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Books for Being Left Out

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For the middle-grade child who loves to be the center of attention or needs a quick icebreaker to bond with new friends

Ages 7–12

Beetle & the Hollowbones

Aliza Layne

For the child navigating the shift from childhood play to teenage sparks, all while figuring out who they want to be and

Ages 8–12

All My Men

Bernard Ashley

For the child struggling to navigate the pressure of a new social circle. Billy faces difficult choices as he tries to f

Ages 9–13

Magical Kids

The Strongest Girl in the World and The Invisible Boy

Sally Gardner

For the child who feels overlooked or underestimated, these whimsical tales celebrate the hidden strengths and quiet won

Ages 6–9

The Shy Garlic

Elisa Anderson

For the child who feels like a 'wallflower' in a garden of loud voices, this sweet story validates social anxiety and ce

Ages 3–7

Mabel A Mermaid Fable

Rowboat Watkins

For the child who feels like they don't quite sparkle as much as their peers, this quirky tale celebrates finding your o

Ages 3–6

The Demon Notebook #2

The Broken Spell

Erika McGann

For the child who loves secret clubs and wishes for a little real-life magic, this story explores the weight of responsi

Ages 9–12

The Loneliest Spring Flower

Dee Smith

For the child who feels like the odd one out or is struggling to wait their turn while others catch up.

Ages 3–7

Six Must Die

Victoria Wlosok

For the teen struggling to reconcile a traumatic past or feeling isolated by secrets, this high-stakes thriller explores

Ages 14–18

The Bully That Bullied Every BUNNY

Dee Smith

For the child who needs a gentle reminder that being kind feels much better than being mean, this rhyming story helps li

Ages 3–7

The Boyfriend Club

Angie Lee

For the pre-teen navigating the excitement and social pressure of first crushes and the importance of staying true to he

Ages 9–13

Hugo and Bella #1

I Don't Want to Be a Pea!

Ann Bonwill

For the child who struggles to meet a friend halfway. Hugo and Bella must navigate the messy but necessary art of compro

Ages 4–8

All the Small Wonderful Things

Kate Foster

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big changes or finds making friends tricky, this gentle story follows an autistic

Ages 8–12

Act I, Act II, Act Normal

Martha Weston

For the middle schooler navigating the pressure of the spotlight while privately processing the loss of a family pet and

Ages 10–14

The Counselors

Jessica Goodman

For the teenager navigating the pressure of maintaining a perfect image while grappling with the weight of shared secret

For the child who uses a big imagination to mask social insecurities or school struggles, this quirky mystery finds humo

Ages 8–12

When the Mapou Sings

Nadine Pinede

For the teen processing the weight of history and the search for missing family, this lyrical novel explores finding one

Ages 14–18

House of Night #2

Betrayed

P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

For the teenager navigating the pressure of newfound responsibilities while realizing that those in power may not have t

Ages 14–18

Recess Warriors #1

Recess Warriors: Hero Is a Four-Letter Word

Marcus Emerson

For the child who uses play to navigate playground politics and needs an outlet for their high-energy imagination.

Ages 8–12

Martin Mabee-Mawee #1

Kindness Day

Rita Mendoza

For the child who needs a gentle reminder that even small acts of compassion can change someone's world. Perfect for exp

Ages 3–8

Recess Warriors #2

Recess Warriors: Bad Guy Is a Two-Word Word

Marcus Emerson

For the child who turns every stick into a sword and every playground structure into a fortress, celebrating the boundle

For the child learning to navigate the ups and downs of peer relationships, this story explores how to build and maintai

For the little one feeling left out by a friend or sibling, this funny alphabet adventure turns a lonely afternoon into

For the teen navigating the heavy waves of grief and the pressure of senior year while trying to find their footing afte

Ages 14–18

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