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Books for Being Left Out

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Space Station Seventh Grade

Jerry Spinelli

For the student feeling the jitters of moving from the top of the elementary school ladder to the very bottom of the jun

Ages 10–14

Olive's Perfect World

Jennifer Plecas

For the child feeling left out because their best friend is playing with someone else. A gentle guide to navigating the

Ages 4–8

Anna and the French Kiss #1

Anna and the French Kiss

Stephanie Perkins

For the teenager grappling with the isolation of a new school and the electric, messy confusion of a first major crush i

Ages 14–18

The Talent Thief: An Extraordinary Tale of an Ordinary Boy

Alex Williams

For the child who feels like the ordinary one in a family of high achievers. This fast paced adventure explores finding

Ages 8–12

The Nowhere Box

Sam Zuppardi

For the child who needs a break from pestering siblings and feels overwhelmed by the chaos of a shared playroom.

For the child who struggles when a sibling or friend steals the spotlight. This humorous bunny tale explores finding you

Ages 3–7

And You Give Me a Pain, Elaine

Stella Pevsner

For the child feeling invisible next to a difficult sibling, this 1970s classic explores finding your own voice and proc

Ages 10–14

The View from the Cherry Tree

Willo Davis Roberts

For the child who feels overlooked during big family events, this classic thriller follows a boy who witnesses a crime b

Ages 9–12

Dial Easy-to-Read

The Best Cat Suit of All

Sylvia Cassedy

For the child who feels left out of the fun because they are stuck in bed, this story offers comfort when missing out on

Ages 6–9

Dear Mothman

Robin Gow

For the child navigating the deep waters of grief after losing a close friend and searching for a sense of belonging wit

Ages 10–14

Camp Confidential #12

Little Miss Not-So-Perfect

Melissa J. Morgan

For the child who feels pressured to be the best at everything and struggles to ask for help when things get messy.

Ages 8–12

A Topps League Story #3

Zip It!

Kurtis Scaletta

For the child who feels the weight of a social blunder or struggles with the pressure of following unspoken rules in a g

Ages 6–9

Reel Life Starring Us #1

Reel Life Starring Us

Lisa Greenwald

For the middle schooler navigating the pressure of fitting in while realizing that the popular kids are often fighting b

Ages 10–14

Cloud Making Friends

Anna Lumb

For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to find their place in a group, this story explores the gentle pro

Ages 6–9

Turtle's Race with Beaver

Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac

For the child encountering a neighborhood braggart or learning that using your head is often better than using your musc

Ages 4–8

Jenny Mei Is Sad

Tracy Subisak

For the child who wants to help a friend through a rough day. A quiet, moving exploration of how to simply 'be' there wh

Ages 4–8

The Little Guys

Vera Brosgol

For the child learning that being part of a group doesn't justify being a bully. A tiny team discovers that taking every

For the child navigating the excitement and social pressures of school holidays. This story explores how a simple card e

For the child who feels unheard or underestimated. Melody's brilliant mind is trapped behind cerebral palsy until she fi

Ages 9–13

Arthur Chapter Books #6

Locked in the Library!

Marc Brown, Stephen Krensky

For the child who needs to learn that even big disagreements can be put aside when it is time to help a friend in a pinc

Ages 6–9

Land of This and That #1

Neither

Airlie Anderson

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit into the categories the world provides. A vibrant story about finding

Ages 4–8

Stargazing

Jen Wang

For the child navigating the highs and lows of a new best friendship or processing a peer's sudden medical diagnosis.

For the teen navigating social hierarchies and body image, this story shows how an unexpected friendship can spark the c

Ages 13–18

Rocky O'Rourke #1

A Pair of Jesus-boots

Sylvia Sherry

For the child navigating a tough neighborhood who needs to see that their choices, not their circumstances, define their

Ages 10–14

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