Ten Tell-Tale Signs of a Chinese Adoptee
One of my adoptee friends told me that she has keen “adoptee radar.” I thought this was a funny thing to say, but then I realized that I, too, often […]
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China’s One Child Policy: Past, Present, and Future
In light of the changes to the One Child Policy that will be in effect soon, I thought I would post this paper I wrote about the roots of the […]
China has collected $3.1 billion from one-child policy violators so far this year
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When You Were Born in China (Review)
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. […]
Red Thread Broken 