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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
A Clue Mystery #3
In the Ballroom with the Candlestick
Diana Peterfreund
For the teen navigating the pressure of high-stakes school secrets and the heavy weight of shared trauma while trying to
Ages 13–18
On the Way to a Smile
Kazushige Nojima
For young readers grappling with immense change, loss, and the daunting task of finding hope after catastrophe, this boo
Ages 14–18
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
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
Catalyst
Laurie Halse Anderson
For the perfectionist student facing academic rejection and family crisis, this raw story explores how to find grace whe
Ages 14–18
History Is All You Left Me
Adam Silvera
For teens navigating the devastating loss of a first love and the complex layers of grief, guilt, and mental health that
Ages 14–18
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
Moonflower
Kacen Callender
For the teen processing the heavy weight of a friend's loss while navigating the complex, often cruel social hierarchies
Ages 14–18
The Lost Coast
Amy Rose Capetta
For the teen searching for their tribe and navigating the mysteries of identity, this atmospheric tale explores the magi
Ages 14–18
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
Protogena Chronicles #1
Protogenesis
Alysia Helming
For the teenager grappling with the sudden loss of a parent and the feeling that the adults around them aren't telling t
Ages 13–18
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
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