Ann Jillian, 1988

The true adoption story that the book “Officer…why don’t you adopt him?”  managed to catch the attention of many people and celebrities throughout the years, also several well known newspapers and magazines.

The heart-warming story even caught the attention of Chicago actress, Ann Jillian.

Jillian became so intrigued by the adoption success story, she handed the book over to Hollywood producer Joyce Selznick in 1981, who reached an agreement to develop the book into a feature film and/or television series.

Unfortunately, after the agreement was reached, the producer unexpectedly died, halting the production of the film/series. Nonetheless, “Officer…why don’t you adopt me?” continues to capture the public’s attention with its inspirational story.

Magazines:

Wall Street Journal ( January 9,1970) — “Easier Adoptions”
Redbook Magazine ( January 1973)– “The Baby Everyone Wanted”
Ebony Magazine ( December 1968)– “Nobody’s Child”
Ebony Magazine (December 1970)–”It’s Easier to Adopt Today”
Jet Magazine (February 1970)–Society, “Home Free”
Jet Magazine (Oct 1971)–”Explode Myths About Black Adoption”
The Chicago Police Magazine ( January 1969) –“Officer Friendly”.

Online & Print Newspapers:

The Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Sun-Times
Phoenix Examiner– “Chicago police officer shares adoption story”
Flagstaff Examiner– “Officer…why don’t you adopt him?”–A true adoption story
Post-Tribune– “Author wants to inspire adoptions”

Other Publications:

The WM Parenting Connection–“Inspirational Adoption Story: Officer…why don’t you adopt him?”
The WM Freelance Writers Connection- “Writer to Watch: Lepolia West”
Alyssa Ast- “Proof you can live up to your potential in life.”
The WM Network- Lepolia West announces book release, “Officer, why don’t you adopt him?”

Book Reviews:

The WM Review Connection- Book Review: Officer, why don’t you adopt him?

A Mom’s Choice- Book Review: Officer, why don’t you adopt him?