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5,021 books found
The Art of Not Breathing
Sarah Alexander
Five years after her twin vanished at the beach, Elsie is haunted by shifting memories. This mystery uncovers the truth
Ages 14–18
The Anatomy of Wings
Karen Foxlee
A quiet mining town in Australia holds many secrets for ten-year-old Jennifer as she searches for a way to understand he
Ages 12–16
Stay Sweet
Siobhan Vivian
Managing a local ice cream shop becomes a summer of mystery for Amelia after a hidden diary reveals the truth behind the
Ages 12–18
Starry Nights
Judith Clarke
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a sibling's mental health crisis while trying to find their own place in
Ages 13–17
Squanto's Journey
Joseph Bruchac
Lyrical prose and rich illustrations tell the true story of Tisquantum, the courageous Native American who guided the fi
Ages 6–10
Splinter
Sasha Dawn
Sami’s mother vanished a decade ago, and now she must decide if her mother simply left or if her own father is hiding a
Ages 14–18
Sonya's Chickens
Phoebe Wahl
Warm, painterly illustrations follow a young farm girl as her father helps her understand the natural cycle of life afte
Ages 4–8
Someone Else's Shoes
Ellen Wittlinger
For the young teen grappling with family changes and the realization that their parents are complex, flawed people with
Ages 10–14
Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am
Harry Mazer, Peter Lerangis
For teens grappling with the reality of life after a life-altering injury, this story explores identity and recovery aft
Ages 12–18
Six Innings
James Preller
For the child who loves the thrill of the game but is learning that life continues even when you are sidelined by circum
Ages 9–12
Silly Chicken
Rukhsana Khan
For the child navigating complex feelings of jealousy when a parent's attention is shared with a pet, and the unexpected
Ages 4–8
Shallow Graves
Kali Wallace
High school senior Breezy wakes up murdered and must figure out how to exist as a revenant in a world she no longer belo
Ages 14–18
Season of Secrets
Sally Nicholls
Grief takes different forms for two sisters living with their grandparents, as one acts out while the other retreats int
Ages 9–12
Samurai Shortstop
Alan Gratz
For the teen navigating the tension between honoring family traditions and forging their own path in a changing world.
Ages 12–17
Shadow Forest #1
Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest
Matt Haig
For the child navigating the disorientation of a sudden move and the heavy silence of grief, this story offers a magical
Ages 8–12
Sachiko
Caren Stelson
Six-year-old Sachiko survived the atomic bomb in Nagasaki, and her powerful journey toward peace is captured through per
Ages 10–16
Redwing
Holly Bennett
A teenager travels through a world of magic and grief in this fantasy novel exploring the hidden strengths found within
Ages 12–18
Protected
Claire Zorn
For the teenager grappling with a life-shattering loss, this moving story explores how to find your voice and piece toge
Ages 14–18
Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide
Isabel Quintero
Powerful black and white images tell the story of a Mexicana photography icon who captured the soul of different culture
Ages 12–18
Passover Guest, The
Susan Kusel
A young girl in the Depression era meets a mysterious magician who promises a wondrous Seder for a family that thought t
Ages 4–8
Ordinary Hazards
Nikki Grimes
For the teenager navigating the weight of a difficult past, this memoir in verse offers a roadmap for turning pain into
Ages 12–18
Orchards
Holly Thompson
Spending the summer in Japan with her mother's family, Kana uses free verse to process her role in a classmate’s tragic
Ages 12–17
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Karen Foxlee
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy is a 2014 middle-grade fantasy novel by Australian author Karen Foxlee. The novel is a loo
Ages 8–12
One
Sarah Crossan
For the teenager navigating the delicate balance between belonging to a family and finding a unique identity while facin
Ages 13–18
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