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在一本書結束的地方，

對話才剛開始！

認識作者

歡迎!

!

N. Iseli-Chan

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Chinese books 中文書籍

Books that spark conversation, promote accurate language, and encourage honest communication.

Books that spark conversation, promote accurate language, and encourage honest communication.

Some stories need space to be heard.
Some change happens quietly, one careful step at a time.
AdoptionReads accompany you along the way, with books that spark conversation, encourage accurate language, and open space for honest communication.

#AdoptionStories
#NarrativeChange
#AdoptionAwareness
#ChildCentered
#AdoptionReads
#QuietImpact
#ReflectAndLearn
#AdoptionBooks

Some stories need space to be heard.
Some change happens quietly, one careful step at a time.
AdoptionReads accompany you along the way, with books that spark conversation, encourage accurate language, and open space for honest communication.

#AdoptionStories
#NarrativeChange
#AdoptionAwareness
#ChildCentered
#AdoptionReads
#QuietImpact
#ReflectAndLearn
#AdoptionBooks

In adoption, how we advocate matters as much as what we say.
A new blog post on quiet, consistent impact.
Link in comments.

In adoption, how we advocate matters as much as what we say.
A new blog post on quiet, consistent impact.
Link in comments.

You don’t have to be loud to make change.
Advocacy isn’t volume. It’s clarity.
New blog post is live.
Check it here: https://www.adoptionreads.com/post/advocating-for-change-even-if-you-re-not-loud

or visit www.adoptionreads.com

#QuietAdvocacy
#ThoughtfulLeadership #AdoptionNarratives
#AdoptionVoices
#EthicalStorytelling
#ChangeMakers
#AdvocacyWork
#AdoptionJourney
#AdoptionAuthor

You don’t have to be loud to make change.
Advocacy isn’t volume. It’s clarity.
New blog post is live.
Check it here: https://www.adoptionreads.com/post/advocating-for-change-even-if-you-re-not-loud

or visit www.adoptionreads.com

#QuietAdvocacy
#ThoughtfulLeadership #AdoptionNarratives
#AdoptionVoices
#EthicalStorytelling
#ChangeMakers
#AdvocacyWork
#AdoptionJourney
#AdoptionAuthor

Des livres pour les conversations essentielles sur l’adoption.

Thoughtful books to open meaningful adoption conversations.

Des livres pour les conversations essentielles sur l’adoption.

Thoughtful books to open meaningful adoption conversations.

Books in Chinese!!
Bilingual stories in
○English/Mandarin +pinyin, ○English/Cantonese +jyutpin
□Lifebooks are in Mandarin, or in cantonese ( no English)

#AdoptiveFamilies
#adoptionbooksinchinese
#adoptionbooks
#chinesebooks

Books in Chinese!!
Bilingual stories in
○English/Mandarin +pinyin, ○English/Cantonese +jyutpin
□Lifebooks are in Mandarin, or in cantonese ( no English)

#AdoptiveFamilies
#adoptionbooksinchinese
#adoptionbooks
#chinesebooks

Adoption isn’t a one-and-done conversation.
Discover books that help keep the conversation open and going. Buy one, gift one, and start talking.

Adoption isn’t a one-and-done conversation.
Discover books that help keep the conversation open and going. Buy one, gift one, and start talking.

A small stack of books, each written with heart.
Visit adoptionreads.com to discover them all!

A small stack of books, each written with heart.
Visit adoptionreads.com to discover them all!

Seeing all my books together feels a little unreal.
Each one holds a piece of heart, a lot of work, and stories that mattered enough to be written.
Grateful they’re out in the world.
Visit adoptionreads.com to discover them all!

Seeing all my books together feels a little unreal.
Each one holds a piece of heart, a lot of work, and stories that mattered enough to be written.
Grateful they’re out in the world.
Visit adoptionreads.com to discover them all!

New blog post is live!
A reflection on learning to acknowledge progress, celebrate wins, and share success, even when it feels uncomfortable.

check it here :
https://www.adoptionreads.com/post/celebrating-wins-when-you-re-not-used-to-celebrating-yourself

New blog post is live!
A reflection on learning to acknowledge progress, celebrate wins, and share success, even when it feels uncomfortable.

check it here :
https://www.adoptionreads.com/post/celebrating-wins-when-you-re-not-used-to-celebrating-yourself

Happy New Year!
Bigger dreams. Braver projects.
More growth. More fun.
Let's rock 2026!

