Author & Mom

Allison Olson is an author of two children's books that are changing the narrative around adoption. As both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, Allison is passionate about celebrating open adoptions, and ensure diversity in the market of children's adoption books. Her first book, "Surrounded by Love" won the prestigious silver IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award. Her second book, "Learning About my Friend's Adoption" releases in October 2023, and is designed to help educate kids outside of the adoption community about open adoption, while answering children's frequently asked questions.

Allison lives in Oregon with her husband, two daughters and their kitties Bo and Aero.