Star of the Week (Review)
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 […]
Author Archives: Grace Newton
Family Gathering, Family Stories
The Importance of Family Stories Last fall, the day before Thanksgiving to be precise, I ended up comically going to the Urgent Care center in my city after a squirrel […]
DNA Testing – Service or Disservice to Adoptees
DNA testing to me had always seemed like a far-off possibility for the future. Now with sites like 23andMe, Ancestry.com, and Family Tree DNA that promise results at the relatively […]
MNTRFF 2013
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 […]
Some Call it Rehab. I said, “No, no, no.”
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” […]
What’s Wrong With Gotcha Day?
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 […]
Karaoke Contemplations
Last night, I went to a Chinese Karaoke event. When I entered the dark room, I saw the faces of 20 or 30 other Chinese people and the large, welcoming […]
STUCK Documentary on ABC Nightline OCT. 29
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 […]
Questions Minus Answers
I’ve just come back from a weekend retreat. Like many retreats, there were trust building games, Bananagrams, nature walks, and thoughtful conversations. Lately, adoption has been an especially big theme […]
Motherbridge of Love (Review)
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 […]
Red Thread Broken 