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5,022 books found
Middletown
Sarah Moon
For children navigating the heavy reality of a parent's addiction, this story offers a mirror for their struggle and a r
Ages 10–14
Lucky Strikes
Louis Bayard
Amelia must outsmart a local oil tycoon and find a fake father to keep her siblings together and save their family gas s
Ages 10–14
Finding Langston #2
Leaving Lymon
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child navigating a move or family change, this story follows a boy using his musical talent to find his place wh
Ages 8–12
Just What to Do
Kyle Lukoff
For the child who wants to help a friend through a difficult time but feels unsure of what to say or do.
Ages 4–8
Orbiting Jupiter #2
Jupiter Rising
Gary D. Schmidt
A Maine family opens their home to a teenage father in this moving story about the weight of early parenthood and the ch
Ages 12–17
Ikenga
Nnedi Okorafor
Nnamdi’s life changes forever when he gains access to superhuman powers through the Ikenga in this high-stakes fantasy s
Ages 9–13
Godfather Death
Sally Nicholls
For the child grappling with the mystery of life's boundaries, this lyrical folktale offers a gentle way to explore the
Ages 7–10
Everybody Gets the Blues
Leslie Staub
For the child feeling down without knowing why. This gentle book explains that sadness is a universal human experience t
Ages 4–8
Every Variable of Us
Charles A. Bush
For the teenager grappling with a life-altering change who needs to see that a new, unexpected passion can help heal the
Ages 14–18
Dog Star
Megan Shepherd
A stray dog named Laika makes history as she travels into space, viewed through the lens of a friendship that questions
Ages 8–12
Dance Like a Leaf
AJ Irving
For children processing the illness or passing of a grandparent, this lyrical story offers a gentle way to talk about me
Ages 4–8
The Cost of Knowing
Brittney Morris
Alex sees the future of everything he touches, but when he glimpses his brother's death, the present moment becomes a ra
Ages 12–18
Boy, Everywhere
A. M. Dassu
For the child grappling with news of global conflict or seeking to understand the human face of the refugee crisis throu
Ages 10–14
Blue Skies
Anne Bustard
For the child waiting for a loved one to return, this moving story explores how to hold onto hope while navigating the c
Ages 8–12
Orca Soundings
Blood Sport
Tash McAdam
Determined to prove his sister was murdered, Jason infiltrates a boxing gym and finds a surprising sense of belonging wh
Ages 13–18
Blackwoods, The
Brandy Colbert
The death of a Hollywood legend unearths a decades-long secret that forces the Blackwood family to grapple with fame, gr
Ages 14–18
Bite Me, Royce Taslim
Lauren Ho
Agnes Chan pivots from a shattered track career to the stand-up comedy stage while dealing with her wealthy rival in thi
Ages 13–18
Young Heroes #4
Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast
Jane Yolen, Robert J. Harris
For the child finding their place in the world and learning that family is found in the heart, even when facing misunder
Ages 8–12
Allergic
Megan Wagner Lloyd
Maggie desperately wants a puppy of her own, but a sudden birthday breakout reveals she is allergic to fur, forcing her
Ages 8–12
A Young Man's Dance
Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton
When a boy’s grandmother can no longer remember him, they find a new way to share their love through the movement and jo
Ages 5–9
The Wump World
Bill Peet
When the smog-spewing Pollutians invade the peaceful Wump World with concrete and machines, the native Wumps must find a
Ages 4–9
The Window
Michael Dorris
For the child navigating the shift of living with unfamiliar relatives while a parent focuses on recovery and healing.
Ages 9–13
Whirligig
Paul Fleischman
To seek redemption after a tragic accident, a teenager travels across the country building unique whirligigs to honor a
Ages 12–18
Where Once There Was a Wood
Denise Fleming
For the child noticing new houses replacing the trees nearby. This gentle story helps kids process the loss of local hab
Ages 4–9
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