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Do you wonder how to share with others what it's like to be touched by adoption? We created this wiki page to help you find entertainment genres like Films, Books, Poems, TV Shows and more that can assist you in sharing your story with others. We were surprised at the variety and how we never realized that some of our favorite films and books are about adoption. Such as Superman, The Book Thief, Hercules, The Importance of Being Earnest, Tarzan, Anne of Green Gables, and The Vampire Diaries all deal with adoption.

We have a general page with all types of entertainment suggestions; along with a kid friendly sections under the synopsis and reviews. We added discussion questions and activities so these lists can give you time to spend with your child(ren) who were adopted, placed, siblings of adoptees, or with your whole family. Enjoy!

Books and Adoption

There are many books on adoption. They tell stories from all perspectives, such as: being an adoptee, being a birth parent, or what it’s like as an adoptive parent. Books can be a treasure and help those who read them to understand ideas and what it may be like in the characters position. You can find these either at your local bookstore, the library, or online. Pick one and have a nice read with a cup of cocoa and blanket or out in the sun having a picnic!

Adult

This contains classical works, philosophical subjects, or fiction with mature content.

Young Adult

This contains writings appropriate for teenagers and young adults. Some may have more mature writing, which will be indicated.

Juvenile

These are books for children of all ages up to pre-teens. These have activities and discussion questions included to go a long with each book.

Non-Fiction

This contains biographies, memoirs, true stories, self-help books, and creative non-fiction stories.

Films and Adoption

We have compiled a list of films that involve adoption. Whether it be a main character like Tarzan, or Clark Kent from Superman who we follow that's trying to understand who they are; or a documentary about adoption, following children who are international adoptees visiting their native land and meeting their birth families for the first time. Some will be a surprise and fun for a family night. Have fun exploring what's listed!

Genres

Romance

These films are mainly focused on the plot of the love between the characters. Sometimes there is comedy, action, history, or science fiction as sub-genres. See the Romance page.

Action

These can have a variety of sub-genres but usually have action throughout the film. See the Action page.

Comedy

The comedy page has happy endings in the stories. The characters will make you laugh either by their actions or words. See the Comedy page.

Slice of Life

Slice of Life is about what happens in real life. These are often relatable to viewers. There is usually no extreme plot line with a lot of action, romance, science fiction, etc. Sometimes the endings are happy or sad but there is always a feeling of peace at the end, no matter the decision of the characters. See the Slice of Life page.

Kids

These films are full of fun, excitement, moments of fear, and often express something new. These are good for all ages. For further ratings, links to sites for ratings and what's contained in the films will be listed in the reviews. See the Kids page.

Based off of

Based off of is a genre of films with biographies, memoirs, and stories based off of true experiences. Some can be historical while others take place in the 2000s. We titled it as Based off of because we wanted to encompass all three of these areas together. Each is heart-felt and moving. Make sure you have your tissue box at hand while watching these films. Click here to see the page.

Documentaries

Documentaries are films shot in real life. They follow a story of a person or group of people. We are introduced and step into their life through the camera. These can be touching, sad, happy, harsh, and real, showing some graphic images (which you will be warned about before viewing) if you are uncomfortable with it. Most are not rated or give a TV rating. See the Documentaries page.

TV Movies

TV Movies were movies made for TV. They tend to be shorter and contain more dramatic elements. They have ratings and can be found on movie channels like: Hallmark, ABC, HBO, NBC, and more. See the TV Movies page.

Plays & Musicals and Adoption

Plays

Plays have been around for ages. They were the of the first means of public entertainment for humans besides dance and music. Plays have been popular since the Greeks and Romans and were carried on to Shakespeare's time in the 1600s on through to today. See the Plays page.

Musicals

Musicals can be fun and memorable. With songs and dance, these are some of America's favorite types of entertainment. Find ones you can dance and sing-a-long with today. See the Musicals page.

Poems about Adoption

Many are touched by poems. They are often simple writings with deeper meanings. See the Poems page.

Songs about Adoption

Everyone relates to music and lyrics, whether it be a classical piece, pop, jazz, or international music. We have found a list of songs about adoption. Each will list the title, composer, and lyrics. Have fun adding some new songs to your collection today! See the Songs page.

TV Shows and Adoption

TV Shows can give some "real life" samples of those who have been touched by adoption. A variety of shows are available for viewing. Here we have given reviews on ones that involve adoption sometime during their plot. See the TV Shows page.

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