Books about Adoption
Award winning
Half A World Away
Cynthia Kadohata, 2014
225 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, adoption, and cultural differences.
Enhances empathy and understanding through multicultural perspectives.
Supports emotional development and identity exploration.
Illustrates resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.

Half A World Away
Cynthia Kadohata, 2014
Award winning
The Tale of Mallory Mouse: From Foster Care to Adoption
Laura Khoury, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights themes of love, acceptance, and family bonds.
Empowers children facing life transitions and new environments.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards diverse life experiences.
Supports emotional development through relatable storytelling.

The Tale of Mallory Mouse: From Foster Care to Adoption
Laura Khoury, 2023
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.

I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
Award winning
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, 2022
38 pages
Why to read
Explores open adoption through engaging, heartfelt narrative.
Highlights themes of love, family diversity, and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports conversations about different family structures.

Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story
Allison Olson, 2022
Award winning
Home at Last
Chris Raschka, Vera B. Williams, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of adoption and unconditional love.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young readers visually.
Encourages discussions about family and acceptance.
Supports emotional development and resilience.

Home at Last
Chris Raschka, Vera B. Williams, 2016
Award winning
Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, love, and acceptance.
Addresses adoption with sensitivity and warmth.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young children visually.

Lily Coyote's New Baby: An Adoption Story
Xander Martin, 2023
Award winning
The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
33 pages
Why to read
Nurtures understanding of adoption in a gentle manner.
Encourages empathy and acceptance among young readers.
Strengthens emotional development with relatable characters.
Offers a comforting narrative for adopted children.

The Adoption Angel: A Heartwarming Story for Adopted Children
Sarah E. Lutz, 2023
Award winning
The Year of the Baby: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, 2013
176 pages
Why to read
Captures multicultural family dynamics effectively.
Enhances empathy through diverse character perspectives.
Encourages understanding of adoption and acceptance.
Supports language growth with simple, impactful language.
