help parents raise a healthy and happy newborn.
	I Refuse to Raise a Brat Henner, Marilu and Velikovsky, Ruth. Regan Books 1999. Instilling good habits into your child while you still can.
	The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth Kitzinger, Sheila. Knopf 2004. A detailed discussion of all of your birthing choices.
	Raising Your Spirited Child Kurcinka, Mary. HarperCollins 1991. Everything you need to know about raising temperamentally challenging kids.
	Your Baby and Child Leach, Penelope. Knopf 2000. Tips on how to maximize the psychological, emotional and physical well-being of your child.
	Parenting Toward Solutions: How Parents Can Use Skills They Already Have to Raise Responsible, Loving Kids Metcalf, LInda. Prentice Hall 1997. Strategies on how to handle parenting challenges including attention deficit disorder, depression, abuse and anger.
	But I Don't Feel Too Old to Be a Mommy: the Complete Sourcebook for Starting (and Re-Starting) Motherhood Beyond 35 and After 40 Nagle, Doreen. HCI 2002. The pros and cons of motherhood for those who have delayed it.
	Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care Spoc, Benjamin, M.D., and Parker, Steven, M.D. New York: Pocket Books, 1998. The baby care bible that generation of parents have turned to.
	Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child Weissbluth, Marc. A step-by-step guide for creating good sleep habits for children.

