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[hollymarlow]

So excited to give a seminar at the Compass Jobs Fair Social Work Innovations Conference next week! Come and say hello if you'll be there! I'll be in the Collaborate Room from 1:10-1:50, talking about strategies for talking to children about foster care, kinship care and adoption. If you haven't got your (free!) ticket yet, there's still time to sign up! https://www.compassjobsfair.com/Events/Birmingham/Book-Tickets . #socialwork #socialworkmonth #socialworkresources #socialworker #socialworkmonth2023 #socialworktoolkit #socialworkreadinglist #birmingham #adoption #fostercare #kinshipcare #specialguardianship https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxsHpyMD1Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Had a lovely time talking with #kinshipcarers and #specialguardians at the #Buckinghamshire #kinshipcarer support group this morning! If you'd like me to talk to your support group or agency, get in touch! . #socialworkmonth #socialwork #socialworktoolkit #kinshipcare #kinshipcarer #kinshipfamily #specialguardianship #specialguardian #kinshipcareresources #socialworkresources #kinshipcarereadinglist #socialworkreadinglist https://www.instagram.com/p/CpiJaruMyP8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

I've been writing this for a long time, on and off, and I've got a way to go yet. It's an autobiographical book about my experiences adopting when we already had a birth child. I have ummed and ahhed about whether I should share my story with the world, and how to do so without sharing too much about my son's story. I've found a balance that I'm comfortable with now, and I'm on a roll. I think I will be ready to share the book with the world in a few months, but we'll see! Sometimes after an emotional chapter, I need a break from it, so I work on one of my children's books. I always have a few on the go, and I switch between them when I need a break from one. This is the draft cover, and I kind of love it. That rocking chair has been a part of a lot of special memories. ❤️ I hope this book will be a useful tool for adopters and prospective adopters who have birth children. You can follow me on Amazon or sign up to my extremely infrequent mailing list on my website (hollymarlow.com) if you would like to be notified when the book is released. 📚💜 . #adoption #adoptionafterbirth #adoptionafterabirthchild #adoptionafterabiologicalchild #adoptionwithbirthchildren #adoptivefamily #fosteringfebruary #adopting #adoptionprep #adoptionprocess #adopter #adoptingababy #adoptioncommunity #adoptioncommunityuk #adoptionresources #socialworktoolkit #socialworkresources #socialworkreadinglist #socialworkreads #childprotection #socialworker #childsocialworker #socialworklife #prospectiveadoptiveparents #prospectiveadopters #prospectiveadoptivefamily https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBIHpMMW-W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

I had a lovely evening talking to prospective adopters from Hertfordshire County Council, at their bi-monthly Virtual Adoption "Lite Bite Book Club" event! Their book club is a really brilliant way to help adopters to stay connected and motivated while progressing towards approval and matching! I talked about my experiences as an adoptive parent, and about why I created "Room in the Nest" and how it can be used to support adopted children in understanding foster care and their own life stories. I really enjoy doing these events, so please get in touch if you'd like me to speak to talk to your adoption/fostering agency or support group. . #adoption #fostercare #kinshipcare #specialguardianship #adopting #therapeuticparenting #fosteringfebruary #socialwork #socialworktoolkit #socialworkreadinglist #socialworkresources #adoptionresources #adoptionprep #adoptionprocess #fostercareresources https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8U8kNILjO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Had a lovely chat with Sarah Geogh this morning! We've been trying to arrange it for a while, but it's tricky for two adoptive Mums to find time between parenting, writing books and all the other chaotic things we have going on! Like me, Sarah has written children's books about adoption, so we had a lot to talk about! If you don't follow her already, check out her page @the_flamingofamily 🦩 . #adoption #adoptioncommunityuk #adoptionuk #adoptionsupportuk #adoptionukcommunity #adoptionbuiltus #adoptiveparents #adoptivemums #adoptivemoms #adoptionbooks #adoptionresources #adoptionreadinglist #socialworkresources #socialworkreadinglist #writingcommunity #authorssupportingauthors #authorlife #childrensbooks #childrensbookauthors https://www.instagram.com/p/Coe3Ptytgta/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

