New Jersey Adoption Resource Clearing House

Adoption is Both is a children’s book written by Elena S. Hall and beautifully illustrated by Lara Norris.

Adoption is Both is a thoughtful and emotionally resonant story that recognizes that there many ways to think about adoption and that all feelings are valid. Told in a simple, rhythmic language, the book begins with “Adoption is happy, and adoption is sad. It can make my heart hurt or make it feel glad.” A small, endearing character who changes color- sometimes pink and sometimes blue shares their perspective on adoption. The little character embraces their feelings and sings of pride in both the good and the bad, changing colors to match their emotion. Through these words, young readers are reminded that it’s okay to feel more than one thing at once. The book concludes with the proclamation that “Adoption is both – pink and blue! Pink and Blue! Both are true.” This book opens the door for meaningful dialogue and emotional understanding.