Tom Tracy

Gebundenes Buch

Scoochie & Skiddles

Scoochie's Adoption Story

Beschreibung

What do you do when a friend notices your family isn't the same as theirs? "Scoochie's Adoption Story gets so much right that other adoption books don't come close to." - American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table Scoochie was adopted by her two daddies through an open adoption. While at the park one day, a friend notices Scoochie's two dads and inquires "Where's your mom?" Based on an actual experience of the author's family, Scoochie's Adoption Story, chronicles Scoochie's explanation of adoption to her friends. Using kid-friendly language, the book normalizes the adoption process as one way a family can be formed. Scoochie's Adoption Story is a celebration of family, regardless of family composition. Through text and illustration, the story represents a wide variety of families, supporting inclusion and acceptance. Scoochie's Adoption Story is part of the Scoochie & Skiddles collection of inclusive kids book. It is a multi-award winning book and has been featured on CBS-Philly News, SJMagazine and Gay Parent Magazine. It has received glowing endorsements by adoption agencies, child professionals, educators and parents/families alike. A perfect reading book for all families, including children of LGBT parents, diverse families, and families touched by adoption. Those who may enjoy the book include:All families and all children Parents looking for books on diversity Birth parents Adoptive parents Adopted children LGBT parents and LGBT allies Diverse families / mixed race families Adoption agencies / Adoption case workers Adoption attorneys Adoption facilitators Individuals and couples considering adoption Social Workers and Counselors Teachers and Guidance Counselors Child Protective Services / Family Preservation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) advocates

Autor

Tom is the author of the Scoochie & Skiddles Inclusive Kids' Books Collection. He is also a licensed clinical social worker living in NJ, just outside of Philadelphia. He and his husband have two beautiful daughters.The inspiration for Tom's stories are often derived from his own family who appear as characters in the books - the character "Scoochie" is modeled after Tom's oldest daughter and the character "Skiddles" is based on her cousin. Tom hopes to increase the visibility of diverse families in children's books by creating stories that reflect broad character representation, especially LGBTQ families. Tom has been a guest on many national podcasts and has also been featured on CBSPhilly news, in SJMagazine and in Gay Parent Magazine.There are several titles in the Scoochie & Skiddles Inclusive Kids' Books Collection:Scoochie & Skiddles in Fun at Gramma'sScoochie & Skiddles in Fun at Gramma's the Coloring BookScoochie's Adoption StoryPractice Makes ProgressFun at Gramma's is a celebration of childhood fantasy and an ode to the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. Scoochie's Adoption Story is a retelling of Tom's oldest daughter's adoption. The story is told through her voice and modeled after a time he observed her telling her personal adoption story to her friends. Practice Makes Progress is about overcoming the nervousness of trying something new and how persistence and practice leads to finding the fun and joy in that activity.To learn more: www.scoochieandskiddles.com Facebook: @scoochieandskiddlesInstagram: @scoochie_and_skiddlesTwitter: @teebirdjr

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Scoochie & Skiddles, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 34
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 221mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 322g
• ISBN-13: 9798985624489
• Artikelnr.: 68598331