Book details

  • Genre:children's fiction
  • Sub-genre:Family / Adoption
  • Age Range (years):0 - 12
  • Language:English
  • Pages:24
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798317826093

My Story To Share

By Karlos Dillard

Overview

A heartwarming children's book about belonging, boundaries, and the power of owning your story. Meet Karlos, a brave and thoughtful boy who has journeyed through foster care and finally found a family to call his own. But when others begin telling his story for him, Karlos learns something very important—some stories are meant to be shared only when you're ready.
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Description

A heartwarming children's book about belonging, boundaries, and the power of owning your story. Meet Karlos, a brave and thoughtful boy who has journeyed through foster care and finally found a family to call his own. But when others begin telling his story for him, Karlos learns something very important—some stories are meant to be shared only when you're ready. Through gentle rhymes and beautiful lessons, My Story to Share helps children and families explore themes of identity, consent, adoption, foster care, and self-expression. It encourages readers of all ages to listen with empathy, honor each child's voice, and understand that every story deserves respect. Perfect for foster and adoptive families, classrooms, and anyone who believes in teaching children that their voice—and their story—matter most.
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About The Author

Karlos Dillard is a published author and advocate with a passion for fostering understanding around adoption and foster care issues. As a transracial adoptee, Mr. Dillard has conducted training for foster families and adoption agencies, covering critical topics like transracial adoption, adoption trauma, and financial literacy for foster youth. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, Mr. Dillard has been interviewed by CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and other major networks, sharing his expertise on adoption and foster care. His engagements span colleges, adoption agencies, and national conferences, including his role as the 2024 Plenary Speaker for the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). Mr. Dillard also hosts the podcast Wards of the State, which is available on all major podcast platforms. The podcast shines a light on the voices of adoptees and former foster youth, and in May, it features the Parent Special, highlighting the experiences of birth parents. Through his story of growing up as a transracial adoptee, Mr. Dillard sparks powerful conversations on race and the issues adoptees face in America, bridging understanding and encouraging audiences to confront issues of systemic racism, privilege, and empathy. Mr. Dillard has created a large community dedicated to uplifting the voices of vulnerable and marginalized peoples.
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