Given To Book

A quiet question leads to a heartfelt conversation between a young girl and her grandmother-one that gently explores love, identity, and the beauty of belonging.  At the center of this tender story is a powerful truth:  she was never given away...she was given to. With soft watercolor illustrations and reassuring language, Given To offers families a safe, comforting way to talk about adoption - one filled with warmth, hope, and love.

"..the day the gift of you was given to us."

Author:  Donna Trappey.  Donnie (as known by her grandchildren) is a retired Speech Pathologist.  More importantly, she is a mom to seven children and their amazing spouses and a grandmother to twenty-two...at last count!  Some are biological and some adopted...each are unique and so very special.  She lives in Louisiana with her husband, George.  The greatest gift she has ever been given is her family.

Illustrator:  Brad Budge.  Brad  Budge was born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana and now lives and works as a full-time artist in his Metairie studio.  He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and three children.