New Book: ‘Heart Picked: Elizabeth’s Adoption Tale’

A new addition to the Tapestry Books this week is the recently published children’s adoption book, ‘Heart Picked: Elizabeth’s Adoption Tale‘ by Sara Crutcher. Hear from Sara Crutcher herself below!

“Heart Picked: Elizabeth’s Adoption Tale is a touching narrative that affirms love is what truly makes a family. My name is Sara Crutcher, and I decided to write my first book on adoption to share a glimpse into my adoption story and to feature a positive image of an African-American family. It is my desire that Heart Picked: Elizabeth’s Adoption Tale will help young girls and their families to have a positive and confident outlook towards adoption. Adoption is a beautiful experience, and I hope this book will help open conversations about adoption as a way of healing and support.

I consider adoption to be one of my greatest blessings. I was adopted when I was six weeks old in Greensboro, NC. I had a closed adoption and have very little information about my birth family. I was fortunate to be adopted by wonderful parents who have provided me with a life beyond my wildest dreams. All of the details in the book mirror my life. My parents dress in a similar professional style especially the bow tie and suit and the pearls worn by the mother. Both my father and I play instruments and used to play various duets together while I was growing up. We also did various activities as a family and usually ended dinner with ice cream or sorbet!

Adoption comes in all different forms and often the parents and child do not look alike. The main character of the book is six-year-old Elizabeth, who is excited to have her dad visit school for “Family Week” but worries some of her classmates might notice they don’t look alike. At that moment, she goes through various emotions faced by many adopted children. She experiences anxiety, sadness, nervousness, being scared and feeling less than the norm. Within the book, Elizabeth is reassured by her parents that she was heart picked and that physical features do not determine a family, but rather love is what makes a family.

I hope you find Heart Picked: Elizabeth’s Adoption Tale to be a helpful resource to both your child and family!”

‘Heart Picked: Elizabeth’s Adoption Tale’ by Sara Crutcher is now available on Tapestry Books. Find out more by clicking here!