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Another Place at the Table by Kathy HarrisonThe Girls Who Went Away by Ann FesslerThree Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-CourterThe Connected Child by Karyn PurvisThe Brightness of Stars by Lisa Cherry
Non-Fiction Books about Adoption/Foster Care
495 books — 288 voters
The Book Thief by Markus ZusakOne for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly HuntAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryWhite Oleander by Janet FitchThree Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Kids in Foster Care
393 books — 176 voters

Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis MajorsA Forest of Doors by L.A. MuseAdopted for Life by Russell D. MooreA Long Way Gone by Ishmael BeahPassport through Darkness by Kimberly L. Smith
Best Books About Orphan Care & Adoption
126 books — 79 voters
Frog by Mary CalmesSpecial Delivery by Heidi CullinanJust Jory by Mary CalmesA Boy and His Dragon by R. CooperEvenfall by Ais
Gay Romance Featuring an Orphaned MC
288 books — 62 voters

In Our Mothers' House by Patricia PolaccoHome at Last by Vera B. WilliamsWe Belong Together by Todd ParrA Mother for Choco by Keiko KaszaMy New Mom & Me by Renata Galindo
Adoption and Foster Care Picture Books
129 books — 44 voters
Uprooted by Peter J. BoniWhen Love Is Not Enough by Nancy L. ThomasStand Alone by P.D. WorkmanDetachment by Maurice MierauSearched the World Over for Elie by Sherilyn Olsen
Attachment Disorder
14 books — 35 voters

All the King's Horses by Barry MilazzoBlitz Your Life by Tim ShawPapillon by Henri CharrièreOnce Upon A Lie by Michael R. FrenchWalk On by Stephen Panus
Books that Speak to Overcoming Obstacles
44 books — 31 voters
Uprooted by Peter J. BoniKids Need to Be Safe by Julie NelsonMaybe Days by Jennifer WilgockiBut, it's not my fault... by Janine Kirsten PiernasFamilies Change by Julie Nelson
Books About Foster Care
13 books — 31 voters

The Destiny of Sunshine Ranch by T.M. GaouetteLast Airlift by Marsha Forchuk SkrypuchWaiting to Forget by Sheila Kelly WelchDon't Call Me Marda by Sheila Kelly WelchOne Step at a Time by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Best Realistic Fiction about Adoption and Foster Care for Middle-Grade/Middle-School Readers
27 books — 19 voters
The Destiny of Sunshine Ranch by T.M. GaouetteDelly Duck by Holly Marlow3 Things to Forget by Cynthia T. ToneyAdopting a Little Brother or Sister by Holly MarlowSo You've Adopted a Sibling by Holly Marlow
Children's/YA Fiction about Foster Care, Guardianship or Adoption
48 books — 19 voters

Adoption Is a Lifelong Journey by Kelly DiBenedettoVoices Unheard by Lisa Coppola LMHCAre You Ready to Adopt? by Dewey CrepeauThe New Crunch Time Guide to Parenting Language for Haiti Ado... by Kat LaMonsThe New Crunch-Time Guide to Parenting Language for Chinese A... by Kat LaMons
Adoption Books I Have Actually Found Useful
25 books — 17 voters
The Search for Mother Missing by Janine VanceTwins Found in a Box by Janine VanceGoing Back to Zen by Janine VanceYou Don't Look Adopted by Anne HeffronAdoption History 101 by Janine Myung Ja
Adult Adoptee Memoirs
24 books — 15 voters

The Destiny of Sunshine Ranch by T.M. GaouetteBecause of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamilloThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettA Little Princess by Frances Hodgson BurnettAnne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Adoption/Foster Care Middle Grade
21 books — 15 voters
A Child Called "It" by Dave PelzerHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Piece of Cake by Cupcake BrownOrphan Train by Christina Baker KlineThe Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
Books to Read If You Like The Fosters
35 books — 14 voters

The Destiny of Sunshine Ranch by T.M. GaouetteForever, or a Long, Long Time by Caela CarterOne for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly HuntEverything on a Waffle by Polly HorvathThe Shoebox Kid by Judith Lawrence Outten
Middle Grade Foster Care
25 books — 11 voters
A List of Cages by Robin RoeFar from the Tree by Robin BenwayHome Girl by Alex WheatleOne for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly HuntFighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
YA & middle grade books about foster care & adoption
43 books — 6 voters

From Meidelach to Matriarchs ~ A Journal by Mirta Ines TruppThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerSweet Pea by Kit de WaalFamily Ever After by Margaret DaleyMy Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Best Fiction Stories of Women as Mothers, Wives, Stepmothers, Daughters, Sisters, Aunts, Nieces, Grandmothers and Grandaughters
47 books — 5 voters
Half Agony, Half Hope by Joy Michelle AustinThe Weight of Prejudice by Joy Michelle AustinLes Miserables by Victor HugoTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeChevrolet Saturdays by Candy Dawson Boyd
Best Fiction Stories of Men as Fathers, Husbands, Stepfathers, Sons, Brothers, Uncles, Nephews, Grandfathers and Grandsons
29 books — 3 voters

Profane Justice by Suzanne ShellSpitting Image by Ronald G. Levi Jr.Memoirs of a Baby Stealer by Mary CallahanChild Protection/Abduction Services by Eric D. KeeferPro Se Guide to Family Court by David A. Bardes
Child Advocacy/Parental Rights
12 books — 2 voters
Visiting Day by Jacqueline WoodsonSomething Happened to My Dad by Ann HazzardThe Night Dad Went to Jail by Melissa HigginsWhat Do I Say About That? by Julia CookFar Apart, Close in Heart by Becky Birtha
Family Books of Children with Relatives in Prison
52 books — 2 voters

Raising Other People's Children by Debbie AusburnThe Stepfamily Handbook by Karen BonnellThe Stepmom's Book of Boundaries by Claudette ChenevertBuilding Love Together in Blended Families by Gary ChapmanBlissfully Blended Bullshit by Rebecca Eckler
Family by Choice - Blended/Adoption/Foster Care Support for Parents
37 books — 1 voter

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