[Spotlight, Guest Post & Giveaway!] Dumplings Mean Family by Jennifer Shaw

Book Title:  Dumplings Mean Family Author: Jennifer Shaw
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher:  This Side Up LLC
Pages: 32
Release Date: May 2021

Telly Award -winning artist Jennifer Shaw's new children's book, “Dumplings Mean Family,” is told from her son Ethan’s perspective as he shares what it was like to join their family after his adoption.

“When Ethan and his siblings are adopted from China to the United States, everything seems so strange and different. Their new American family doesn't even know how to make Chinese food! The children are worried. Will they ever get to eat their favorite meals again? For Ethan's family, embracing two cultures means learning to fold and pinch their way to dumplings that taste like home.”

Truly a family project, Jennifer’s oldest daughter, Rinnah, served as illustrator for this heartwarming book celebrating the truth that families can be strong and united when they commit to loving each other for who they truly are. As Ethan says, “We may be different in some ways, but we are one family!”

 

Guest Post

Our first adopted son, Noah, had severe heart issues, much worse than we were led to believe. As soon as we got him home, the doctors told us he needed surgery quickly. When we first met Noah, he could barely walk with us for any length of time, but after his surgery, he is running. One day as we were driving somewhere, Noah said “How many people does our van hold?” I said, “Eight.” He said, “And we have six in our family. There are so many kids still out there without a home.” That sent us on a quest to look for another child, which led to another child. In less than two years, our family of five became a family of eight. My children are incredible, and have all the value, and worth, and potential of any other kid.  My kids' first year with us was difficult, I'm not going to lie, and many times I wondered if it was a mistake. But looking back, it's also the best thing we've ever done. I hate to think we might have missed it because we were afraid.

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About the Author:

Jennifer Shaw is a Telly Award-winning singer/songwriter, author, speaker, and five-time Top 40 Billboard artist. Her work has been featured by Focus on the Family, Insight for Living, Family Life Today, Compassion International, Autism Speaks, and many more. Her book, “Life Not Typical: How Special Needs Parenting Changed My Faith and My Song,” has brought national attention to the issue of Sensory Processing Disorder. She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, six busy kids, and two crazy dogs.

Author Links: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram

 

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