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5,022 books found
Last Goodbye, A
Elin Kelsey
For the child curious about why things die. This gentle look at animal mourning and the natural cycle of life helps youn
Ages 4–8
Golden Threads
Suzanne Del Rizzo
For the child who is heartbroken over a broken toy or feeling 'damaged' after a difficult time. This story shows how hea
Ages 4–8
Galaxy of Whales, A
Heather Fawcett
Fern hopes a whale-watching photo contest will help her heal after her father’s death and win back her best friend, but
Ages 8–12
Five Little Ducklings Go to School
Carol Roth
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day of school or struggling with the idea of being away from parent
Ages 3–6
Ellie's Dragon
Bob Graham
For the child outgrowing their imaginary friends, this gentle story honors the magic of early childhood while embracing
Ages 3–7
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
G. Neri
An eleven-year-old boy becomes a fugitive on the streets of Chicago's South Side after a gang initiation goes tragically
Ages 12–18
A Wreath for Emmett Till
Marilyn Nelson
A sophisticated wreath of poems honors the memory of fourteen-year-old Emmett Till and his pivotal role in the American
Ages 12–18
Wild Man Island
Will Hobbs
A kayaking trip turns into a fight for survival when a boy becomes stranded on a remote Alaskan island inhabited by a my
Ages 10–14
Wild Girl
Patricia Reilly Giff
Lidie leaves her home in Brazil for a New York horse farm, where her life begins to mirror the journey of a spirited, un
Ages 8–12
Tiffany Aching #1
The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
Armed with a frying pan and the help of tiny, rowdy blue men in kilts, nine-year-old Tiffany Aching must rescue her brot
Ages 9–14
The Mirror Season
Anna-Marie McLemore
After a traumatic party, Ciela loses her magic and must navigate a world of mirrored glass to help a boy who has no memo
Ages 14–18
The Memory of Light
Francisco X. Stork
After waking up in a mental health ward, sixteen-year-old Vicky Cruz must find the strength to choose life and recovery
Ages 14–18
The Marrow Thieves #1
The Marrow Thieves
Cherie Dimaline
In a future where only Indigenous people can dream, a fifteen-year-old boy flees recruiters who hunt survivors for the m
Ages 13–18
Surviving the City #1
Surviving the City
Tasha Spillett
When Dez disappears to avoid a group home, Miikwan must lean on her community to find her friend and face the pain of he
Ages 12–18
Sort of Forever
Sally Warner
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a best friend's serious illness. This story honors the deep bond betwee
Ages 9–13
Sirena
Donna Jo Napoli
Sirena the mermaid abandons her sisters' deadly games for a lonely island, where she falls for a stranded Greek warrior
Ages 13–18
The Silver Path
Christine Harris
For the child feeling the ache of a parent being far away, this story offers a lyrical way to stay connected through the
Ages 5–8
Shizuko's Daughter
Kyoko Mori
For the young person navigating the heavy silence of grief, isolation, and the complex reality of a parent who cannot be
Ages 12–18
September Roses
Jeanette Winter
Two sisters stranded in New York City on September 11th turn thousands of roses intended for a flower show into a beauti
Ages 5–9
Scout's Honor
Lily Anderson
Knitting needles become daggers and tea hides poison as a former Scout returns to her monster-hunting roots to stop a wa
Ages 12–18
The Old Kingdom #1
Sabriel
Garth Nix
Armed with her father’s bells, Sabriel must leave her safe school and cross into the Old Kingdom to battle the living de
Ages 12–18
Red Midnight
Ben Mikaelsen
Two siblings flee through shark-infested waters and raging storms in a small sea kayak, desperate to reach safety after
Ages 10–14
Red Kayak #1
Red Kayak
Priscilla Cummings
After a tragic accident on the Chesapeake Bay, Brady uncovers a chilling truth that forces him to choose between his fri
Ages 10–14
The Race to Save the Lord God Bird
Phillip Hoose
For the teenager grappling with the weight of environmental loss and wanting to understand how human choices impact the
Ages 12–18
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