We are thrilled to announce our list of international contributors to “Lions Roaring, Far From Home,” the first of its kind anthology by Ethiopian adoptees.
Australia
Tamieka Small
Canada
Hana
Kassaye MacDonald
Ethiopia
Heran Tadesse
France
Mekdes
Mumasiquery
Vincent Proffit
Rasselas
Damien Vanier
The Netherlands
Abenet Bakker
Spain
Eleni Merelo de las Peñas
Kasech Navarro Wauters
Sweden
Genet
Sara Grönroos
Daniel Rosenlind
Hanna Wallensteen
United States
Edelawit A.
Zufan Bazzano
Bektu
Aselefech Evans
Harmony Fisher
Kiya Herron
Helen Samuel
Sarah Solomon
Hirut Tilleskjor
Tizita

Original artwork by Adanech Evans, 2007.
The writers are listed by the countries in which they currently live. Some chose to use only first names or pseudonyms, for a variety of reasons. We respect the sacredness of each of their stories, which include reflections on being dropped off at an orphanage in the middle of the night, on the impact of racism, on the love for adoptive family and the need to know one’s origins, and on the hopes and dreams a father has for his child. Some have wonderful adoptive families; some had horrible ones. Some have chosen to search for their Ethiopian family; some have been successful and some have not. The writers range from young children to adults in their 40’s. They are amazing people.
And they are patient people. For a variety of reasons, the publication has taken longer than we hoped, and that is life. We plan to announce the publication date soon. The book will feature stunning cover art by the Ethiopian artist Nahosenay Negussie. On behalf of my co-editors, Aselefech Evans and Kassaye MacDonald, we appreciate all the energy and power that has gone into the essays. Amaseganllo.
Looking forward to reading when it’s available!
We’re excited!!!
I’ll bet you are. Please say congrats to Kiya. I’m very proud of her. When the book comes out, let me know to get a copy.