Happy New Year!
Bigger dreams. Braver projects.
More growth. More fun.
Let's rock 2026!

Still processing this one…

I’m truly honoured, incredibly happy, and honestly still a little in shock and disbelief.
My book, The Little Book of Nosy Questions About Adoption, was recognized with a 2nd Place Outstanding Creator Award across four categories, including Best Non-Fiction Book of Fall/Winter 2025, something I would have never, ever imagined seeing next to my work.

After years of living quietly in my head, followed by months of focused creation, this book finally came to life. It’s designed to support reflection, emotional growth, and meaningful conversations around adoption; topics that are incredibly close to my heart and deeply important for adoptees, adoptive families, and anyone hoping to adopt.
This award means so much to me, and seeing work like this recognized, honoured, and welcomed into the mainstream feels especially meaningful.
These are the conversations that deserve space, visibility, and celebration.
My heart is very full today.

#OutstandingCreator
#AwardWinningAuthor
#BookAward
#NonFictionAuthor
#AdoptionBook
#IndieAuthor
#AuthorLife
#BookRecognition
#CreativeJourney

Still processing this one…

I’m truly honoured, incredibly happy, and honestly still a little in shock and disbelief.
My book, The Little Book of Nosy Questions About Adoption, was recognized with a 2nd Place Outstanding Creator Award across four categories, including Best Non-Fiction Book of Fall/Winter 2025, something I would have never, ever imagined seeing next to my work.

After years of living quietly in my head, followed by months of focused creation, this book finally came to life. It’s designed to support reflection, emotional growth, and meaningful conversations around adoption; topics that are incredibly close to my heart and deeply important for adoptees, adoptive families, and anyone hoping to adopt.
This award means so much to me, and seeing work like this recognized, honoured, and welcomed into the mainstream feels especially meaningful.
These are the conversations that deserve space, visibility, and celebration.
My heart is very full today.

#OutstandingCreator
#AwardWinningAuthor
#BookAward
#NonFictionAuthor
#AdoptionBook
#IndieAuthor
#AuthorLife
#BookRecognition
#CreativeJourney

Last-minute gift?
Make it meaningful.
Give a book.

www.adoptionreads.com

Last-minute gift?
Make it meaningful.
Give a book.

www.adoptionreads.com

3 days till Christmas!

For adoptive families, that means hugs, chaos, and more times than we can count.... intrusive or clueless questions.

The Little Book of Nosy Questions About Adoption helps you:
+ Reflect on your journey
+ Set boundaries
+ Serve witty comebacks (or stay blissfully silent)

Last-minute gift? Absolutely!!
Because adoption isn’t small talk, and your story and your journey deserve respect.

3 days till Christmas!

For adoptive families, that means hugs, chaos, and more times than we can count.... intrusive or clueless questions.

The Little Book of Nosy Questions About Adoption helps you:
+ Reflect on your journey
+ Set boundaries
+ Serve witty comebacks (or stay blissfully silent)

Last-minute gift? Absolutely!!
Because adoption isn’t small talk, and your story and your journey deserve respect.

I couldn’t resist having a little fun with Canva tonight!
The past seven days have been a complete emotional rollercoaster, in the very best way.
Erin’s Journal received its second award, earning the Author Shout Recommended Read award.
The Little Book of Nosy Questions was also honoured at the Outstanding Creator Awards (more details coming very soon, promise!).
And after all of that… my books officially launched 🎉
The Best Day Ever (my first book and bestseller) is now available in French, Spanish, Italian, Cantonese, and, since December 20, Mandarin Chinese.
My newest release, Asking Questions About My Adoption Helps Me Grow, is now available in French, Italian, and Spanish.
Visit www.adoptionreads.com to discover these titles, and many more!

I couldn’t resist having a little fun with Canva tonight!
The past seven days have been a complete emotional rollercoaster, in the very best way.
Erin’s Journal received its second award, earning the Author Shout Recommended Read award.
The Little Book of Nosy Questions was also honoured at the Outstanding Creator Awards (more details coming very soon, promise!).
And after all of that… my books officially launched 🎉
The Best Day Ever (my first book and bestseller) is now available in French, Spanish, Italian, Cantonese, and, since December 20, Mandarin Chinese.
My newest release, Asking Questions About My Adoption Helps Me Grow, is now available in French, Italian, and Spanish.
Visit www.adoptionreads.com to discover these titles, and many more!

