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Welcome readers! We have three kinship-related books to share with you this month. Be sure to check out our free lending library!
Violet & Me: A Kinship Adoption Story by Claudette Larson, LICSW, R-PT is an insightful and compassionate children’s book that tells a story about two siblings’ journey through childhood trauma and their healing process. Written by a play therapist, this book offers young readers a relatable and thoughtful story about the challenges—such as substance abuse and adjusting to new circumstances—and the triumphs of kinship adoption. The author uses language and situations that can enable children to understand and help process their own journey.
This book can be valuable for young readers who may be going through similar experiences, helping them feel less isolated and more under-stood. The focus on heal-ing and resilience is key. This book can be a helpful resource for caregivers navigating kinship, adoption, or trauma-related challenges with their children. This story can provide comfort, validation, and encouragement for children and families going through similar transitions.
(25 pages, Ages 4+ )
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan is a heartfelt exploration of grief, self-discovery, and healing. This is a story about Willow Chance, a truly unique and intelligent middle school girl. Her journey is far from simple. After losing her adoptive parents in a tragic accident, she’s forced to navigate the world on her own. Her new school friend, Mai, persuades her mother to welcome Willow into their home.
This book beautifully captures Willow’s re-markable journey as she learns to cope with loss, discovers her sense of belonging, and ultimately, finds her new family. The book shows how, even in the darkest times in life, we can find connection and healing through others.
(378 pages, Ages 10+)
Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion. A Life in Balance is the autobiography of Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in history. With the joy and enthusiasm that she lives her life, Simone takes readers on the journey of her child-hood. She begins with her early memories of living with her birth mother, her move to foster care and eventually her adoption by her grandparents.
She shares her honest thoughts about her birth mother and highlights the unconditional support and love of her grandparents and siblings. She writes, “When it comes to how things turned out, I’m not sorry. I’m part of a beautiful family that is closer and more loving than any I could’ve chosen.” Simone’s book explores the journey of a girl from experience in foster care to Olympic gold medalist. As she ex-plains, the most amazing part isn’t the medal but “how I got there – or more accurately, who got me there – that is most miraculous.” Simone tells her story of how faith and family gave her the courage to embrace her dreams and make them come true.
(256 pages, Ages 7+)