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46 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
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I Never Knew Your Name
Sherry Garland
For the adolescent processing a tragic loss in the community. This poignant story helps older children navigate the comp
Ages 10–15
The Balance of Shadows #2
The Balance of Shadows & The Story of 4 Friends
Tajirul Sk
For the young reader who feels invisible or misunderstood at school, this adventure explores the power of remembering yo
Ages 10–14
Fear Street #20
The Dare
R.L. Stine
For the teenager navigating the high-stakes pressure of social climbing and the dangerous lengths one might go to for a
Ages 12–17
Ditty Bird
First 100 Words
Ditty Bird
For the child or student who feels like their potential is ignored. Explore the hilariously bleak world of a robot who i
Ages 10–18
It's About You Too
Tracy L Whitmore
For the teenager navigating complex social circles, this guide builds emotional intelligence by exploring how self-aware
Ages 12–18
The Sixties Trilogy #1
Countdown
Deborah Wiles
For the child feeling overwhelmed by world events or family secrets, this immersive story explores finding your footing
Ages 9–13
Young Royals #1
Mary, Bloody Mary
Carolyn Meyer
For the teen processing feelings of betrayal or displacement. Explore the emotional turmoil of a young girl who loses he
Ages 11–15
Totally Joe
James Howe
For the middle-schooler navigating the complexities of identity, this story follows Joe as he explores being gay, facing
Ages 10–14
A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1)
Libba Bray
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family secrets and the pressure to conform while discovering her own hid
Ages 14–18
Gemma Doyle #1
Great and Terrible Beauty, A
Libba Bray
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family loss and the pressure to conform, while searching for a sense of
Ages 14–18
Tillerman Cycle #1
Homecoming
Cynthia Voigt
For the child grappling with sudden life changes or feeling responsible for their family. This story explores the weight
Ages 10–14
The Life and Times
Atticus of Rome
Barry Denenberg
For the child who feels overlooked or small in a big world, this thriller shows how being 'invisible' can become a power
Ages 9–13
Middle School Chronicles #2
7th Grade Middle School Chronicles
Essynce E. Moore
For the student feeling the weight of peer pressure and social shifts, this teen-authored guide offers a relatable mirro
Ages 10–14
Middle School Chronicles #1
6th Grade Middle School Chronicles
Essynce E. Moore
For the child feeling nervous about the jump to middle school, this teen-authored guide offers a relatable look at navig
Ages 10–13
Fear Street #26
One Evil Summer
R.L. Stine
For the teenager who feels like a newcomer is taking over their space or senses something is deeply wrong when adults wo
Ages 12–18
Brotherband Chronicles #1
The Outcasts (Brotherband Chronicles, #1)
John Flanagan
For the child who feels like an underdog and needs to see how unique skills and a band of loyal friends can turn 'outcas
Ages 10–14
The Changeling
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds refuge in a world of make-believe with a friend who truly understands
Ages 9–13
Anything but Typical
Nora Raleigh Baskin
For the child who feels like an outsider in a neurotypical world, this story explores the vulnerability of making your f
Ages 10–14
Gone #1
Gone
Michael Grant
For the teen or preteen who is beginning to crave independence and grapple with the heavy responsibility of making their
Ages 12–17
Shayla's Double Brown Baby Blues
Lori Aurelia Williams
For the teen feeling overlooked by a parent's new life. Shayla navigates the sting of a new sibling while supporting fri
Ages 11–15
Best Served Cold
Joe Abercrombie
For the reader grappling with the heavy weight of betrayal and the complicated, often messy desire to settle the score a
Ages 17–18
Gemma Doyle #2
Rebel Angels
Libba Bray
For the teen navigating the weight of family expectations while yearning for a secret life of magic, autonomy, and siste
Ages 14–18
Especially for girls presents Teen girl talk
Molly Douglas
For the teen navigating the ups and downs of puberty, this vintage guide offers supportive advice on friendships, dating
Ages 10–14
Middle School Chronicles #3
8th Grade Middle School Chronicles
Essynce E. Moore
For the student feeling the jitters of their final year before high school, this teen-written story offers an authentic
Ages 10–14
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