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The Last Kids on Earth #3
The Nightmare King
Max Brallier
For the child who fears growing apart from friends or feels the pressure to keep things 'perfect' to prevent change in t
Ages 8–12
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to know that a loving community can be found in the most unconvention
Ages 10–14
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
Heartbeat
Sharon Creech
For the child navigating a year of big shifts, from a new baby at home to a grandparent's changing memory, all while fin
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #23
Dawn on the Coast
Ann M. Martin
For the child torn between two homes, this story explores the pull of old roots and the excitement of a new life during
Ages 8–12
Simon Snow #2
Wayward Son
Rainbow Rowell
For the teen who feels lost even after achieving their biggest goals. This magical road trip explores what happens when
Ages 14–18
Kiss
Jacqueline Wilson
For the teenager navigating the shift from childhood play to adolescent social pressures, especially when a lifelong bes
Ages 12–15
Star Wars: Jedi Academy #9
At Last, Jedi
Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Amy Ignatow
For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of finishing a big chapter and saying goodbye to friends while stepp
Ages 8–12
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #8
Hard Luck
Jeff Kinney
For the child feeling left behind as friends start dating and changing. This relatable story navigates the awkward shift
Ages 8–12
Instructions for Dancing
Nicola Yoon
For the teenager grappling with a parent's divorce and the fear that every relationship is destined to end in heartbreak
Ages 12–18
One or Two Things I Learned About Love
Dyan Sheldon
For the teen navigating the dizzying gap between romantic movies and the messy reality of a first serious relationship.
Ages 12–17
Going Nowhere Faster
Sean Beaudoin
For the teenager feeling left behind while friends head to college, this witty story explores the messy transition into
Ages 14–18
All This Time
Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss, guilt, and the confusing path toward healing after a life-altering acc
Ages 12–18
Jake Maddox Sports Stories #1
Playing Forward
Jake Maddox
For the child who feels overlooked because of their size or is struggling to adapt when their personal goals don't match
Ages 8–12
Charlie Hickle #2
My Mother Got Married and Other Disasters
Barbara Park
For the child struggling with a parent's remarriage, this story explores the messy feelings of adjusting to a new stepfa
Ages 8–12
The Spell Key #2
The Glass Salamander
Ann Downer
For the teenager navigating difficult choices and the weight of their own future, this lyrical fantasy explores the cost
Ages 12–18
Spinning
Tillie Walden
For the teen navigating the quiet ache of outgrowing a childhood passion while finding the courage to embrace their true
Ages 14–18
The New Girl #1
The New Girl
Cassandra Calin
For the child navigating a major move while also managing the awkward, confusing onset of puberty and periods.
Ages 8–12
If He Had Been with Me #1
If He Had Been with Me
Laura Nowlin
For the teen navigating the heavy 'what-ifs' of a lost friendship. An emotional look at how one person's presence or abs
Ages 14–18
Best Nerds Forever
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
For the child navigating the big 'what-ifs' of life and loss, this fast-paced ghostly mystery turns scary topics into a
Ages 8–12
The Wedding Planner's Daughter #7
From Willa, with Love
Coleen Murtagh Paratore
For the child navigating the bittersweet end of summer, this story offers a comforting embrace as Willa handles friendsh
Ages 8–12
Death-Cast #2
The First to Die at the End
Adam Silvera
For the teenager grappling with big questions about mortality and first love, this heart-wrenching prequel explores maki
Ages 14–18
Fat Angie #2
Fat Angie: Rebel Girl Revolution
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo
For the teenager navigating the heavy intersection of grief, body image, and bullying, this story follows a road trip to
Ages 14–18
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