Family & Relationships

Writing Foster and Adoption Stories for Children

Techniques for Writing Foster and Adoption Stories for Children: Connecting With Readers Ages 4–8

Stories help children make sense of the world long before they have all the words to explain what they feel. For kids ages 4 to 8, the books they read can shape how they understand family, belonging, courage, love, and even loss. When you write about foster care or adoption for young readers, you are […]

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Best Practices for Writing Adoption and Foster Care Books

Best Practices for Writing Adoption and Foster Care Books

Writing about foster care or adoption is entering into someone’s real lived experience, where emotions are layered and backgrounds are diverse. These stories require care, intention, and truth. When done thoughtfully, they can help readers feel seen, supported, and understood. When done without sensitivity, they can unintentionally gloss over pain or turn real challenges into

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