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The Railway Children
E. Nesbit
For children navigating sudden family changes or the absence of a parent, this classic offers a comforting look at findi
Ages 8–12
Narwhal and Jelly #6
Narwhal's School of Awesomeness
Ben Clanton
For the child who loves to laugh and may be nervous about school routines, this silly adventure turns a regular school d
Ages 6–9
Ground Zero
Alan Gratz
For the middle-schooler asking big questions about 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan, this high-stakes story connects two
Ages 9–13
Grandfather's Journey
Allen Say
For the family living between two worlds, this lyrical story helps children navigate the longing for a distant home and
Ages 4–10
The Bear That Heard Crying
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock, Helen Kinsey
For the child who loves tales of the great outdoors and finding safety in unexpected places. This true story of survival
Ages 4–9
Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality
Elena Matthews
For the teenager who wants to connect their personal faith with a passion for social justice and community advocacy.
Ages 13–18
I Survived #18
I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944
Lauren Tarshis
For the child who wants to understand the bravery of ordinary people in the face of history, this fast-paced story explo
Ages 8–12
We Are Not Free
Traci Chee
For the teenager grappling with questions of loyalty, identity, and the pain of systemic injustice in a world that sudde
Ages 12–18
Guess How Much I Love You #3
After the Storm
Sam McBratney
For the toddler or preschooler who is frightened by the loud booms and bright flashes of a summer storm.
Ages 2–5
I Survived #20
I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018
Lauren Tarshis
For the child processing a move or navigating big life changes, this intense survival story shows that internal healing
Ages 8–12
Five Feet Apart
Rachael Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
For the teenager managing a chronic illness who feels defined by their diagnosis and longs for connection in a world of
Ages 12–18
Refugee #1
Refugee
Alan Gratz
For the child asking big questions about global news or family history. This powerful story builds deep empathy for thos
Ages 9–14
Terezín: Voices from the Holocaust
Ruth Thomson
For the young reader seeking to understand the human side of history, this collection of diaries and art provides a deep
Ages 10–14
The Last Zookeeper
Aaron Becker
For the child who feels overwhelmed by news of the changing world, this wordless masterpiece offers a vision of hope thr
Ages 5–9
A Countess Below Stairs
Eva Ibbotson
For the teen navigating a major life upheaval who needs to see that grace, hard work, and staying true to oneself can le
Ages 12–18
Going West
Jean Van Leeuwen
For the child curious about life long ago: a gentle, lyrical look at the courage and resilience a family needs when leav
Ages 5–9
Life Without Friends
Ellen Emerson White
For the teenager grappling with the heavy weight of past mistakes and the isolating silence of social exile after a trag
Ages 12–18
The Magic School Bus
And the Climate Challenge
Joanna Cole
For the child curious about why our planet is getting warmer and what they can do to help. Join Ms. Frizzle to turn clim
Ages 7–10
Bravemole
Lynne Jonell
For the child asking about big scary events or the adults who help: a gentle allegory that transforms a difficult histor
Ages 4–8
Actual Times #4
America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001
Don Brown
For the child who has heard about the towers or sees memorial images and needs a gentle, factual way to understand what
Ages 6–10
Nia and the New Free Library
Ian Lendler
For children processing the loss of a community space or learning that even the smallest action can spark big change whe
Ages 5–8
Cozy Classics #9
Oliver Twist
Jack Wang, Holman Wang
For the literary-minded parent wanting to share classic stories with their tiny bookworm through simple vocabulary and c
Ages 0–3
Dasher #1
Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever
Matt Tavares
For the child who feels out of place or yearns for adventure, this lushly illustrated tale follows a brave young doe esc
Ages 4–8
Little Leaders & Legends #2
Think Big, Little One
Vashti Harrison
For little ones with big imaginations, this gentle introduction to global visionaries shows that every great achievement
Ages 0–3
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