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Star of the Week (Review)

December 7, 2013by Grace Newton 7 Comments

Star of the Week Authors: Darlene Friedman, Roger Roth (Illustrator)  Rating: ★★★★☆ Plot Summary: Star of the Week is a book recommended for children ages 5 – 9 and is about a little […]

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Book Reviews, Children's Books Reviews, For Adoptive Parents

MNTRFF 2013

November 15, 2013by Grace Newton 4 Comments

About MNTRFF: With one of the largest transracial and transcultural adopted communities being in Minnesota, the Minnesota Transracial Film Festival (MNTRFF) was incepted by the international adoptee organization AdopSource in order to showcase […]

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Some Call it Rehab. I said, “No, no, no.”

November 14, 2013by Grace Newton Leave a comment

I’m part of a group of Chinese adoptees and adoptive parents on Facebook. One adoptive mother commented on a post with the following idea about adoption: “So many people call adoption “redemption” […]

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For Adoptive Parents, Reflections

What’s Wrong With Gotcha Day?

November 8, 2013by Grace Newton 53 Comments

While walking with a friend to dinner, I chatted about my day and important recent events. When I looked over to the spot she had been standing, I saw just […]

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FAQ + Response, For Adoptive Parents, Reflections

STUCK Documentary on ABC Nightline OCT. 29

October 29, 2013by Grace Newton Leave a comment

The ABC News Nightline episode on international adoption, featuring STUCK, will air TUESDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 29 With the Minnesota Transracial Film Festival coming up, there are several documentaries that I’m […]

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Motherbridge of Love (Review)

October 21, 2013by Grace Newton 8 Comments

Motherbridge of Love Authors:   Xinran Xue, Josée Masse (Illustrator) Ranking: ★★★☆☆ Plot Summary: This book is a short poem, explaining to adopted children that they have two important women who have shaped their lives […]

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Book Reviews, Children's Books Reviews, For Adoptive Parents

Rethinking the “Angry Adoptee”

October 18, 2013by Grace Newton 18 Comments

I have a cousin who is also a transnational, transracial adoptee and is only two months older than I am. For many years, we were Thanksgiving table enemies, trying to […]

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Reflections

Shaoey and Dot: Bug Meets Bundle (Review)

October 15, 2013by Grace Newton 3 Comments

Shaoey and Dot: Bug Meets Bundle Authors: Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, Jim Chapman (Illustrator) Ranking: ★☆☆☆☆ Plot Summary: The book is written and illustrated by Shaoey’s family members who have also founded a […]

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Book Reviews, Children's Books Reviews, For Adoptive Parents

What’s in a Name?

October 7, 2013by Grace Newton 7 Comments

Something many adoptive parents struggle with is whether or not to keep their child’s name.  Like most other issues surrounding adoption, this answer is complicated and varies from situation to […]

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FAQ + Response, For Adoptive Parents, Reflections

When You Were Born in China (Review)

September 19, 2013by Grace Newton 3 Comments

When You Were Born In China Authors:  Sara Dorow, Stephan Wunrow (photographer) Ranking: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Plot Summary:  When You Were Born In China is a beautiful photo memory book for children adopted from China. […]

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Book Reviews, Children's Books Reviews, For Adoptive Parents

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I am so glad to have had the opportunity to be a part of this afternoon’s keynote discussion on the topic of adoptees as immigrants with Dr. Daniel Drennan ElAwar and Anissa Druesedow moderated by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker at the 10th Biennial Adoption Initiative Conference. Such important and thought provoking conversations happening this weekend!
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Happy to have been interviewed for an upcoming episode of the @dearasiangirl podcast on the topic of growing up away from your culture, an experience that is salient to many transracial and transnational adoptees. I talk about my racial reckoning in undergrad, the research and identity work I did in grad school, and how my current job in adoption fits into my future plans. I am always honored to be able to share my story and to hear when it resonated with you all.
In today’s adventures of “what other words can I use besides ‘adopt?,’” I present this… but what makes this case even worse is the Museum of Chinese in America’s extra step of calling the objects on their website adoptees.
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