Wards of the State The Long Shadow of American Foster Care Laura Nowlin or a backyard garden

or a backyard garden

so in defiance

It takes courage to stay in the places we've always called home

Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was not just a call for freedom and equality but an eloquent statement of the principles that bind us together

breaks down the language of ableism

Wards of the State The Long Shadow of American Foster Care Laura Nowlin or a backyard gardenBy: Claudia Rowe Published by Abrams, Incorporated, 2025 05 20 Longlisted for the 2025 National Book Awards in Nonfiction "An immersive, devastating look at foster children's lives." (Seattle Times) A compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice