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63 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Blink and Caution
Tim Wynne-Jones
For the teenager grappling with the weight of past trauma and the harsh reality of life on the streets while searching f
Ages 14–18
Wrong Way Summer
Heidi Lang
For the child grappling with a parent's unreliable promises or the upheaval of a sudden, forced move. A poignant look at
Ages 8–12
Why I Fight
J. Adams Oaks
For the teen processing the weight of a difficult home life and looking for a path toward self-reliance and emotional co
Ages 13–18
Junk
Melvin Burgess
For the parent of an older teen navigating peer pressure and risky choices, this raw, award winning novel explores the h
Ages 14–18
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The Science of Being Angry
Nicole Melleby
For the child who experiences sudden, overwhelming bursts of anger and wants to understand why their brain and body reac
Ages 8–12
Seeing-Eye Willie
Dale Gottlieb
For the child who asks curious questions about people they see on the street, this story offers a compassionate bridge t
Ages 4–8
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
Ages 10–14
Where the Heart Is #1
Where the Heart Is
Jo Knowles
For the child navigating the silent stress of family money troubles and the confusing shift from childhood play to teena
Ages 10–14
Claude the Dog #1
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
Ages 3–7
Karate Club #7
Taking Charge
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
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 10–14
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
Ages 5–9
Hannah West #2
Hannah West in Deep Water
Linda Johns
For the child who thrives on independence or feels like an outsider, this mystery explores a unique nomadic lifestyle wh
Ages 8–12
The Boy on a Black Horse
Nancy Springer
For the child noticing that some peers face hidden struggles. A story about lookng past appearances to understand homele
Ages 12–16
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Home Safe Home
Jake Maddox
For the child who thrives on routine but faces a sudden, scary change at home. This story helps kids find their footing
Ages 8–12
