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Jellicoe Road
Melina Marchetta
For the teenager navigating deep-seated feelings of abandonment or a tangled family history while searching for where th
Ages 14–18
So You Want to Be... #1
So You Want to Be President?
Judith St. George
For the curious child fascinated by history and leadership, this engaging book explores the surprising facts and varied
Ages 7–11
Walk Two Moons
Sharon Creech
For the child processing a parent's absence or a significant loss. This multi-layered journey explores how stories help
Ages 10–14
When You Reach Me
Rebecca Stead
For the middle schooler navigating changing friendships and the realization that the world is much bigger and more myste
Ages 9–13
Criss Cross
Lynne Rae Perkins
For the teen or preteen who feels like life is a series of quiet, searching moments. A lyrical exploration of how small-
Ages 10–14
Grandma Dowdel #2
A Year Down Yonder
Richard Peck
For the child adjusting to a sudden change in family life, this heartwarming tale explores finding belonging and unexpec
Ages 10–14
The Best Man
Richard Peck
For children navigating the shift to middle school and looking for positive male role models while their world and bodie
Ages 9–12
Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life
Jerry Pinkney
For the child who feels different because of how they learn or the obstacles they face: a legendary artist shares how dr
Ages 8–14
Isla to Island
Alexis Castellanos
For the child struggling to adapt to a major change or a new environment. This wordless story beautifully captures the i
Ages 8–12
Identical
Ellen Hopkins
For the teen navigating deep family trauma, this verse novel explores the heavy reality of hidden abuse and the desperat
Ages 14–18
Huda F #2
Huda F Cares?
Huda Fahmy
For the teen who feels like they're being watched and judged for who they are, especially when venturing far from home.
Ages 10–15
The White Darkness
Geraldine McCaughrean
Symone, a troubled fourteen-year-old, is taken to Antarctica by her uncle, believing it's a vacation. She soon discovers
Ages 10–14
Pet #1
Pet
Akwaeke Emezi
For the young person starting to notice the injustices adults ignore and needing the courage to speak up when everyone e
Ages 12–18
When Someone You Know is Gay
Susan Cohen, Daniel Cohen
For teens and families navigating the complexities of coming out, this guide offers clarity on the social, historical, a
Ages 12–18
Saints of the Household
Ari Tison
For the teen navigating the heavy silence of an abusive home while trying to find their own voice and protect their fami
Ages 14–18
Never Look Back
Lilliam Rivera
For the teen processing the trauma of loss or displacement who needs to see their resilience reflected in a high stakes,
Ages 13–18
There Goes the Neighborhood
Jade Adia
For the teen processing the changing face of their neighborhood and the complicated reality of fighting for the place th
Ages 14–18
Hoodoo
Ronald L. Smith
For the child feeling like an outsider in their own family or community, this spooky tale explores finding your own uniq
Ages 9–13
Lockdown
Walter Dean Myers
For the teen navigating mistakes and searching for a second chance. This story explores the weight of choices and the di
Ages 12–18
Mare's War
Tanita S. Davis
For the child curious about their family's hidden history or struggling to connect with an unconventional relative who d
Ages 10–14
Motown and Didi
Walter Dean Myers
For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility and the search for safety in a neighborhood facing the h
Ages 12–18
I Never Had It Made: An Autobiography of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson, Alfred Duckett
For the young reader seeking to understand how one person can face systemic unfairness with quiet dignity, immense coura
Ages 12–18
Holling C. Holling Geography Series #1
Paddle-to-the-Sea
Holling C. Holling
For the child curious about the vast world beyond their doorstep, this journey across the Great Lakes nurtures a deep se
Ages 7–12
The Green Glass Sea #1
The Green Glass Sea
Ellen Klages
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in, this story explores finding your tribe and your voice i
Ages 10–14
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