Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story

Written by an adoptee.

This modern take on the “where did you come from” adoption book celebrates open adoption. Through words and illustrations, the characters express the immense amount of love that everyone involved in the process has for the adoptee.

Being both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, Allison Olson has a unique perspective on the topic of adoption. Her goal is to build confidence and self-esteem in young adoptees by changing the adoption narrative from the “lucky” child to the “loved” child.

“… a wonderful celebration of uniting two families together through open adoption.” — Sara Silvestri, MD, Adoptive Parent, The Adoption Doc, LLC

“… I think it is a great tool for helping a child understand adoption.” — Melanie Leal, Adoption Specialist, LMSW, LCPAA

“…this book sends a clear and tender message about the beauty of open adoption.” — Lorri Antosz Benson, Birth Mom, Author of “To Have and Not to Hold”, “Adopting Hope”, and “Amazing Adoptees Who Changed The World”