EDIT _
my book actually landed 2nd place in 4 (FOUR!!!) categories!!
- Best non-fiction book fall/winter 2025
- Educational and reference book
- Family
- Personal development
I was over the moon with one, but now, i'm just...speechless!

WAIT, ....WHAT?!
My book The Little Book of Nosy Questions About Adoption just won 2nd PLACE at the OUTSTANDING CREATOR Awards (yes, O.U.T.S.T.A.N.D.I.N.G. C.R.E.A.T.O.R🤯) in the Personal Development Book category!!
So proud, so grateful, and incredibly thrilled that a book encouraging reflection on adoption (and challenging common misconceptions) has been recognized!!

#OutstandingCreator #AuthorWin #AdoptionBooks #SelfDevelopment

EDIT _
my book actually landed 2nd place in 4 (FOUR!!!) categories!!
- Best non-fiction book fall/winter 2025
- Educational and reference book
- Family
- Personal development
I was over the moon with one, but now, i'm just...speechless!

WAIT, ....WHAT?!
My book The Little Book of Nosy Questions About Adoption just won 2nd PLACE at the OUTSTANDING CREATOR Awards (yes, O.U.T.S.T.A.N.D.I.N.G. C.R.E.A.T.O.R🤯) in the Personal Development Book category!!
So proud, so grateful, and incredibly thrilled that a book encouraging reflection on adoption (and challenging common misconceptions) has been recognized!!

#OutstandingCreator #AuthorWin #AdoptionBooks #SelfDevelopment

Countdown chaos: 6 days until Christmas, 1 day until the big book drop.
Eleven books this year… yes, I’m basically the story-machine you didn’t know you needed.

Countdown chaos: 6 days until Christmas, 1 day until the big book drop.
Eleven books this year… yes, I’m basically the story-machine you didn’t know you needed.

Yesterday I DROVE (sigh) in the blizzard. It was one of the scariest road experience I've had!

Yesterday I DROVE (sigh) in the blizzard. It was one of the scariest road experience I've had!

7 days till Christmas.
2 days till my book drops.

At this point, I’m wrapping presents and wrapping up dreams.
Festive chaos? Yes.
Worth it? Absolutely.

(Countdown officially unhinged.)

7 days till Christmas.
2 days till my book drops.

At this point, I’m wrapping presents and wrapping up dreams.
Festive chaos? Yes.
Worth it? Absolutely.

(Countdown officially unhinged.)

New blog post is here; check it out:

https://www.adoptionreads.com/.../reinventing-yourself-at...

Mid-career reinvention doesn’t always start with a bold decision.
Sometimes, it starts quietly.
For me, it began after relocating to a new country.
My teaching career was on hold.
I was caring for young children, without family or a support system nearby.
What surprised me most wasn’t the fear.
It was what resurfaced.
An old dream—writing—came back.
Not as a dramatic announcement.
Not as a perfect plan.
Not louder.
Just waiting for me to finally pay attention.

New blog post is here; check it out:

https://www.adoptionreads.com/.../reinventing-yourself-at...

Mid-career reinvention doesn’t always start with a bold decision.
Sometimes, it starts quietly.
For me, it began after relocating to a new country.
My teaching career was on hold.
I was caring for young children, without family or a support system nearby.
What surprised me most wasn’t the fear.
It was what resurfaced.
An old dream—writing—came back.
Not as a dramatic announcement.
Not as a perfect plan.
Not louder.
Just waiting for me to finally pay attention.

Some days feel like this: cozy dreams, big deadlines, and a keyboard doing its best to become a getaway plan.
One day soon it’ll be fuzzy socks and a good ole Lifetime Movie… just not today.

#WriterLife
#BehindTheDeadline
#WinterDreaming
#AuthorLife
#CozyVibes
#WritingInProgress
#AlmostThere
#CreativeLife
#DeadlinesAndDreams

Some days feel like this: cozy dreams, big deadlines, and a keyboard doing its best to become a getaway plan.
One day soon it’ll be fuzzy socks and a good ole Lifetime Movie… just not today.

