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We found 2 product mention on r/Adopted. We ranked the 1 resulting product by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Only speaking to the last point, but yes, you absolutely should talk about it, starting now. Much the same way you would talk about his adoption from the get-go (I hope you are anyway).
I am adopted (me my family are all white) and 2 cousins who are also adopted, one who is of a different race. We were talking one time about how our whole family likes to say we are "color blind" in that, we don't view anyone differently because of their race. My cousin was raised that way by my very well-intentioned and loving aunt and uncle. She was always told she's just a normal American girl like any other girl. While true, she has come to realize that it was like denying the elephant in the room: She IS their daughter, in every sense, but she IS ALSO a person of color. She said that IS part of who and what she is and she felt like it was denied all that time.
So of course this won't be a one-time conversation, but life long. And I think you're do just fine because you have the more important things down already: You love him, and you're seeking out ways to raise him the best! :)
I'm going to guess you've read a ton already on this, but in case you haven't, there is a lot out there. This was is very highly regarded and reviewed.
https://www.amazon.com/Dim-Sum-Bagels-Grits-Multicultural/dp/0374526117
I was actually looking for books for the child in a transracial adoption and I'm sure there have to be many, but my lunch period is over. :)
Congrats to you and best of luck with your sweet boy!!