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Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Homelessness & Housing

8 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of 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

Cover of Secret in St. Something

Secret in St. Something

Barbara Brooks Wallace

For the child who feels a strong sense of responsibility for others. Robin must protect his baby brother from a dangerou

Cover of Black Potatoes The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850

Black Potatoes The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850

Susan Campbell Bartoletti

For the student curious about why so many families left Ireland, this gripping account explores the struggle for surviva

Cover of All That's Missing

All That's Missing

For the child navigating the complex emotions of a loved one's memory loss and the fear of being separated from their fa

Ages 9–12

Cover of Adventures of the Boy and the Monkey

Adventures of the Boy and the Monkey

For the child navigating a sudden change or loss of home, this Dickensian tale of a boy and his clever monkey offers a s

Cover of The Science of Being Angry

The Science of Being Angry

For the child who experiences sudden, overwhelming bursts of anger and wants to understand why their brain and body reac

Cover of Home Safe Home

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the child who thrives on routine but faces a sudden, scary change at home. This story helps kids find their footing

Cover of Maniac Magee

For the child grappling with the complexities of race, homelessness, or finding where they belong, this legendary tale e