THIRD CULTURE KIDS: GROWING UP AMONG WORLDS
By David Pollock and Ruth E. van Reken
Exploring experiences of those who have become known as third culture kids (TCKs) - children who grow up or spend a significant part of their childhood living abroad. Readers will leave with an understanding of the challenges and benefits of the TCK life and practical suggestions and advice on maximizing those benefits.
MISUNDERSTOOD
By Tanya Crossman
The Third Culture space is introduced - through the personal stories of hundreds of individuals. Whether you grew up overseas, are raising children overseas, or know a family living abroad, Misunderstood will equip you with insights into the international experience, along with practical suggestions for how to offer meaningful care and support.
INTERACTION INTERNATIONAL
An organization that provides training, programs and advocacy for Third Culture Kids. Interaction Intl. has an annual transition program for teens going through or anticipating transition. Find out more details and how to get involved here.
KALEIDOSCOPE
An organization with useful tools for TCKs and families.
MICHÈLE PHOENIX
Michèle is a mentor, writer and speaker with a heart for MKs. She taught for 20 years at Black Forest Academy (Germany) before launching her own ministry advocating for Third Culture Kids. This website has a wealth of resources from articles to resources to help college students/young adults in transition.
TCK CARE: SOUL FOOD FOR GLOBAL NOMADS
The Portland based podcast is hosted by Steven Black, an adult TCK and TCK care coordinator, who grew up in Nigeria and hopes to focus his discussions on “the experience of growing up in a multicultural context” to enable families and communities to have discussions centered around caring for third culture kids.
TCK TALES
A collection of TCK stories hosted by fellow TCK Jonathan Walthower, TCK TALES features a new guest every episode to share their stories and insights on growing up cross-culturally.