#WriterLife
#BehindTheDeadline
#WinterDreaming
#AuthorLife
#CozyVibes
#WritingInProgress
#AlmostThere
#CreativeLife
#DeadlinesAndDreams

10 days until Christmas
I’m getting there; some things are ready, others are still finding their place. It’s not perfect, but it’s coming together, one small step at a time.

10 days until Christmas
I’m getting there; some things are ready, others are still finding their place. It’s not perfect, but it’s coming together, one small step at a time.

Eleven days to Christmas.
Coffee is making all the decisions now.

#AuthorLife
#BookLaunchCountdown #ChristmasFrenzy
#PoweredByCoffee
#CreativeChaos
#HolidayHustle
#WritingCommunity
#DreamInProgress
#adoptionbooks
#adoptioneducation
#adoptionjourney

Eleven days to Christmas.
Coffee is making all the decisions now.

#AuthorLife
#BookLaunchCountdown #ChristmasFrenzy
#PoweredByCoffee
#CreativeChaos
#HolidayHustle
#WritingCommunity
#DreamInProgress
#adoptionbooks
#adoptioneducation
#adoptionjourney

Creative process status: 70% chaos, 20% glitter, 10% pretending I’m in a serene writing retreat.
If the blog turns out heartwarming, just know it survived all of this.

Creative process status: 70% chaos, 20% glitter, 10% pretending I’m in a serene writing retreat.
If the blog turns out heartwarming, just know it survived all of this.

NEW BLOG POST!

The blog break is over, and my latest post has entered the chat. Read it here

https://www.adoptionreads.com/post/from-classroom-to-bookshelf-how-teaching-quietly-prepared-me-to-become-an-author

or from my site: www.adoptionreads.com

NEW BLOG POST!

The blog break is over, and my latest post has entered the chat. Read it here

https://www.adoptionreads.com/post/from-classroom-to-bookshelf-how-teaching-quietly-prepared-me-to-become-an-author

or from my site: www.adoptionreads.com

The holiday countdown has begun!
Fueled by inspiration, good vibes, and cookie-based wellness strategies.
We’re 14 days from Christmas… and only 9 days from book release day.
It’s getting very real, in the best way.

#AdoptionBooks
#AdoptionStories
#BooksThatMatter
#AuthorJourney
#HolidayReads
#MeaningfulReads
#BookLaunch
#CountdownToRelease

The holiday countdown has begun!
Fueled by inspiration, good vibes, and cookie-based wellness strategies.
We’re 14 days from Christmas… and only 9 days from book release day.
It’s getting very real, in the best way.

#AdoptionBooks
#AdoptionStories
#BooksThatMatter
#AuthorJourney
#HolidayReads
#MeaningfulReads
#BookLaunch
#CountdownToRelease

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when an author mixes holiday stress, too much coffee, and an optimistic to-do list… well, here we are.

Chaos? Yep.
Cookies? Absolutely.
Festive? Getting there.

Welcome to the countdown.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when an author mixes holiday stress, too much coffee, and an optimistic to-do list… well, here we are.

Chaos? Yep.
Cookies? Absolutely.
Festive? Getting there.

Welcome to the countdown.

I recently had the joy of chatting on the Reading With Your Kids podcast!
We dove into my latest book, Asking Questions About My Adoption Helps Me Grow, and the journey and purpose behind this book, along with the rest of my adoption-centered series. It was a fun, lively conversation (yes… I was VERY caffeinated ), and I loved every minute of it.
Take a listen : https://www.instagram.com/p/DRlLTCNjrvJ/?igsh=MTBtam84bWtxcWw2aw==
And if you’re interested in my newest book, you can find it, along with my other books and adoption resources, at www.adoptionreads.com.

Exciting news: Asking Questions About My Adoption Helps Me Grow will be released in French, Spanish, and Italian on December 20th. Stay tuned!

I recently had the joy of chatting on the Reading With Your Kids podcast!
We dove into my latest book, Asking Questions About My Adoption Helps Me Grow, and the journey and purpose behind this book, along with the rest of my adoption-centered series. It was a fun, lively conversation (yes… I was VERY caffeinated ), and I loved every minute of it.
Take a listen : https://www.instagram.com/p/DRlLTCNjrvJ/?igsh=MTBtam84bWtxcWw2aw==
And if you’re interested in my newest book, you can find it, along with my other books and adoption resources, at www.adoptionreads.com.

