Miami by Fujian

To adopt means to take in as one's own. Some parents adopt children, which means to make them legally a part of their family. David Kwee is a Chinese American pediatrician who has cared for many adopted children in China. It was once common for many children in China to wait for adoption in orphanages — places where children without parents live and are cared for. In this story, fifth-grader Mariel revisits her birthplace in China with her family. As you read, take notes on how Mariel feels about herself. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/