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Ryan Hart #1
Ways to Make Sunshine
Renée Watson
For the child learning to find joy and resilience when their family's world is turned upside down by financial changes a
Ages 7–10
Violin of Hope
Ella Schwartz
For the child grappling with the weight of history or finding solace in music, this true story shows how beauty can be r
Ages 8–12
Things You Can't Say
Jenn Bishop
For the child grappling with the silence and complex emotions following the loss of a parent to suicide, offering a path
Ages 8–12
The Swallows' Flight
Hilary McKay
For the young reader beginning to understand that history has two sides, this story explores how war impacts children on
Ages 10–14
Story of Bodri, The
Hédi Fried
For the child asking their first questions about history's hard chapters, this gentle story uses the bond between a girl
Ages 6–10
Splinters of Scarlet
Emily Bain Murphy
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of loss while seeking the courage to stand up against unfairness and uncover th
Ages 13–18
The Space Between Lost and Found
Sandy Stark-McGinnis
Determined to give her mother one last happy memory after an Alzheimer's diagnosis, Cassie risks everything on a secret
Ages 8–12
Rosa's Song
Helena Ku Rhee
For the child struggling with the quiet emptiness left behind after a best friend moves away. A gentle story about keepi
Ages 4–8
Rain Rising
Courtne Comrie
For the child feeling overwhelmed by heavy emotions or family trauma. This lyrical verse novel offers a safe space to ex
Ages 8–12
Peace
Baptiste Paul, Miranda Paul
For the child learning to navigate playground disagreements or wanting to make the world a better place. This gentle boo
Ages 4–8
No Matter the Distance
Cindy Baldwin
For the child living with a chronic condition who feels different from their peers and is searching for a place where th
Ages 8–12
Never Forget Eleanor
Jason June
For children processing a grandparent's memory loss, this gentle story shows how shared memories and storytelling can ke
Ages 4–8
Metal Fish, Falling Snow
Cath Moore
For the teen processing the sudden loss of a parent while trying to find where they belong in a world that feels both be
Ages 13–18
Maybe It's a Sign
E. L. Shen
For the child searching for a sense of connection after a loss, this story explores how to find comfort in heritage, hob
Ages 8–12
Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the family looking to discuss the long journey for equality, this multi-generational oral history honors the grit an
Ages 8–12
If These Wings Could Fly
Kyrie McCauley
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of a home marked by volatility and seeking the courage to protect their fa
Ages 14–18
A History of Me
Adrea Theodore
For the child who feels out of place as the only person of color in their classroom, finding strength in the powerful le
Ages 4–8
A Game of Fox & Squirrels
Jenn Reese
For the child learning to navigate complex family dynamics after a crisis, this story offers a magical way to process th
Ages 8–12
Freedom Braids
Monique Duncan
For the child learning how cultural traditions and family bonds can provide strength and a sense of belonging in difficu
Ages 4–9
Five Stories
Ellen Weinstein
For the child curious about their family roots or feeling like the 'new kid' in a big city, this book honors the many pa
Ages 4–9
Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
For the teenager grappling with the invisible threads that connect us, this collection explores how trauma and secrets r
Ages 14–18
Even if It Breaks Your Heart
Erin Hahn
In the heart of 15th-century Paris, the lives of a bell-ringer, a street dancer, and an archdeacon intertwine within the
Ages 14–18
Edward the "Crazy Man"
Marie Day
Young Charlie looks past the labels to see the glittering eyes and creative spirit of Edward, a man living on the street
Ages 5–10
Each Night Was Illuminated
Jodi Lynn Anderson
For teens navigating the quiet weight of grief and the search for meaning, this lyrical story follows two neighbors find
Ages 14–18
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