News Archive
Mar 06, 2025
Foreword Reviews INDIES Finalist
My Book has been accepted as a Finalist for the Foreword INDIE Awards for Family and Relationships (Adult Nonfiction)!!(click here)
Mar 01, 2025
Goodreads Giveaway
You can win a copy of my book through this Goodreads Giveaway now through March 31.(click here)
Mar 08, 2025
Live Podcast with ATMOM, Un-M-Othered by Lix Debetta, Jeff Forney & more!
I am beyond thrilled to be part of this awesome Live Podcast event with Louise Browne & Sarah Reinhardt of the fantastic The Making of Me Podcast. This is so worth a trip to beautiful...(read more)
Nov 12, 2024
The Incl[us]ion Conversation
I had the honor of being the first guest on Grace Yung Foster’s new podcast through her incredible organization, The Inclusion Initiative. Check it out(click here)
Nov 19, 2024
Adoption: The Making of Me
On November 19th my interview with ‘The Making of Me’ Podcast will be airing. [Check it out!] (https://www.adoptionthemakingofme.com/episodes/fb326sgfb42xtpg-kra39-dxdr9-nmdlg-r46yg-77xkf-2et3y-g4rg3-77b7h-cy3dn-w84lc-k9275)(click here)
Sep 30, 2024
University of Puget Sound - Arches Magazine
Ever since coming to The University of Puget Sound and joining the amazing faculty in the School of Education I have felt valued and supported. It continues to be an absolute joy to work in...(read more)
Sep 10, 2024
Mind Your Own Karma - The Adoption Chronicles
I talked with Melissa at Mind Your Own Karma- The Adoption Chronicles. Listen in here…(click here)
Sep 30, 2024
Nonfiction Book Award
Thank you to the Nonfiction Author’s Association for awarding by book the “Silver Winner” award.(click here)
Sep 28, 2024
Concerned United Birthparents
I will be hosting a panel with author Julia MacDonnell, author of Hidden Girls, A Birth Mother’s Story of Reunion and Reckoning. This will be an amazing conversation, be sure not to miss it.(click here)
Sep 09, 2024
Adoption Knowledge Affiliates
On September 9th I will be hosting a book club talk with Adoption Knowledge Affiliates.(click here)
Jun 18, 2024
Simmons University Feature
Thank you Simmons University for this great article in the alumni magazine. This book would not have been possible without my amazing experience in Gender & Cultural Studies Program all those years ago. Sometimes we...(read more)
Jun 17, 2024
Unravelling Adoption
I had an amazing conversation with Beth Syverson on her fantastic podcast ‘Unraveling Adoption’. Check it out here!(click here)
Jun 25, 2024
On The Front Porch
I will be on the air in Kansas on KFRM 550AM at 2:30 local time on June 25th. I talk with Tamara Wallace about my new book Who Is a Worthy Mother. Listen in on...(read more)
Jun 12, 2024
The Author's Corner with Rebecca Wellington
Check out my recent Blog interview with Current.(click here)
May 28, 2024
Opening Up To Heal - Thriving Adoptees
In this interview with Simon Benn on his podcast Thriving Adoptees, I talk about being open to healing. Thriving Adoptees website: https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/becca-wellington-life-saving(click here)
May 21, 2024
Washington Independent Review of Books
I was interviewed by Alice Stephens from the Washington Independent Review of Books. Check it out!(click here)
May 14, 2024
Once Upon A Time in Adoptee Land
I had the privilege of speaking with Jennifer Ghoston about my new book. Check it out!(click here)
May 01, 2024
Are You My (Worthy) Mother
Here is a nice review of my book Who is a Worthy Mother? An Intimate History of Adoption(click here)
Apr 25, 2024
Ruthless Compassion
I will be on the Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota, talking about book ‘Who Is a Worthy Mother? An Intimate History of Adoption’. We talked about all things adoption, adoption history, Marcus Aurelius… we...(read more)
Apr 22, 2024
Inspired Women Podcast
Megan Hall and I had a fantastic time talking about life, family, trauma and resiliency on her awesome podcast Inspired Women.(click here)
Apr 22, 2024
The most straight up, real memoirs on motherhood and adoption
Check out my must read list on the awesome Shepherd book review site titled, “The most straight up, real memoirs on motherhood and adoption”. If you ever think about adoption, motherhood and life, read these books!...(read more)
Apr 18, 2024
Surviving Trauma: Stories of Hope
I talk with Marlene McConnell on the Surviving Trauma: Stories of Hope podcast about adoption, trauma, and moving forward.Surviving Trauma.(read more)
Apr 14, 2024
Thoughts From the Mountain Top
Thank you to Patti Aliventi for such a wonderful book review.(click here)
Apr 09, 2024
KING 5 New Day NW
