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My Incredible World
Lemons!
Hope Aicher
For the child learning to find the silver lining when things don't go as planned. A sweet reminder that a sour situation
Ages 3–7
Critters Cry Too
Anthony Curcio
For the child trying to understand why a loved one has changed due to addiction, this story offers a safe way to explore
Ages 5–11
Freedom School, Yes!
Amy Littlesugar
For children processing scary news or systemic unfairness, this story shows how courage and the love of learning can ove
Ages 6–10
A Land of Permanent Goodbyes
Atia Abawi
For the teenager seeking to understand the human face of global headlines, this moving story follows a boy's harrowing e
Ages 12–18
Christmas Tapestry
Patricia Polacco
For the child curious about family history and the miracles of connection, this story explores how a simple object can b
Ages 6–10
We Are Not from Here
Jenny Torres Sanchez
For teens grappling with the reality of global migration, this story offers a raw, empathetic look at the courage requir
Ages 14–18
Out of the Easy
Ruta Sepetys
For the teen struggling to break free from a difficult family legacy, this gritty 1950s mystery follows a girl fighting
Ages 14–18
Nikolai, the Only Bear
Barbara M. Joosse
For the child who feels like their 'growls' are too loud or their ways too different. A gentle allegory about an orphan
Ages 4–8
Coolies
Yin
For the child curious about their roots or looking for stories of grit, this book honors the difficult path Chinese immi
Ages 6–11
Awake and Dreaming
Kit Pearson
For the child who yearns for a sense of belonging or struggles with a difficult home life. This haunting tale explores t
Ages 9–12
Lassie #1
Lassie Come-Home
Eric Knight
For the child grappling with a difficult family transition or the loss of a pet, this classic tale celebrates the unbrea
Ages 8–12
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
Mary Mapes Dodge
For the child learning about grit and selflessness, this classic tale follows two siblings in Holland who sacrifice thei
Ages 9–12
The Village by the Sea
Anita Desai
For the child navigating heavy family responsibilities or financial stress. Lila and Hari's journey through poverty and
Ages 10–14
Women of Our Time
Mary McLeod Bethune: Voice of Black Hope
Milton Meltzer
For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this biography follows Mary's journey from working in c
Ages 7–11
Phoenix Rising
Karen Hesse
For the teenager grappling with the fragility of life and the courage it takes to love someone in the face of certain lo
Ages 12–16
Growin' Pains
Mary Blount Christian
For the young dreamer feeling trapped by circumstance, this story follows Ginny Ruth as she finds hope through writing a
Ages 9–12
Mio, My Son
Astrid Lindgren
For the child who feels unseen or lonely, this lyrical tale follows an unloved foster boy who finds a magical kingdom wh
Ages 8–12
Little Brother
Allan Baillie
For the child grappling with the weight of global history or seeking a story about the unbreakable bond between siblings
Ages 10–14
Harry and the Dinosaurs #2
Harry and the Robots
Ian Whybrow
For the child coping with a loved one's absence, this story shows how imagination and creative play can provide comfort
Ages 3–6
Hero of Lesser Causes
Julie Johnston
For the child navigating a family crisis, this moving story explores how to find hope and connection when a sibling's li
Ages 10–14
Private Captain: A Story of Gettysburg
Marty Crisp
For the child curious about history's hardest moments and the resilient bond between a boy and his dog during a search f
Ages 8–12
Draw Me a Star
Eric Carle
For the child who loves to create and marvel at the world: this gentle story celebrates how a single creative spark can
Ages 3–7
Blue Eyes Better
Ruth Wallace-Brodeur
For the child navigating the heavy silence of a home after loss. This gentle story follows ten-year-old Tessa as she fin
Ages 8–12
Conrad Cooper's Last Stand
Leonie Agnew
For the child who feels the weight of family problems on their shoulders, this story explores using imagination and hope
Ages 8–12
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