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12 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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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
Bloody Jack Adventures #1
Bloody Jack
L. A. Meyer
For the child who thrives on grit and determination, this story follows an orphan who disguises herself to find safety a
Ages 11–16
Bea and the New Deal Horse
L. M. Elliott
For the child facing family instability or financial stress, this moving story of a girl and a 'difficult' horse proves
Ages 8–12
Migrant Mother: How a Photograph Defined the Great Depression
Don Nardo
For the student curious about how a single image can change the world and the history of those who struggled through the
Ages 10–14
Purely Rosie Pearl
Patricia A. Cochrane
For the child feeling the weight of family financial stress or trying to find their place in a world that feels unfair.
Ages 9–13
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #23
Kids in Hard Times
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
For the curious child asking about history and why some people have less than others. This guide explores the reality of
Ages 7–10
Children of the Great Depression
Russell Freedman
For the child curious about how kids lived in the past: discover the resilience of 1930s families through moving photogr
Ages 10–14
Waiting for Normal
Leslie Connor
For the child navigating a parent's unpredictable moods or living in an unstable home. Addie's journey offers hope and a
Ages 9–12
City of Orphans
Avi
For the child who values family above all and needs to see that even against big systems and scary odds, one person's de
Ages 9–13
Spiritual Biographies for Young People
Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action
Maura D. Shaw
For children starting to notice unfairness in the world, this biography shows how one woman turned her faith into a life
Ages 6–10
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
G. Neri
For the teenager grappling with complex questions about right and wrong in the face of systemic poverty and neighborhood
Ages 12–18
Hispanic Star
Sylvia Rivera
Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving
For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f
Ages 8–12