TITLE: Far From the Tree
AUTHOR: Robin Benway
GENRE: Realistic Fiction
* 2019-2020 Gateway Award Nominee

Connected by a biological mother, but separated as small children, three siblings connect with one another in the book, Far from the Tree, by Robin Benway. Set in present times and told from the point of view of Mya, Grace and Joaquin, this book touches on several issues that arise for kids adopted and raised in different families yet connected by blood. Grace, who gives her child up for adoption, begins the process of finding her siblings, and herself, as she struggles with the choices she's made. Mya, is an outspoken teenager with big dreams for the future and a younger sister that her parents never dreamed they would have after adopting her. And, Joaquin, who has grown up in the foster system but has finally found"home" with Mark and Linda his 18th set of foster parents. A great read for anyone wanting a touching story of the importance of family.