Help Former Foster Youth Spread Positivity

Adoptive Moms Are Great! (¡Las Mamás Adoptivas Son Geniales!) and the companion book, Adoptive Dads Are Awesome ! (¡Los Papás Adoptivos Son Increíbles!) are nonfiction picture books for children that aim to create an early opportunity for openness towards adoptive parents, despite the various circumstances that have led to the adoption. The author (10-year-old adoptee) presents a case for how adoptive parents are able to provide a safe and loving home and are open to children with all sorts of differences. The books show children positive images of diversity in relationships and are inclusive of minority populations.

Not only will financial backers be supporting the young author’s publishing dream, but they will be helping to spread a healing message to children all over the world in both English and Spanish.

Final Deliverables:

Two dual-language children’s picture books in paperback and e-book formats with worldwide distribution. Specs: 34-pages, full color, glossy cover, nonfiction, 8x10. Retail pricing is anticipated to be $12.99 USD (paperback) and $4.99 (e-book). Royalties will be directed into a college savings account for the young author.

**If funding received goes above and beyond the requested amount, the publisher will use any surplus to purchase physical copies of books to be donated to foster and adoptive families in the author’s local city and/or state.

From the Author:

Losing a mommy is very painful. I lost mine when I was little. For a long time, it was hard to figure out how to love and accept my new adoptive parents. I especially thought I could never, ever love another mom. It was scary to trust someone new! Over time, I learned adopted parents are not so scary. That’s why I wrote this story. I want other kids to feel more open to their new family. I hope that my story will help children to have an easier time adjusting.

In my new picture books, I encourage children who have been through or may go through an adoption. I thought of all the questions and fears I had and tried to answer as many of those questions as I could. I show them what they can expect from an adoptive parent: kindness, protection, love, and acceptance. This is an especially important message for children who are a different race than their new family, like me, or for those who have a disability as many do.

My book is unique from others because it focuses on what to expect with a new mom

instead of the context in which it occurs. I know there is a lot of pain involved when we lose a

parent, but it is important to stay open to healing and allowing new relationships to form.

Landing page for the Adoptive Moms Book: CLICK HERE

*See prototype images, sample pages, handwritten original drafts, reviews from supporters/contributors, link to the Dads book, and more!

Production Milestones:

1. Funds Received: $3,430.00

Purchases: $1,700 Shutterstock 25-image package, $65 Copyright registration fee (mom book), $300 ISBN purchases x 2 print books and 2 global e-books, $25 Barcode purchase (mom book), $40 Canva Designer Pro fee, $100 Spanish Translation service fee (mom book), $50 Print title setup fees (I.S.) (mom book), $250 author promo book order (mom book), $100 S/H for promo books (mom book), $250 advertising – digital only (mom book), $300 advertising – print media (combo books, 1-2 ads), $250 transaction processing fee recovery (est.)

Result: Adoptive Moms Are Great! (bilingual) print title and global e-book distribution.

2. Funds Received: $5,270.00 (additional $1,840)

Purchases: $450 Shutterstock 5-image package, $25 Barcode (dad book), $65 Copyright registration fee (dad book), $100 Spanish Translation service fee (dad book), $50 Print title setup fees (I.S.) (dad book), $250 author promo book order (dad book), $100 S/H for promo books (dad book), $250 advertising – digital only (combo books), $300 advertising – print media (combo books, 1-2 ads), $250 transaction processing fee recovery (est.)

Result: Adoptive Dads Are Awesome! (bilingual) print title and global e-book distribution.

A fully transparent production plan, including expense descriptions, advertising, author background, publisher background, etc. is available for donor review HERE .

*Contributions of $100 or more are eligible to receive a presale copy of either book with a personalized note from the author (please note which book you’d like and provide follow-up contact information with the contribution).

*Updates on funding goals/monies received and achievements re: design and production will be shared openly on both Facebook and Instagram through @AdoptionToLife