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I Never Knew Your Name
Sherry Garland
For the adolescent processing a tragic loss in the community. This poignant story helps older children navigate the comp
Ages 10–15
Spiritual Biographies for Young People
Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action
Maura D. Shaw
For children curious about how one person can face conflict with peace. This biography introduces the life and teachings
Ages 5–10
The Norendy Tales #2
The Hotel Balzaar
Kate DiCamillo
For the child waiting for a parent to return or searching for a sense of belonging in a world that feels uncertain and l
Ages 7–10
The Norendy Tales #1
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate DiCamillo
For the child who wonders about their place in the world and how the stories we tell shape who we are destined to become
Ages 7–10
Savvy #1
Savvy
Ingrid Law
For the child navigating the transition to adolescence while facing family hardship. Mibs discovers that true power lies
Ages 8–12
The Gilgamesh Trilogy #3
The Last Quest of Gilgamesh
Ludmila Zeman
For the child grappling with the permanence of loss and seeking to understand how we live on through our actions and the
Ages 6–12
Thunderwith
Libby Hathorn
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of losing a parent and the isolation of joining a new, unfamiliar family in
Ages 11–15
M.C. Higgins, the Great
Virginia Hamilton
For the child weighing the security of home against the pull of the wide world, or those facing difficult family decisio
Ages 10–14
Holes #1
Holes
Louis Sachar
For the child who feels like the world is against them or is struggling with the unfairness of life, this story finds ho
Ages 9–14
Galaxy of Whales, A
Heather Fawcett
For the child navigating the complex waves of grief while worrying that a best friend is drifting away.
Ages 8–12
When the Elephants Dance: A Novel
Tess Uriza Holthe
For those seeking to understand how families find hope and strength through cultural stories while facing the immense ch
Ages 14–18
Waiting for Normal
Leslie Connor
For the child navigating a parent's unpredictable moods or living in an unstable home. Addie's journey offers hope and a
Ages 9–12
Rachel Field's Hitty: Her First Hundred Years
Rosemary Wells
For the child curious about how the world changes over time. This beautifully reimagined classic follows a wooden doll t
Ages 7–11
One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest
Jean Craighead George
For the child who loves exploring the backyard and wants to protect the wild places they see on screen. Discover the urg
Ages 7–10
The Night Crossing
Karen Ackerman
For the child beginning to ask difficult questions about history, fairness, and what it means to leave home for safety.
Ages 7–10
Nelson Mandela
Kadir Nelson
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this stunning biography follows Nelson Mandela from his South A
Ages 4–10
Naming Liberty
Jane Yolen
For the child curious about their family roots or the meaning of American symbols. This story links a girl's journey to
Ages 6–10
Lone Wolf
Kristine L. Franklin
For the child grappling with the quiet weight of a broken family or the loss of a loved one. Perry finds healing through
Ages 8–12
House of Dance
Beth Kephart
For the teen feeling disconnected from busy parents while navigating the impending loss of a beloved grandparent through
Ages 12–18
Homeless Bird
Gloria Whelan
For the young reader navigating a sense of unfairness or looking for the strength to forge their own path when life feel
Ages 10–14
Tillerman Cycle #1
Homecoming
Cynthia Voigt
For the child grappling with sudden life changes or feeling responsible for their family. This story explores the weight
Ages 10–14
Hole in the Sky
Pete Hautman
For the reader grappling with uncertainty in a changing world, this survival story explores loyalty and the courage to s
Ages 12–16
Grasshopper Summer
Ann Warren Turner
For the child facing a major move or a scary change, this story follows Sam's journey from a familiar home to the daunti
Ages 8–12
Gandhi
Demi
For the child curious about how one person can change the world without a single weapon, this biography explores the pow
Ages 6–10
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