National Adoption Awareness Month (NAAM) Event on Nov 15, 2025

Join us for a FREE Family-friendly event to celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month.

Saturday November 15, 2025 from 10am-12pm

Robinwood Station (3706 Cedar Oak Dr, West Linn, OR)

We will have fun activities for kids and a few author read alouds. All are welcome to come join in the fun! Hope to see you there!

Love What Matters Article

Allison Olson wrote about her own closed adoptee experience vs her daughter’s open adoption

Read the Article

Reviews for Surrounded by Love:
An Open Adoption Story

  • “A heartening tale that’s ideal for young adoptees and their families.”

    – Kirkus Reviews

  • "Stories like this are why I co-founded American Adoptions ...30 years ago.”

    —Scott Mars, Adoptee, Co-Founder of American Adoptions

  • “...this book sends a clear and tender message about the beauty of open adoption.”

    —Lorri Antosz Benson, Birth Mom, Author

  • "I hope Surrounded by Love is read...by prospective adoptive parents to encourage more openness in adoption."

    —Brooke Randolph LMHC LPCC-S, Adoptive Parent,
    Adoption Therapy Specialist

  • “I spoke out about being a birth mother because I wanted to see any 'shame' erased. You are helping to make that happen [through this book]!”

    —Faith Ireland, Birth Mom, Justice

    Washington Supreme Court (Ret.)

  • “… a wonderful celebration of uniting two families together through open adoption.”

    —Sara Silvestri, MD, Adoptive Parent, The Adoption Doc, LLC

  • “Books such as this are helping to shine a light on the diversity behind the word 'family'."

    —Amanda Reno, Reunited Birth Sister, Genetic Genealogist & Founder of AdvanceDNA

  • “…I think it is a great tool for helping a child understand adoption.”

    —Melanie Leal, Adoption Specialist, LMSW, LCPAA

  • “…a sweet story and a must-have for adoptive families.”

    —Pat Wahler, Co-Author of Midnight the One-Eyed Cat

  • “…full of heart and warmth, the kind of story that makes you feel cozy and filled with love.”

    Pikasho Deka, Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)

  • “A heartening tale that’s ideal for young adoptees and their families.”

    —Kirkus Reviews

Previous Podcasts

Nov 4

Allison Olson speaks on
Adoption the Long View with Lori Holden

Nov 4

Allison Olson school visit at Kindercare in West Linn, OR

Nov 19

Allison Olson reads at Picturing You!! in-person event in Dallas, TX

Nov 30

Free book giveaway for Blue Jeans & Pearls Gala Sponsored by Children’s Adoption Services (Carolina)

Dec TBD

Allison Olson speaks on 2 Adoptive Mamas

Nov 30

Allison Olson featured adoptee essay on “What I Wish Adoptive Parents Knew”

Oct 17

Listen to Allison Olson on
Funding Love Podcast

Nov 4

Allison Olson speaks on
Adoption the Long View with Lori Holden

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