Children's Books

	How My Family Came to Be: Daddy, Papa and Me Aldrich, Andrew. New Family Press 2003. How two men and a baby came together and the family they created. Ages 4-8.
	All About Adoption: How Families Are Made and How Kinds Feel About It Annunziata, Jane and Nemiroff, Marc. Magination Press, 2003. Explores the what, how and why of adoption, as well as the different feelings that kids experience about being adopted as they grow up. Ages 4-8.
	A Forever Family: A Child's Story about Adoption Banish, Roslyn, with Jordan-Wong, Jennifer. New York: Harper Trophy, 1992. Adoption through the eyes of a child. Ages 4-8.
	When You Were Born in Korea Boyd, Brian. Yeong & Yeong Book Company 1993. Questions arise when you’re born overseas and don’t look like your mom and dad. Ages 9-12.
	Mulberry Bird Brodzinsky, Anne. Perspectives Press 1996. Understanding relinquishment through the story of a bird who decides to place her baby with another family. Ages 4-8.
	Jin Woo Bunting, Eve. Clarion Books 2001. David, who is adopted, has mixed feelings as he waits for his new brother to join his family from Korea. Ages 6-8.
	Rosie's Family: An Adoption Story Burrill, Heather and Rosove, Lori. Asia Press, 2001. Tough questions, loving answers about adoption. Ages 4-8.
	My Family is Forever Carlson, Nancy. Puffin 2006. A young Asian girl learns that families are linked by their love for one another not by their looks.
	Guji Guji Chen, Chih-Yuan. Kane/Miller 2006. A mother duck and her family’s life changes after an extra large alligator egg rolls into her nest. Ages 4-8.
	How I Was Adopted Cole, Joanna. HarperCollins Canada 1995. Samatha tells her favourite story about the time she was adopted and explains what the differences and similarities are between adoptees and other children. Ages 4-8.
	Finding Joy Coste, Marion. Boyds Mills Press 2006. A woman flies to China to pick up her daughter and wonders whether her family can love a child born to strangers. Ages 4-8.
	Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Curtis, Jamie Lee. New York: Harper Collins, 1996. The instant bedtime classic by the star of "Freaky Friday" and "A Fish Named Wanda." Ages 4-8.
	The Coffee Can Kid Czech, Jan. Child & Family Press 2002. A young Asian girl adopted from “a faraway land on the other side of the world" asks her father how she came to join her new family. Ages 4-8.
	Our Baby from China: An Adoption Story D'Antonio, Nancy. Albert Whitman & Company; 1997. A photo album of how one couple adopted their daughter, Ariela, from a Chinese orphanage. Ages 4-8.
	Adopted and Loved Forever Dellinger, Annetta. Concordia 1987. A child explains what it’s like to be adopted and how adoptive families are forever. Ages 4-8.
	Forever Fingerprints: An Amazing Discovery for Adopted Children Eldridge, Sherrie. EMK Press 2007. After she feels a baby moving insde her aunt’s tummy, Lucie views her adoption story and her connection to her birth parents in a different way. Ages 4-8.
	Talking with Young Children about Adoption Fisher, Susan and Watkins, Mary. Yale University Press, 1995. A clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist, both adoptive mothers, deal with the questions that children have about their adoption and the best ways to deal with them. Ages 4-8.
	You're Not My Real Mother! Friedrich, Molly and Hale, Christy. Little, Brown Young Readers, 2004. Heartwarming story about an adoptive mother who explains to her daughter why she is her "real mother" even though they don't look anything alike. Ages 4-8.
	Kids Like Me in China Fry, Ying Ying Fry and Klatzkin, Amy. An eight-year-old Chinese adoptee provides a first view perspective of adoption. Ages 9-12.
	Adoption is For Always Girard, Linda. Albert Whitman & Company 1991. Five-year-old girl Celia has many questions about her adoption. Ages 4-8.
	The Red Thread: An Adoption Fairy Tale Grace, Lin. Albert Whitman, 2007. A fairy tale based on the Chinese belief that an invisible, unbreakable red thread connects people who are destined to be together. Age 4-8.
	Let's Talk About Adoption. Helmer, Diana Star. Powerkids Press, 2003. Explains what adoption is, why parents place their babies for adoption, and what it means to be adopted. Ages 7-9.
	Emma's Story Hodge, Deborah. Tundra Books 2003. Emma’s grandmother explains to her how she came from China and joined their family. Ages 4-8.
	Nikolai, the Only Bear Joose, Barbara. Philomel 2005. Nikolai is a bear, the only bear in a Russian orphanage with 100 children. Ages 4-8.
	A Mother for Choco Kasza, Keiko. Putnam Juvenile, 1996. Choco, a yellow bird with blue-stripped feet, searches for a parent and learns that there are more to family relationships than just physical resemblances. Ages 4-8.
	Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale Katz, Karen. Henry Holt And Company, 2001. A sweet story about the “forever and for always” bonds between adoptive parents and children. Ages 4-8.
	Horace Keller, Holly. New York: Greenwillow Books, 1991. Allegorical adoption tale told by a leopard. Ages 4-8.
	A Sister for Matthew: A Story About Adoption Kennedy, Pamela. Ideals Publications, 2006. A story for big brothers and sisters that explains what happens when Matthew finds out he’s getting a baby sister from China. Ages 4-8.
	Little Miss Spider Kirk, David. Scholastic 2003. After her search for her biological mother is unsuccessful, Miss Spider adopts as her mother the green beetle who helped her with her search. Ages 4-8.
	I Don't Have Your Eyes Kitze, Carrie. EMK Press, 2003. An uplifting book that explains how even though we may look different on the outside, we're all the same on the inside. Ages 2-5.
	Max and the Adoption Day Party Klein, Adria and Gallagher-Cole, Mernie. Picture Window Books 2007. Max attends Jose’s adoption day party. Ages 4-8.
	The Day We Met You Koehler, Pheobe. Aladdin Picture Books, 1990. The joys and excitement experienced by new adoptive parents as they pick up their new baby. Ages 2-5.
	Grace from China Kolosov, Jacqueline. Yeong & Yeong Book Company 2004. As Jess and her mother travel to China to greet her new sister, she discovers that adoption involves loss as well as love. Ages 9 and up.
