This isn't just another book club discussion guide. This is your complete roadmap to creating a deeply meaningful, culturally rich experience that honors the beautiful complexity of adoption, identity, and finding home.
Written by debut author Anna Jinja - a Korean adoptee who grew up in Iowa - "Adopting Grace" explores the universal human experience of belonging through an authentic, heartfelt lens that will leave your group both laughing and crying.
What's Inside Your Complete Kit:
FOOLPROOF EVENT PLANNER
Step-by-step checklist (no detail forgotten!)
Professional email invitation template
Timeline for seamless hosting
Ground rules for creating safe, inclusive spaces
KOREAN-IOWA FUSION MENU IDEAS
10+ curated recipes that tell the story
Corn & Kimchi Fritters, Iowa Pork Bulgogi Sliders, Miso-Caramel Scotcheroos
Each dish connects directly to scenes in the book
Options for every dietary need and skill level
PROFOUND DISCUSSION GUIDE
25+ thought-provoking questions crafted specifically for this novel
Questions that honor personal experiences while exploring universal themes
Perfect balance of deep reflection and engaging conversation
Bonus activities for extra connection
SPECIAL EXTRAS
Journal prompts for personal reflection
Book review templates
Ways to connect with author Anna Jinja
Bonus cultural activities and conversation starter
Perfect For:
Book clubs seeking meaningful, diverse literature that sparks deep connection
Anyone touched by adoption - parents, adoptees, families, and allies
Readers who love authentic stories about identity and belonging
This isn't just another book club discussion guide. This is your complete roadmap to creating a deeply meaningful, culturally rich experience that honors the beautiful complexity of adoption, identity, and finding home.
Written by debut author Anna Jinja - a Korean adoptee who grew up in Iowa - "Adopting Grace" explores the universal human experience of belonging through an authentic, heartfelt lens that will leave your group both laughing and crying.
What's Inside Your Complete Kit:
FOOLPROOF EVENT PLANNER
Step-by-step checklist (no detail forgotten!)
Professional email invitation template
Timeline for seamless hosting
Ground rules for creating safe, inclusive spaces
KOREAN-IOWA FUSION MENU IDEAS
10+ curated recipes that tell the story
Corn & Kimchi Fritters, Iowa Pork Bulgogi Sliders, Miso-Caramel Scotcheroos
Each dish connects directly to scenes in the book
Options for every dietary need and skill level
PROFOUND DISCUSSION GUIDE
25+ thought-provoking questions crafted specifically for this novel
Questions that honor personal experiences while exploring universal themes
Perfect balance of deep reflection and engaging conversation
Bonus activities for extra connection
SPECIAL EXTRAS
Journal prompts for personal reflection
Book review templates
Ways to connect with author Anna Jinja
Bonus cultural activities and conversation starter
Perfect For:
Book clubs seeking meaningful, diverse literature that sparks deep connection
Anyone touched by adoption - parents, adoptees, families, and allies
Readers who love authentic stories about identity and belonging
