Matthew & Mary: An Adoption Journey of Friendship and Discovery is a middle grade contemporary novel and the first in a planned series that celebrates cultural curiosity, adoption, and global adventure. When Matthew, a soccer-loving boy adopted from South Korea, meets Mary, a curious girl adopted from Colombia, they instantly bond over their shared experience of being adopted into American families. As their friendship deepens, they embark on a journey—both literal and emotional—traveling with their families throughout the United States, South Korea and Colombia to uncover the stories, traditions, and histories of their birthplaces.