	Over Land and Sea: A Story of International Adoption Layne, Steven. A picture book describing the journey adoptive parents take as they travel overseas to build their family. Ages 4-8.
	Megan's Birthday Tree: A Story about Open Adoption Lears, Farnsworth. Albert Whitman and Company 2005. Megan, Megan’s birth mother, and her adoptive parents share a loving connection with each other. Ages 4-8.
	My Adopted Child, There's No One Like You Leman, Kevin. Revell 2007. A birth order specialist celebrates the individuality of adoptees. Ages 4-8.
	I Love You Like Crazy Cakes Lewis, Rose. Little Brown and Company 2003. Based on her own experiences, a single woman tells about what happened when she travelled to China to adopt a baby girl. Ages 3-5.
	Every Year on Your Birthday Lewis, Rose. Little Brown and Company 2007. A mother recalls the special celebrations with the daughter she brought home from China. Ages 4-8.
	Why Was I Adopted? Livingstone, Carol. Secaucus:, Lyle Stuart Inc., 1978. Explaining adoption to your child in words and pictures. Ages 4-8.
	Little Lost Bat Markle, Sandra. Harlesbridge Publishing 2006. What happens to a newborn bat after he loses his mother. Ages 4-8.
	Happy Adoption Day! McCutcheon, John. Little, Brown & Company 2001. A book in verse celebrating the joys and excitement of adoption. Ages 4-8.
	What is Adoption? McDowall, Rita and Stergianis, Sofia. Wisdom Press, 2006. Explores the issues of what it's like to be adopted through the story of two friends, Alex, who is adopted, and Violet, who isn't. Ages 5 and up.
	Just Add One Chinese Sister McMahon, Particia and McCarthy, Connor. Boyds Mills Press 2005. Based on a true story, Connor, his mother and his new sister, Claire, create a scrapbook chronicling her adoption journey from China. Ages 4-8.
	Borya and the Burps: An Eastern European Adoption Story McNamara, Joan. Perspectives Press 2005. A portrayal of East European adoption through the eyes of a child who leaves his country with nothing but a talent for burping. Ages 6 and up.
	Felicia's Favorite Story Newman, Leslea. Two Lives Pub 2002. Written by the author of "Heather Has Two Mommies", it tells the story of how Felicia was adopted by Mama Nessa and Mama Linda. Ages 4-8.
	The White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption Okimoto, Jean Davies. Houghton Mifflin Company 2002. A tender humorous tale of four families who travel to China to be united with their daughters. Ages 4-8.
	Waiting for Noah Oppenheim, Shulamith Levey. Harper, 1990. A companion book to “Waiting for Hannah” about anticipating the birth of a child. Ages 4-8.
	And Tango Makes Three Parnell, Peter and Richardson, Justin. Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing 2005. Based on a true story set in New York City's Central Park Zoo, this is the story of two male penguins and the child they raise. Ages 4-8.
	We Belong Together: A Book About Adoption and Families Parr, Todd. Little, Brown & Company, 2007. With simple words and pictures, this book shows the different ways that families are formed. Ages 4-8.
	Mommy Far, Mommy Near Peacock, Carol. Albert Whitman 2000. After Elizabeth starts asking questions about her adoption from China, her mother reassures her that children can come from any country. Ages 4-8.
	Seeds of Love: For Brothers and Sisters of International Adoption Petertyl, Mary and Chambers, Jill. Folio One Publishing 1997. A young girl has many questions while she waits for her younger sister to come home. Ages 4-8.
	One Wonderful You: A Unique Book for Adopted People of All Ages Portnoy, Francie. Childrens Home Society of North 1997. A celebration of adoption and the individuality of adoptees. Ages 9-12.
	Waiting for Hannah Russo, Marisabina. Greenwillow, 1989. A picture book about anticipating the birth of a child. Ages 4-8.
	Allison Say, Allen. Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books 2004. One day Allison, a transracial adoptee, discovers she resembles her favorite doll more than her parents. Ages 4-8.
	Lucy's Family Tree Schreck, Karen. Tilbury House Publishers 2001. What happens when Lucy, an Mexican adoptee, is asked to create a family tree as part of a class assignment. Ages 4-8.
	Families are Forever Shemin, Craig and Capone, Deb. As Simple as That 2006. A Chinese-American adoptee learns about the ties that bind and what it means to be a family. Ages 4-8.
	My Special Family: A Children's Book About Adoption Silber, Kathleen and Parelskin, Debra. Taylor Publishing 1995. A workbook for children of open adoption to help them understand their ties to their adoptive parents and birth parents. Ages 4-8.
	Rebecca's Journey Home Sugerman, Brynn. Lerner Publishing Group 2006. Jacob and Gabe, two Jewish brothers, prepare for their new sister’s arrival from Vietnam. Ages 4-8.
	The Red Blanket Thomas, Eliza. Scholastic 2004. The story of a single woman who adopts a child from China and the red blanket they both bond with. Ages 4-8.
	My New Family: A First Look at Adoption Thomas, Pat. Barron's Educational Series, 2003. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor, this book explains adoption to children and promotes positive interaction among them. Ages 4-8.
	My Mei Mei Young, Ed. Philomel 2006. Antonia’s life changes after her parents return to China and bring home a younger sister. Ages 4-8.
	Mother's Day in March: A Story of Adoption Valeri, Antonella. Authorhouse 2006. Understanding the concept of adoption through the eyes of Dina and her friends. Ages 4-8.
	Chinese Eyes Waybill, Marjorie. Herald Press 1974. After a young girl adopted from Korea is teased about her appearance, she learns what it means to be different from others. Ages 4-8.
	This Is How We Became a Family: An Adoption Story Willis, Wayne. Magination Press 1999. An adoptive parent recounts the highs and lows of adoption, before and after her child’s placement. Ages 3-6.
	The Best Single Mom in the World: How I Was Adopted Zisk. Albert Whitman 2001. How Ana and her single mom became a family. Ages 4-8.

