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Endangered Planet
David Burnie
For the inquisitive child asking big questions about the climate, this guide uses striking photos to explain how humans
Ages 9–12
Ship Breaker #2
The Drowned Cities
Paolo Bacigalupi
For the teenager grappling with a world in flux, this intense survival story explores the limits of loyalty and the cost
Ages 14–18
Don't Forget Winona
Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson
For children facing major changes or family stress, this story of a journey through the Dust Bowl emphasizes sticking to
Ages 6–10
Darkness Over Denmark
Ellen Levine
The Danish resistance and ordinary citizens risk everything to evacuate 7,500 Jews to safety by sea during World War II.
Ages 10–14
The Dark Light
Mette Newth
For the young reader processing deep questions about suffering or chronic illness, this story finds light and hope withi
Ages 11–15
The Sixties Trilogy #1
Countdown
Deborah Wiles
Daily life and global tensions collide in this story of a girl navigating the fears of the Cuban Missile Crisis while tr
Ages 9–13
The Color of Home
Mary Hoffman
Hassan uses his paintbrush to bridge the gap between his memories of Somalia and his new life in America, finding healin
Ages 5–9
Citizen 13660
Miné Okubo
Through poignant illustrations and candid text, Miné Okubo documents her daily life within a World War II Japanese Ameri
Ages 12–18
The Birchbark House #4
Chickadee
Louise Erdrich
Separated from his twin, a young Ojibwe boy must rely on his inner strength and the help of new friends to find his way
Ages 8–12
Cesar Chavez
Consuelo Rodriguez
For children learning about the power of standing up for others and how one person's dedication can create fair conditio
Ages 7–12
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Dee Brown
The devastating history of the American West is told through the eyes of Indigenous peoples facing displacement and the
Ages 15–18
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
Narrated by Death, a young foster girl in Nazi Germany finds survival and connection by stealing books and sharing them
Ages 13–18
The Big Empty #1
The Big Empty
J. B. Stephens
A writer takes a job as a winter caretaker at a remote hotel, only to find the isolation and the building's dark history
Ages 12–17
Behind the Mountains
Edwidge Danticat
For the child navigating a major move or family separation, this diary offers a window into the challenges and hopes of
Ages 9–14
Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad
Pamela Duncan Edwards
For the child curious about history's heroes, this lyrical story uses the quiet wisdom of nature to explore a dangerous
Ages 5–9
Anne Frank
Josephine Poole
Evocative illustrations and a careful timeline bring Anne Frank’s spirited life and the history of the secret annex to l
Ages 7–11
Angels in the Dust
Margot Theis Raven
For the child who needs to see how families stay strong and hopeful through difficult environmental or financial hardshi
Ages 6–10
And We Stay
Jenny Hubbard
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief and guilt after a sudden loss, finding solace in the power of words
Ages 14–18
Alone
Megan E. Freeman
Twelve-year-old Maddie wakes up to find her entire town evacuated and herself left behind, forced to find food and safet
Ages 10–14
Alicia: My Story
Alicia Appleman-Jurman
Witness the incredible journey of a young girl who survived the Holocaust to become a rescuer of orphans and a soldier i
Ages 13–18
A Different Pond
Bao Phi
A young boy and his father share a quiet predawn fishing trip, finding connection and beauty in the stillness of a pond
Ages 4–9
Touched by Fire
Irene N. Watts
Fourteen-year-old Miriam flees to New York for safety, only to find herself trapped in the smoke and chaos of the 1911 T
Ages 11–15
Earthsea Cycle #6
The Other Wind
Ursula K. Le Guin
The boundary between the living and the dead is crumbling, and a simple mender of pots may be the only one who can save
Ages 12–18
Genesis of Shannara #3
The Gypsy Morph
Terry Brooks
In a future wasteland ravaged by chemical war, a band of magical and mortal survivors unites for a final stand against a
Ages 14–18
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