by Tom Tracy (Author)
What do you do when a friend notices your family isn't the same as theirs?
"Scoochie's Adoption Story gets so much right that other adoption books don't come close to." - American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table
Scoochie was adopted by her two daddies through an open adoption. While at the park one day, a friend notices Scoochie's two dads and inquires "Where's your mom?" Based on an actual experience of the author's family, Scoochie's Adoption Story, chronicles Scoochie's explanation of adoption to her friends.
Using kid-friendly language, the book normalizes the adoption process as one way a family can be formed. Scoochie's Adoption Story is a celebration of family, regardless of family composition. Through text and illustration, the story represents a wide variety of families, supporting inclusion and acceptance.
Scoochie's Adoption Story is part of the Scoochie & Skiddles collection of inclusive kids book. It is a multi-award winning book and has been featured on CBS-Philly News, SJMagazine and Gay Parent Magazine. It has received glowing endorsements by adoption agencies, child professionals, educators and parents/families alike.
A perfect reading book for all families, including children of LGBT parents, diverse families, and families touched by adoption.
Those who may enjoy the book include:
- All families and all children
- Parents looking for books on diversity
- Birth parents
- Adoptive parents
- Adopted children
- LGBT parents and LGBT allies
- Diverse families / mixed race families
- Adoption agencies / Adoption case workers
- Adoption attorneys
- Adoption facilitators
- Individuals and couples considering adoption
- Social Workers and Counselors
- Teachers and Guidance Counselors
- Child Protective Services / Family Preservation
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) advocates
Number of Pages: 34
Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: January 29, 2022