Gay Parent Adoption

	How My Family Came to Be: Daddy, Papa and Me Aldrich, Andrew. New Family Press 2003. How two men and a baby came together and the family they created.
	The Lesbian Parenting Book: A Guide to Creating Families and Raising Children Clunis, Merilee and Green, Dorsey. Seal Press 1996. Drawing on their own experiences, lesbian parents present a guide to creating strong families.
	Lesbian and Gay Fostering and Adoption: Extraordinary yet Ordinary Hicks, Stephen and McDermott, Janet. University of British Columbia Press 2005. Lesbian and gay adoptive moms and dads share their stories.
	The Complete Lesbian and Gay Parenting Guide Lev, Arlene. 2004. A guide on what gays and lesbians can expect – and need to do – as parents.
	Lesbian and Gay Foster and Adoptive Parents: Recruiting, Assessing and Supporting an Untapped Resource for Children and Youth Mallon, Gerald. Child Welfare League of America 2006. Helpful hints and advice for prospective gay and lesbian parents.
	The Lesbian and Gay Parenting Handbook: Creating and Raising Our Families Martin, April. Harper Perennial 1993. How lesbians and gays can build a family through adoption.
	Fatherhood for Gay Men McGarry, Kevin. Haworth Press 2003. How the author became a parent, and the hopes, dreams and fears he encountered along the way.
	A Gay Couple's Journey Through Surrogacy: Intended Fathers Menichiello, Michael. University Of Toronto Press 2006. One gay couple's quest for a child.
	Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Get Pregnant Savage, Dan. Plume 2000. The nationally syndicated sex-advice columnist shares his surprising and true-life adventure into parenthood after he and his boyfriend decide to adopt.
	Gay and Lesbian Parenting Choices Sember, Brette. Career Books 2006. Adopting options and others for gay and lesbians.
	How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent: A Book by Kids for Kids of All Ages Snow, Judith. Haworth Press 2004. Thirty-two children reflect on the experience of having a gay parent.
	Queer Families, Common Agendas: Gay People, Lesbians and Family Values Sullivan, Richard. Haworth Press Inc 2000. A guide to the legal and social struggles that lesbian and gay families face today.

