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Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Homelessness & Housing

26 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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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

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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

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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

Ages 10–15

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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

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Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts

For the child who thrives on independence and loves quirky, unusual family bonds. A whimsical look at self-reliance when

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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

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Nothing Else But Miracles

For the child who thrives on a sense of community or needs to find bravery when a parent is far from home, this WWII tal

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Our Australian Girl: Daisy #1

Daisy All Alone

For the child curious about history and resilience, this story offers a window into family life and finding hope during

Cover of Wrong Way Summer

Wrong Way Summer

For the child grappling with a parent's unreliable promises or the upheaval of a sudden, forced move. A poignant look at

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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

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Seeing-Eye Willie

For the child who asks curious questions about people they see on the street, this story offers a compassionate bridge t

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Picturing a Nation: The Great Depression's Finest Photographers Introduce America to Itself

Martin W. Sandler

For the child curious about how people survive tough times, this powerful collection of photography explores resilience

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Where the Heart Is #1

Where the Heart Is

For the child navigating the silent stress of family money troubles and the confusing shift from childhood play to teena

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Claude the Dog: A Christmas Story

Dick Gackenbach

For the child learning that the joy of Christmas comes from what we give rather than what we get, even when it means par

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Carin Greenberg Baker

For the child learning to work with someone they dislike. Lee must set aside a grudge to teach karate to kids in need, d

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The Same Stuff as Stars

Katherine Paterson

For the child taking on too much responsibility at home, this moving story explores finding beauty and perspective while

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This Home We Have Made

Anna Hammond, Joe Matunis

For the child noticing people living on the street or wondering what makes a place a home. A poetic journey through a ci

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Hannah West in Deep Water

For the child who thrives on independence or feels like an outsider, this mystery explores a unique nomadic lifestyle wh

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Anytime, Anywhere A Little Boy's Prayer

For the inquisitive child with big questions about faith, inclusivity, and how we care for one another through prayer an

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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

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You Choose: Interactive Adventures #6

Surviving as a Migrant Worker in the Great Depression

For the child curious about history's hardest times, this interactive journey puts them in the shoes of a migrant worker

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For the child who needs to see the power of resilience, this story follows an orphan's journey through the hardships of

Cover of Joe All Alone

For the child navigating the complex emotions of family neglect, this gritty story explores the resilience of a young bo

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

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