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My Life with a Foster Family

by Mari C. Schuh

A child’s experience of foster care and adoption

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A child’s experience of foster care and adoption

Shaylee’s account brings a personal perspective to foster care, tracing experiences with a foster family and subsequent adoption. Presented as illustrated narrative nonfiction, the book pairs her story with realistic artwork and includes tips for children interacting with peers in foster care. Its focus on everyday interests alongside changes in family life offers elementary readers a concrete entry point to the subject. A dyslexic-friendly font is noted as an accessibility feature.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Elementary-age readers learning about foster care and adoption
  • Children who have questions about how to interact with peers in foster care
  • Readers who benefit from illustrated nonfiction and a dyslexic-friendly font

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Foster careAdoptionFamilyPeer understanding

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Book overview

Meet Shaylee! She likes gymnastics, art, and reading. She was also a foster child. Shaylee is real and so are her experiences. Learn about the ups and downs of living with a foster family and then being adopted in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. With the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh, Shaylee sheds light on her experience as a foster child. Shaylee's story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with kids in foster care.
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