Getting Started

	The Adoption Option, Complete Handbook Adamec, Christine. Prima Publishing 1999. A comprehensive guide to adoption intended for a US audience, but includes a section on Canada.
	Is Adoption for You: The Information You Need to Make the Right Choice Adamec, Christine. John Wiley & Sons, 1998. Explores the main adoption issues and helps you decide which route is right for you.
	The ARE Babies to Adopt Adamec, Christine. New York; Pinnacle Books, 1991. The title pretty much says it all.
	The Basics of Adoption: A Guide for Building Families in the US and Canada Allen, Mardi and Dickerson, James. Praeger Publishers 2006. A former social worker and a psychologist demystify the adoption process and offer practical advice based on their career experience.
	Children and Youth Adoption, Orphanages and Foster Care: A Historical Handbook and Guide Askeland, Lori. Greenwood Press 2005. Weaving the past and the present, this book provides a detailed look at the adoption experience from a wide variety of angles.
	Adoption for Dummies Barr, Tracy. John Wiley & Sons 2003. An easy-to-use overview of the adoption process that includes answers to basic questions such as what’s involved, how much does it cost and how long does it take.
	The Complete Adoption Book: Everything You Need to Know to Adopt a Child Beauvais-Goldwin, Laura. Adams Media Corporation 2005. A roadmap to adopting.
	The Adoption Decision: 15 Things You Want to Know Before Adopting Christianson, Laura. Harvest House 2007. An adoption educator and an adoptive mom addresses the 15 main emotional and spiritual issues adoptive parents need to address before they begin their adoption journey.
	The Adoption Network: Your Guide to Starting A Support System Christianson, Laura. Faithworks, 2007. How a support group can ease your introduction into adoption and helping hints on how to join one.
	Truly Yours: Thoughts on th Miracle of Adoption Dail, Laura. Andrews McMeel Publishing 2004. Observations for anyone interested in learning more about the adoption experience.
	Parents by Choice: An Insightful Guide Exploring Adoption to Build Your Family Deblander, Terese. iUniverse 2004. Tips on how to build your family through adoption.
	The Unofficial Guide to Adopting a Child DellaVecchio, Andrea. Foster City: IDG Books Worldwide Inc., 2000. The inside scoop on the adoption process.
	The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Adoption Falker, Elizabeth Swire. Grand Central Publishing, 2006. The ins and outs of domestic and international adoption with lots of helpful tips and shortcuts by someone who’s “been there and done that."
	Adoption Resource Book Gilman, Lois. Harper Collins 1998. An adoptive mother provides details on everything you need to know about adoption, from how to start out to what to expect after you bring your child home.
	Reaching Out: the Guide to Writing a Terrific Dear Birthmother Letter Handel, Nelson. Easternedge Press 2002. Tips and techniques on how to write an effective parent profile or Dear Birthmother letter.
	Adoption: the Essential Guide to Adopting Quickly and Safely Hicks, Randall. Perigee Trade 2007. An adoption insider shares the secrets of successful adopting.
	Adoption Is A Family Affair!: What Relatives and Friends Must Know Johnston, Patricia Irwin. Perspectives Press, 2001. How to educate and ease extended family into your adoption plans.
	A Love Like No Other: Stories from Adoptive Parents Kruger, Pamela and Smolove, Jill. Riverhead 2005. Twenty writers share their experiences as adoptive parents.
	Beating the Adoption Odds Martin, Cynthia. Harcourt Trade Publishers 2001. A comprehensive guide to infant adoption, completely revised and updated.
	Making Sense of Adoption: A Parent's Guide Melina, Lois Ruskai. New York: Harper & Row Publishers, 1989. An adoption expert connects the dots and offers useful tips on how to handle everything your children may throw at you.
	Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming America Pertman, Adam. HarperCollins Canada 2000. A former journalist, Pertman combines research and own personal story in offering an overview of adoption trends today and suggestions on how to improve the process for all members of the triad.
	The Whole Life Adoption Book: Realistic Advice for Building a Healthy Adoptive Family Schooler, Jane. Pinon Press 1993. The special challenges that arise when you build a family through adoption and how to prepare for them.
	How to Raise an Adopted Child Shaeffer, Judith and Lindstrom, Christina. New York: Plume, Penguin Books USA, 1991. Not so much a how-to manual as a guided tour of the major adoption issues and suggestions on how to deal with them.
	Intentional Family: Celebrating Adoption Taylor, Kimberley. Beacon Hill Press 2007. The joys and challenges of journeying down the road less taken.

