The Year We Fell From Space

Reach for this book when your child is struggling to map out their feelings after a family breakdown or when a loved one is battling depression. It is an essential resource for children who feel like their world has been upended by a parent's departure or the heavy cloud of mental illness in the home. The story follows Liberty, a young girl who uses her love of astronomy and mapmaking to navigate the 'black holes' of her father's depression and her parents' divorce. It provides a profoundly honest look at the messy emotions of middle school years, emphasizing that while we cannot control the adults in our lives, we can find our own stars to steer by. It is a compassionate choice for ages 8 to 12, offering a realistic yet hopeful mirror for kids dealing with big, complex family changes.