Title: Children Just Like Me
Author: Susan Elizabeth Copsey
Summary:
Ages: 9-12
Title: Lucy's Family Tree
Author: Karen Halvorsen Schreck and Stephen Gassler (Illustrator)
Summary: This is the story of a girl adopted from Mexico who receives the "dreaded family tree assignment." It describes her unique solution and what she learns about families by doing the assignment. But most importantly, it explores her feelings about the assignment and the meaning of family in America.
Ages:
Title: The Mulberry Bird: Story of an Adoption
Author: Anne Braff Brodzinsky
Summary: This story is about a mother who is not able to come for her baby bird. Although, it includes some real facts about the natural habits of birds, it is a fantasy about adoption. Once the mother decides to let her baby be adopted, the story shifts to the baby's adjustment process in his new family.
Ages: 8-10
Title: Riding Freedom
Author: Pam Munoz Ryan
Summary: Set in the mid-1800's, this story is about Charlotte, a Girl raised in a boys orphanage. This book follows Charlotte, who after experiencing a rough start in life, becomes a very successful in life.
Ages:
Title: Who Am I? And Other Questions of Adopted Kids (Plugged In)
Author: Charlene C. Giannetti and Larry Ross (Illustrator)
Summary: Insights and answers from teenagers and experts. Helps answers questions about being adopted.
Ages: Ages 9 -12
