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

Join us for a FREE Family-friendly event on Saturday November 15, 2025 from 10am-12pm at Robinwood Station in West Linn, OR to celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month.

We will have fun activities for kids and a few author read alouds. Come join us!

Love What Matters Article

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

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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