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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group Registration

Join other adoption triad members (and interested community members) for an Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group to read books and view films related to adoption, with a focus on race and parenting. Group discussions will be facilitated by Shannon Riehle, the white adoptive mother of a young African American son adopted through foster care.

Click here for more details about the films and books we will be discussing as well as purchasing information.

The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, from September through June from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Oakland. Light snacks and drinks provided. No children under 14.

   
Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - All 10 Sessions

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - Any 6 Sessions
** At checkout in comments section please indicate which dates you would like to participate in.

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - September 14, 2010
Featured Film:  Las Hijas, Directed by Maria Quiroga

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - October 12, 2010
Featured Book:  Caucasia by Danzy Senna

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - November 9, 2010
Featured Film:  Daddy & Papa, Directed by Johnny Symons

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - December 14, 2010
Featured Book:  Parents Wanted by George Haarrar

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - January 11, 2011
Featured Film:  Off and Running, Directed by Nicole Oper

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - February 8, 2011
Featured Book:  How It Feels To Be Adopted Edited by Jill Krementz

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - March 8, 2011
Featured Film:  For the Life of Me by Jean Strauss

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - April 12, 2011
Featured Book:  Birthright by Jean Strauss

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - May 10, 2011
Featured Film:  Mirrors of Privilege- Making Whiteness Visible Directed by Shakti Butler

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Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group - June 14, 2011
Featured Book:  I Wish For you a Beautiful Life Edited by Sara Darrow

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