ADOPTION UNFILTERED: ETHICS IN ADOPTION -- Paperback Release and Panel

Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on October 30, 2025, at 7:00 pm as we welcome Sara Easterly, Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, and Lori Holden, authors of Adoption Unfiltered , to the store to discuss, sign, and celebrate their paperback release!

What is too often missed in conversations about adoption? Join the authors of Adoption Unfiltered , together with a panel of others from the Los Angeles area with expertise in the many complexities of adoption, for an important and timely discussion around ethics in adoption. How do adoption practices and messages affect those who live and breathe adoption every day? What does the future hold for people considering adoption? How can everyone work together to bring adoption practices out of the twentieth century for the betterment of the 100 million families affected by adoption? It’s not a stretch to believe that with the benefit of information from the voices in the evening’s panel, we can re-envision healthier and ethical ways of doing adoption when it’s truly necessary.

Panelists include Lacy Shaw, Robyn Joy Park, LMFT, David McCarty-Caplan, PhD, Katie Monroe, and Celeste Liversidge.

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

GUIDELINES

• This is a discussion and signing event.
• Photos will be taken on personal cell phones by a bookseller.
• No large bags will be permitted into the event.
• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

TICKET INFORMATION

Solo Book Admission - $32.87 **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**

A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of Adoption Unfiltered .
• Admission to the event space for the discussion with Sara Easterly, Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, and Lori Holden.

Ticket Holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 6:00 PM on the day of the event. Check-in will be at the third-floor customer service desk. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.

If you need any special assistance, please email our Event Director at crm2089@bn.com.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

• Some outside queuing may be required, so please come dressed appropriately for all weather.
• The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day.
• To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.
• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue.
• All event guidelines are subject to change.
• If you have any additional questions, you can call the store directly at 323-525-0270.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Tickets are nontransferable. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

Refunds:

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day before your event start date.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - The Grove will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Event guidelines are subject to change.