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As I posted yesterday, I am getting ready to write a book about an 8 year old Russian orphan who comes to America, and how she adjusts to her new family. I got the idea because I want my son to have a book that explains some things about the transition. When I adopted Alesia I wished there was a book explaining about how to be in a family, and deal with all the changes. [For instance, she had rarely ridden in a car, never been to a grocery store, or been taught any table manners, etc. So many huge changes for her, and she was among people who didn’t speak her language. I have talked to other parents of older adopted kids, and I think there’s a small market for such a book – both to help parents and kids. I’m going to get it translated into Russian, too,obviously. I am thinking of a book on about 4th grade level. I’m going to self-publish it and I want to offer it for sale to other parents, too, if I can work it out so it’s not too expensive to print.

I definitely want some nice color illustrations in there. Do you do that kind of work, or know anyone who might able able to help me out? I couldn't offer much in the way of payment up front. It would be more of a "labor of love" - which I was thinking might be more meaningful to someone with an adopted older child in their family, or even a friend of the family. Any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks!