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The Land of Stories #1
The Wishing Spell
Chris Colfer
For siblings navigating the ache of losing a parent, this magical adventure offers a wondrous escape into a world where
Ages 8–12
Seekers #1
The Quest Begins
Erin Hunter
For the child grappling with a sense of displacement or the need for a new family, this wilderness epic follows three yo
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix #11
Kristy and the Snobs
Ann M. Martin
For the child adjusting to a new neighborhood or the heartache of a pet getting older, Kristy's story offers a comfortin
Ages 8–12
The Night War
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
For the child grappling with big questions about courage and morality, this gripping story follows a young girl hiding i
Ages 9–13
Sisterland
Linda Newbery
For the teenager grappling with uncomfortable family truths and seeking to understand how the shadows of the past shape
Ages 12–17
Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts #3
The Return
Varian Johnson
For the young reader facing a difficult transition or the fear of losing something precious, this epic adventure explore
Ages 8–12
I Funny #1
I Funny
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
For the child navigating grief or physical differences while trying to find their voice, this story uses humor to tackle
Ages 8–12
I Survived Graphic Novels #4
The Attacks of September 11, 2001
Lauren Tarshis
For the child asking about the events of 9/11, this story provides a gentle but honest bridge to understanding a difficu
Ages 8–12
A Series of Unfortunate Events #12
The Penultimate Peril
Lemony Snicket
For the middle grader navigating a world where adults are often unreliable and life feels unfairly complicated.
Ages 9–13
Llama Llama and the Bully Goat
Anna Dewdney
When Gilroy Goat starts teasing Llama Llama and his friends at school, Llama Llama isn't sure what to do. With his teach
Ages 3–7
Wonderstruck
Brian Selznick
For the child who feels like an outsider and is searching for where they belong, this visually stunning journey explores
Ages 8–12
The Crossover #2
Booked
Kwame Alexander
For the middle schooler navigating the shock of a parents' separation while trying to find their own voice on and off th
Ages 10–14
Buxton #2
The Madman of Piney Woods
Christopher Paul Curtis
For the child who is beginning to notice that the adults in their life carry secret burdens or hidden histories from the
Ages 9–12
The Three Rancheros #3
Beverly, Right Here
Kate DiCamillo
For the teen seeking autonomy and a sense of belonging. Beverly leaves a difficult home to find herself, discovering tha
Ages 10–14
The Maze Runner #3
The Death Cure
James Dashner
For the teen navigating a world where the adults in charge can't be trusted and the weight of making the right choice fo
Ages 12–17
Mary Shelley: The Strange True Tale of Frankenstein's Creator
Catherine Reef
For the teen who feels like an outsider and wants to know the woman behind the world's most famous monster.
Ages 12–18
Someone's Gonna End Up Crying
Jo Knowles
For the child navigating the confusing emotions of a parents' failing marriage and finding refuge in their own creativit
Ages 8–12
I Survived #22
I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910
Lauren Tarshis
For the child fascinated by nature's power or needing to see how hope can be found even when things feel completely out
Ages 8–12
Ghost Stories
Beneath the Haunted Bridge
Lila Hawthorne
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss and the restless need for closure after a family tragedy.
Ages 12–18
HoloHeroes #1
Press Start
Rose Sinclair, Jonathan Lopez
For the teen processing the loss of a parent while trying to fit into a new city. This high-tech adventure explores how
Ages 12–18
A Series of Unfortunate Events #1
The Bad Beginning
Lemony Snicket
For the child navigating heavy losses who finds comfort in dark humor and the bond of siblings facing the world's unfair
Ages 10–14
Ruthie's Gift
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
For the child navigating the highs and lows of a big family while discovering their own unique voice through friendship,
Ages 8–12
Emmie & Friends #3
Just Jaime
Terri Libenson
Jaime feels excluded by her friend group, while her BFF Maya finds Jaime 'babyish.' This graphic novel delves into the c
Ages 10–14
Tiger Eyes
Judy Blume
For the teen navigating the overwhelming waves of grief and anxiety after a sudden loss. This story offers a path throug
Ages 12–17
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