I get a lot of questions about how I prepared my daughter when we adopted my son. I've tried to put all my tips in one place, so that I can share this link in future and hopefully not forget anything! I hope it's helpful for those of you adopting when you already have a child (or more). https://hollymarlow.com/preparing-your-child-for-a-sibling-joining-the-family-by-adoption/ . #adoption #adopting #adoptionafterabiologicalchild #adoptionafterbirth #adoptingachild #adoptingababy #adoptingafterbirth #adoptionsupportuk #adoptionuk #adoptsiblings #adoptingsiblings #adoptionreading #adoptionprep #socialwork #childprotection #socialworker #socialworktoolkit #socialworkresources #socialworkreadinglist #adoptionreadinglist #adoptionresources https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn86JYIsOGe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Honoured that Delly Duck has received such kind words from the amazing @annaandersonbooks in her recent article for Shepherd.com! I am a huge fan of her autobiographical book about her adoption, "Survival Without Roots," so am thrilled that she thinks Delly Duck is a valuable resource for adoptees growing up! ❤️ You can read the full article at https://shepherd.com/best-books/growing-up-adopted . #adoption #adoptionuk #adoptioncommunity #adoptioncommunityuk #ukadoptioncommunity #ukadoption #adoptionbooks #adoptionresources #adoptionstory #adoptionstories #survivalwithoutroots #socialwork #socialworkresources #socialworkreads #socialworktoolkit #socialworkreadinglist #adoptionreadinglist #adoptionprep https://www.instagram.com/p/CnPSBV3sC-b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

New book review on Amazon for "Cousins by Adoption" 😍 . #cousins #cousinsbyadoption #adoption #adopting #waitingfamily #waitingtoadopt #hopingtoadopt #prospectiveadoptiveparents #adoptionsupportuk #adoptionprocess #adoptionresources #adoptionreadinglist #socialwork #adoptionbook #adoptionbooks #socialworkreadinglist #socialworktoolkit #socialworkresources https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4o-VGLH5k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Reading these two #stories at a Stocklake School in #aylesbury this morning! First session done, now just having a little break between sessions. I do this to help normalise different types of family, but I also really enjoy interacting with the children. Some of them asked to give me a high five this morning! ❤️ If you'd like me to talk at your child's school, get in touch! Read more at hollymarlow.com/events . #adoption #books #booksbooksbooks #bookrecommendations #adoptionuk #adoptionsupportuk #ukadoptioncommunity #fostercare #adoptingachild #adoptingababy #adoptionafterbirth #adoptingafterbirth #adopting #waitingtoadopt #hopingtoadopt #waitingfamily #socialwork #socialworkreads #socialworktoolkit #socialworkresources #socialworkreadinglist #socialworker #inclusivebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUv8yTM8LL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Not long til my book reading and signing event at Aylesbury Library! Really looking forward to it! It feels appropriate that it falls during the overlap of #familyliteracyweek and #nationalstorytellingweek 📚 . #adoptionawareness #adoption #fostercare #fostercareawareness #kinshipcare #kinshipcareawareness #adoptionuk #adoptionsupport #therapeuticparenting #therapeuticparent #socialworker #socialwork #adoptionresources #adoptionstories #adoptioncommunity #kinshipcommunity #fostering #fosterparent #fosterfamily #teachingresources #socialworkresources #socialworkreadinglist #library #librarian #adoptionreadinglist #fostercareresources #fostercarereadinglist #books https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnz_PPoMMgK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Lots of events coming up, and I'm still finalising the details for a few more. Let me know if you have an event coming up that you'd like me to speak at! Hollymarlow.com/events . #adoptionawareness #adoption #fostercare #fostercareawareness #kinshipcare #kinshipcareawareness #adoptionuk #adoptionsupport #therapeuticparenting #therapeuticparent #socialworker #socialwork #schoolsocialworker #adoptionresources #adoptionstories #adoptioncommunity #kinshipcommunity #fostering #fosterparent #fosterfamily #teachingresources #schoollibrarian #senco #socialworkresources #socialworkreadinglist #library #librarian #adoptionreadinglist #fostercareresources #fostercarereadinglist https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAjmfDsGxd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

A 6 year old stood up and asked me this when I was giving a talk to her class about different kinds of family. Unsurprisingly, I didn't know who she was, but I love that she thought I should. Her friend hissed "Georgie, of course she doesn't know who you are! You're not famous!" so I said "yes, you're Georgie." Then the whole class was silent for a moment, until Georgie nodded and said "that's right" and sat back down, and I carried on answering questions that were *mostly* about adoption, foster care or writing books. 🤣 . Email me to arrange a free school visit for your class or your child's class. Details at hollymarlow.com/events . #kidssaythefunniestthings #fostering #fostercare #kinshipcare #adoption #socialworkreadinglist #socialworkreads #nationaladoptionmonth #adoptionawareness #specialguardianship #specialguardianshiporder #kinshipfamily #grandfamily #adoptionuk #adoptioncommunity #grandparentcaregivers #fosterfamily #fostercarereadinglist #fostercarer #fostermama #fosterparent #teacher #senco #authorvisit https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck0vNPrMbZS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