Infertility

	Adopting After Infertility Johnston, Patricia Irwin. Perspectives Press 1992. A level-headed approach on how to make the best out of a bad situation.
	Family Bound: One Couple's Journey Through Infertility and Adoption Ostrea, Carrie. iUniverse 2003. The emotional and financial rollercoaster ride of one couple as they try to become parents and the impact it had on them and their families.
	Surviving Infertility: A Compassionate Guide Through the Emotional Crisis of Infertility Salzer, Linda. HarperPerennial 1991. Coping strategies for those facing infertility.
	The Infertility Answer Book Sembe McWorther, Brette. Sphinx Publishing 2005. Answers to questions about fertility treatments and adoption and finding the route that’s right for you.
	Wanting Another Child: Coping with Secondary Infertility Simon, Harriet Fishman. Lexington Books 1995. How to handle the hidden plight of secondary infertility.

International Adoption

	Family Bonds: Adoption, Infertility, and the New World of Child Production Bartholet, Elizabeth. Beacon Press 1999. A Harvard law professor who adopted two children from Peru makes a case for international adoption and reforming the overall system.
	Moving Heaven and Earth: A Personal Journey into International Adoption Birdsey, Barbara and Cadwalader, George. Francis Press 2000. The founder of an international adoption agency and parent of an adopted child from Central America walks through the labyrinth that is international adoption.
	The Greatest Gift: Relfections on International and Domestic Adoption Buckley, Betsy. Creative Arts Book Company 2001. An adoptive mom looks back on the preparation leading up to the adoption of her child and others.
	Adopting a Toddler: What Size Shoes Does She Wear? Hoppenhauer, Denise. iUniverse Star 2004. What first-time parents can expect when they adopt a toddler.
	The Kinning of Foreigners: Transnational Adoption in a Global Perspective Howell, Signe. Berghahn Books 2007. The impact that adopting from another country and another culture has on the family.
	Welcome Home! An International and Nontraditional Adoption Reader Linzer, Lita. Haworth Press 2004. Stories and advice on intercountry adoption.
	Handbook of International Adoption Medicine: A Guide for Physicians, Parents and Providers Miller, Laurie. Oxford University Press 2004. A guide to the medical and developmental issues facing internationally adopted children.
	With Eyes Wide Open: A Workbook for Parents Adopting International Children Over Age One Miller, Margi and Ward, Nancy. 2007 A guide for prospective parents on some of the medical, emotional and cultural challenges of adopting an institutionalized child from another country.
	International Adoption Travel Journal Petertyl, Mary. Folio One Publishing 2002. A journal and a keepsake for anyone interested in making the most of their trip of a lifetime.
	Are Those Kids Yours? American Families with Children Adopted from Other Countries Register, Cheri. New York: Free Press, 1991. An adoptive mother of two transcultural children on what to expect – the good, the bad and the ugly -- when you adopt a child from overseas.
	Beyond Good Intentions: A Mother Reflects on Raising Internationally Adopted Children Register, Cheri. Yeong & Yeong Book Company 2005. The ten pitfalls that parents of internationally adopted children fall into and what you need to do to rise above them.
	Adopt International: Everything You Need to Know to Adopt a Child from Abroad Sweet, Robin and Bryan, Patty. Third Avenue Press 2007. From home study to traveling tips, practical suggestions and solutions on some of the common concerns of adopting abroad.
	10 Steps to Successful International Adoption: A Guided Workbook for Prospective Parents Uekert, Brenda. Third Avenue 2007. A step-by-step motivational handbook that walks you through all of the major decisions you have to make in order to adopt internationally.
	Cultures of Transnational Adoption Volkman, Tody and Johnston, Alice. How adoption creates and transforms culture. (about kinship, biology, and belonging)
	Now We Are One: Faces of International Adoption Wecker, David and Wilson, Michael. Orange Frazer Press 2007. A photo essay on the difference faces of intercountry adoption.

International Adoption: China

	China Girl: One Man's Adoption Story Demers, Daivd. Marquette Books 2004. A single dad’s take on adopting from China.
	China Ghosts: My Daughter's Journey to America, My Passage to Fatherhood Gammage, Jeff. HarperCollins 2007. An adoptive dad wrestles with his mixed feelings after adopting two girls from China.
	Wanting a Daughter, Needing a Son: Abandonment, Adoption and Orphanage Care in China Johnson, Kay. Yeong & Yeong Book Company 2004. A socio-political examination of the circumstances that give rise to the abandonment and adoption of Chinese girls.