Karlos Dillard
Author of Ward of the State: A memoir of Foster Care & Ward of the State: Abort the Adoption.
“I read this book in two nights, hoping if I kept reading he’d catch a break. This is a book that makes you feel every emotion, and one I’ll never forget…”
“My brother was always a shining light. The devil couldn’t take that away from him no matter how hard she tried. You will always be my family. I am beyond proud of you, and I love you. ”
Ward of the State: A Memoir of Foster Care tells what happened to a little black boy from the inner city of Detroit. It captures the unapologetic voice of Karlos Dillard. It's a "realistic experience” from the perspective of a child in foster care, public speaker, and advocate. It is sure to educate, inspire and empower others.
Ward of the State: Abort the Adoption is a raw and groundbreaking continuation of Karlos Dillard’s journey, picking up where Ward of the State: A Memoir of Foster Care left off. After finding a rare sense of safety and belonging, Karlos’ life takes a dramatic turn as he enters an adoptive home filled with abuse and racial violence. As an openly gay Black boy, Karlos faced the compounded challenges of being a Black, LGBTQIA+ youth in an environment that offered no understanding or support. In school, he endured relentless bullying and racism, deepening the isolation and identity struggles that many LGBTQIA+ foster youth and transracial adoptees face.
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You are stronger than you think! Look back at the trials and tribulations you have already survived. No matter the odds, always know that light outshines the darkness and you will always find your way.