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The House on Dirty-Third Street
Jo S. Kittinger
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big change, this story shows how a messy start can turn into a beautiful home wit
Ages 4–8
How I Learned Geography
Uri Shulevitz
For the child facing difficult times or family hardship: a moving look at how a simple map and the power of imagination
Ages 4–8
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
The Moonwind Mysteries #1
The Night Raven
Johan Rundberg
For the child who possesses a keen eye for justice and seeks stories about finding strength and purpose despite difficul
Ages 10–14
You Choose: Interactive Adventures #6
Surviving as a Migrant Worker in the Great Depression
Matt Doeden
For the child curious about history's hardest times, this interactive journey puts them in the shoes of a migrant worker
Ages 8–12
Street Child
Berlie Doherty
For the child who needs to see the power of resilience, this story follows an orphan's journey through the hardships of
Ages 9–12
What I Want You to See
Catherine Linka
For the teenager grappling with the high stakes of following their dreams and the pressure to succeed at any cost after
Ages 14–18
Joe All Alone
Joanna Nadin
For the child navigating the complex emotions of family neglect, this gritty story explores the resilience of a young bo
Ages 11–15
Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli
For the child grappling with the complexities of race, homelessness, or finding where they belong, this legendary tale e
Ages 8–12
Pigeon & Cat
Edward Hemingway
For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for their place in the world. A lonely stray cat discovers that
Ages 4–8
The Patchwork People
Louise Lawrence
For the teen processing the weight of social inequality or environmental anxiety, this story explores finding humanity a
Ages 12–17
Anytime, Anywhere A Little Boy's Prayer
Marcus Hummon
For the inquisitive child with big questions about faith, inclusivity, and how we care for one another through prayer an
Ages 4–8
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
Peppermints #3
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
Ages 8–12
Looking for X
Deborah Ellis
For the child navigating the weight of family responsibility and seeking to understand the hidden lives of those society
Ages 10–14
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
All That's Missing
Sarah Sullivan
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
The Immortal Boy
Francisco Montaña Ibáñez
For the teen or mature reader exploring the harsh realities of social neglect and the profound strength found in sibling
Ages 12–17
The Fitzgerald-Trouts #1
Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts
Esta Spalding
For the child who thrives on independence and loves quirky, unusual family bonds. A whimsical look at self-reliance when
Ages 8–12
How to Build a Heart
Maria Padian
For the teenager navigating the gap between different worlds, this story explores finding a sense of belonging while bal
Ages 12–18
Adventures of the Boy and the Monkey
Leon Garfield
For the child navigating a sudden change or loss of home, this Dickensian tale of a boy and his clever monkey offers a s
Ages 8–12
Nothing Else But Miracles
Kate Albus
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
Ages 9–12
Our Australian Girl: Daisy #1
Daisy All Alone
Michelle Hamer
For the child curious about history and resilience, this story offers a window into family life and finding hope during
Ages 8–12
The Boxcar Children #1
The Boxcar Children
Gertrude Chandler Warner
For the child who loves building forts and dreams of independence, this classic story celebrates the joy of making a hom
Ages 7–10
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