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Mother explains interracial adoption with book

Tribute Books announces the release of “Red in the Flower Bed” by Andrea Nepa. The picture book explains the interracial adoption process for young readers. Nepa is an adoptive mother. She adopted her daughter, Leah, from Vietnam in 2001.

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Above, author Andrea Nepa and daughter Leah.

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The book tells the journey of adoption depicted with the comforting imagery of a poppy flower who is welcomed into a garden family. It is a charming story of “seeds” being planted in the perfect place - exactly where they belong. The book’s loving approach helps children to understand adoption.

The book has already received a lot of positive attention.

“What a charming story of ‘seeds’ being planted in the perfect place, exactly where they belong,” said LeAnn Thieman, co-author of “Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul.”To order “Red in the Flower Bed” or for more information visit http://www.tribute-books.com/minicart/products.html