I was absolutely thrilled to be on King 5’s New Day Northwest with Amity Addrisi today talking about my new book Who Is a Worthy Mother? An Intimate History of Adoption.(click here)
Apr 09, 2024
Release Date
The book is available now! You can find it at Third Place Books, or where ever you buy your books. The title is available today as an audio book from Libro FM where ever you...(read more)
Apr 09, 2024
Wandering Tree Podcast
I had a fabulous time talking with Lisa Ann, the host of Wandering Tree Podcast, about my forthcoming book ‘Who Is a Worthy Mother? An Intimate History of Adoption’. We talked about all things adoption,...(read more)
4 New Books Examine Adoption, FosterCare and the Child Welfare System
I am honored to be in company with these other vitally important books about child welfare and adoption: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/94045-four-new-books-examine-adoption-foster-care-and-the-child-welfare-system.html(click here)
Apr 01, 2024
Feminist Law Podcast
Please listen in to my interview with Courtney Jones at the awesome Feminist Law Podcast: https://www.feministlaw.org/podcast/episode/2172f9de/adoption-policies-and-histories-with-dr-rebecca-wellington-part-1(click here)
Alabama’s Embryo Ruling and the Links to Adoption in America
Check out my recent article in The Well news on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos and the implications on adoption… Read more at The Well News(click here)
Book is Available!
Today I received my copy of “Who Is a Worthy Mother An Intimate History of Adoption”. I have also been hearing from friends and relations across the country that they too have been receiving their...(read more)
May 02, 2024
Third Place Books Ravenna, Seattle, WA
May 2nd at 7pm I will be at Third Place Books Ravenna speaking with Sara Easterly, author of Adoption Unfiltered. This event is open to the public. Please join us!(click here)
Ruthless Compassion
It was such an honor to talk with Dr. Marcia Sirota about my journey writing my forthcoming book ‘Who Is a Worthy Mother? An Intimate History of Adoption’. Listen in!(click here)
May 29, 2024
Loyalty Books, Washington DC
I will be at Loyalty Books in Washington DC with Alice Stephens, author of the novel ‘Famous Adopted People’ and adoption activist Grace Yung Foster with the Inclusion Initiative.(read more)
May 23, 2024
Simmons University, Boston, MA
Thursday, May 23rd at 4:00 PM I will be giving a book talk at my alma mater, Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. This event is open to the public. Please come join us in room...(read more)
Feb 05, 2024
Adoption Network Cleveland
I spoke on the Adoption Network Cleveland’s Monday Evening Speaker Series on Monday, February 5th, 2024. Watch it here!(read more)
Apr 18, 2024
Western Association of Women Historians Annual Conference
I will be at the Western Association of Women Historians Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon April 18-20 2024.(click here)
May 15, 2024
Books Inc. in Berkeley, CA
May 15th I will be at Books Inc. in Berkeley CA with Gretchen Sisson, author of ‘Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood’.(click here)
Audio Book coming soon!
Who Is a Worthy Mother will be available in audible book on the publication date, April 9th, 2024, across Tantor Media’s 60+ retail and library digital distributors, including Audible, Apple, audiobooks.com and Google Play.(read more)
Apr 25, 2024
Untangling Our Roots Summit
I will be hosting an author exhibition table at the ‘Untangling Our Roots’ Summit in Denver, Colorado April 25-27th.(click here)
American Historical Association’s Annual Conference
I will be at the American Historical Association’s annual conference on January 4th 2024 presenting a paper on female student resistance to Progressive Era assimilation education at Chemawa Indian School. This research is part of...(read more)
Nov 08, 2023
LinkedIn Live
I have the pleasure of being in conversation with writer and activist Susan Harness, and Grace Yung Foster, founder of The Inclusion Initiative, as we discuss adoption, child welfare and motherhood in America. Join us...(read more)
Out Of The Fog & Beyond - Thriving Adoptees
In this interview with Simon Benn on his podcast Thriving Adoptees, I talk about the epiphanies that brought me out of the adoption fog and to the process of writing my book ‘Who is A...(read more)
Voice of Adoptees Podcast
I had the privilege of talking with David Schunk on his podcast ‘Voice of Adoptees’. I shared my adoption story and the journey that brought me to writing my book. It was a wonderful conversation....(read more)