Exciting news: Asking Questions About My Adoption Helps Me Grow will be released in French, Spanish, and Italian on December 20th. Stay tuned!

16 years ago today, we tied the knot in one of Hong Kong’s most iconic and beautiful places, Kowloon Walled City Park, surrounded by the people we love. That day marked the beginning of a wonderful adventure, one that continues to fill my heart with joy.

16 years ago today, we tied the knot in one of Hong Kong’s most iconic and beautiful places, Kowloon Walled City Park, surrounded by the people we love. That day marked the beginning of a wonderful adventure, one that continues to fill my heart with joy.

Stepping back for a moment feels right. What happened in Tai Po is heartbreaking, and my mind keeps circling back to the people and the community living through it. Hong Kong shaped pieces of who I am, so when it hurts, I feel it too.

I’m pausing my posts for a couple of weeks, and the book release will shift to December 20.
Thank you for holding space for this pause, and for the people who need it most right now.

Stepping back for a moment feels right. What happened in Tai Po is heartbreaking, and my mind keeps circling back to the people and the community living through it. Hong Kong shaped pieces of who I am, so when it hurts, I feel it too.

I’m pausing my posts for a couple of weeks, and the book release will shift to December 20.
Thank you for holding space for this pause, and for the people who need it most right now.

Hong Kong was, and in many ways still is home. Anything that touches Hong Kong touches my heart. Today, my thoughts are with Tai Po and its community.
My heart is with you, and I’m holding you close.

Hong Kong was, and in many ways still is home. Anything that touches Hong Kong touches my heart. Today, my thoughts are with Tai Po and its community.
My heart is with you, and I’m holding you close.

Adoption Awareness Month is wrapping up, and honestly, it feels like two different worlds.
Inside the adoption community, we’re growing, learning, and challenging old narratives.
Outside of it?
I’m still seeing the same outdated takes recycled like it’s a nostalgia trend.

This isn’t a call-out; it’s a reminder that awareness doesn’t fit neatly into one month.
Real understanding takes time, listening, and a willingness to update the storyline.

Just leaving this thought here.

#adoptionawarenessmonth #adoptionjourney
#adoptioncommunity
#adoptioneducation
#adoptionstoriesmatter
#modernadoption
#adoptiontruths
#learnandunlearn
#realconversations
#adoptiontalk
#adoptionrealities

Adoption Awareness Month is wrapping up, and honestly, it feels like two different worlds.
Inside the adoption community, we’re growing, learning, and challenging old narratives.
Outside of it?
I’m still seeing the same outdated takes recycled like it’s a nostalgia trend.

This isn’t a call-out; it’s a reminder that awareness doesn’t fit neatly into one month.
Real understanding takes time, listening, and a willingness to update the storyline.

Just leaving this thought here.

#adoptionawarenessmonth #adoptionjourney
#adoptioncommunity
#adoptioneducation
#adoptionstoriesmatter
#modernadoption
#adoptiontruths
#learnandunlearn
#realconversations
#adoptiontalk
#adoptionrealities

Scopri i miei libri in italiano per coppie e famiglie monoparentali.
Visiti www.adoptionreads.com

#adozione #famiglieadottive #coppie #genitorisingle #libriitaliani #lettureperbambini #inclusione #nuovilibri #autriceadottiva

Scopri i miei libri in italiano per coppie e famiglie monoparentali.
Visiti www.adoptionreads.com

#adozione #famiglieadottive #coppie #genitorisingle #libriitaliani #lettureperbambini #inclusione #nuovilibri #autriceadottiva

Sorry, I don’t make the rules. My kid just has excellent taste.

Sorry, I don’t make the rules. My kid just has excellent taste.

Bedtime last night: "I'll pick this one, because you wrote it."

And that, my friends, is how you win bedtime ;-)

#ErinsJournal
#AdoptionBooks
#AdoptionStories
#KidsWhoRead
#BedtimeReads
#AuthorMom
#ProudAuthorMoment
#ReadingMagic
#BookishKids
#RaisingReaders

Bedtime last night: "I'll pick this one, because you wrote it."

And that, my friends, is how you win bedtime ;-)

#ErinsJournal
#AdoptionBooks
#AdoptionStories
#KidsWhoRead
#BedtimeReads
#AuthorMom
#ProudAuthorMoment
#ReadingMagic
#BookishKids
#RaisingReaders

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