The therapeutic library in the waiting room of Equipt Family Services (@EquiptTherapy on Facebook) includes all my books. I saw this photo almost 2 weeks ago and keep thinking about it. Sandra at Equipt let me know that they are placed low down enough that children can easily reach them, and they have been doing so. ❤️ Equipt Family Services has been such wonderful champions of my books and even recommends them on their website at https://www.equipttherapy.com/adoption-resources It's magic to know that my books are helping children. ❤️ . #playtherapy #playtherapist #fostering #fostercare #kinshipcare #adoption #adoptionawarenessmonth #socialworkers #socialworker #socialworklife #socialworkersrock #socialworkreadinglist #socialworkreads #kinshipcareawareness #specialguardianship #kinshipfamily #grandfamily #adoptionuk #adoptioncommunity #specialguardianship #grandparentcaregivers #fosterfamily #fostercarereadinglist #fostercarer #fostermama #fosterparent #LGBTParenting #lgbtqparents #socialworktoolkit #playtherapyresources https://www.instagram.com/p/CkzIBiZoDI_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Woohoo! My children's book "Delly Duck" about foster care and adoption/kinship care is now available in Walmart! 🤸🏻‍♀️ Order your copy here: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Adoption-Fostering-Stories-Resources-Delly-Duck-Why-A-Little-Chick-Couldn-t-Stay-With-His-Birth-Mother-foster-care-adoption-story-book-children-expla-9781739916800/804099987 . #authorgoals #fostering #fostercare #kinshipcare #adoption #cps #socialworkers #socialworker #socialworklife #socialworkersrock #socialworkreadinglist #socialworkreads #nationaladoptionmonth #adoptionawarenessmonth #adoptionawareness #specialguardianship #kinshipfamily #adoptioncommunity #specialguardianship #grandparentcaregivers #fosterfamily #fostercarereadinglist #fostercarer #fostermama #fosterparent #childprotection #socialworktoolkit #childrensbook #walmart #walmartfinds @walmart https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckt5HWLIWGT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Woke up to this lovely review of my latest book, 'Room in the Nest!' Thank you so much to whoever took the time to review it. I really appreciate it! Reviews tell Amazon's algorithm to show the book to more people, and the lovely ones make my day! ❤️ I'll be reading my new book this morning at #Towcester #Library ❤️ 'Room in the Nest' is an inclusive story of fostering, reunification, kinship care & adoption, that can be used to explain the Family Court system, the role of social workers & different types of foster care. #fostering #fostercare #kinshipcare #adoption #socialworkers #socialwork #socialworkreadinglist #adoptionreadinglist #kinshipcarereadinglist #adoptionmonth #adoptionawarenessmonth #kinshipawarenessmonth #kinshipcareawareness #kinshipcareweek #specialguardianship #sgo #specialguardians #grandparenting #grandparentcaregivers #grandfamily #adoptionsupportuk #adoptionuk #fosterfamily #fostercarer #fosterparent #lgbtadoption #singleadopter #blendedfamily @amazonuk @amazon https://www.instagram.com/p/CjKSgdYM-hJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

New book release! ❤️ Set in the world of "Delly Duck" (my first children's book), "Room in the Nest" is an inclusive story of fostering, reunification, kinship care & adoption, that can be used to explain the Family Court system, the role of social workers & different types of foster care. I really hope it helps lots of you to talk to your children about foster care. ❤️ #childrensbook #inclusive #fostering #fostercare #kinshipcare #adoption #familycourt #socialworkers #socialworker #socialworklife #socialworkersrock #socialworkreadinglist #socialworkreads #kinshipawarenessmonth #kinshipcareawareness #specialguardianship #adoptionsupportuk #adoptionuk #adoptionukcommunity #adoptioncommunity #specialguardianship #grandparentcaregivers #fosterfamily #fostercarereadinglist #fostercarer #fostermama #fosterdad #fosterparent #lgbt #lgbtq #socialworktoolkit https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGBS8SsGO6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=