What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption - by Melissa Guida-Richards (Paperback)

This book is a must-read for any white parent of transracially or transnationally adopted children.

It provides practical tools for nurturing identity, unlearning white saviorism, and fixing mistakes that may not even be aware of.

The author, Melissa Guida-Richards, offers personal stories, original research, and interviews with parents and adoptees to help readers understand the complex dynamics of transracial adoption.

The book covers topics such as what parents wish they had known before adopting, how white privilege and white saviorism show up, even when unintentional, and how to connect your child with their cultural heritage through language, food, music, and clothing.

With a 5-stage grief process for adoptive parents and real-life examples of how to start tough conversations and work with defensiveness, this book is a valuable resource for any parent looking to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for their adopted child.