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Mountain Dog
Margarita Engle
For the child navigating family instability or big life transitions, this verse novel offers a path toward healing throu
Ages 8–12
Missing, The: The True Story of My Family in World War II
Michael Rosen
For the child who has begun asking questions about their family's past and how to piece together the stories of those wh
Ages 10–14
Missing Abby
Lee Weatherly
For the teen navigating the painful drift between childhood friends and the heavy weight of secrets when someone goes mi
Ages 11–15
Me Being Me is exactly as insane as You Being You
Todd Hasak-Lowy
For the teenager feeling overwhelmed by a changing family, this clever novel-in-lists mirrors the scattered, honest thou
Ages 12–17
Marwan's Journey
Patricia de Arias
For the child trying to understand the news or those seeking to build compassion for families who have lost their homes
Ages 5–9
Martin Rising: Requiem for a King
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of leadership. This poetic tribute explores the human
Ages 9–14
Halleluiah Knobs
Love, Ruby Lavender
Deborah Wiles
For the child feeling a little lost when their favorite person is away, this story explores the bittersweet magic of a s
Ages 8–12
Loud Awake and Lost
Adele Griffin
For the teenager grappling with the disconnect between who they were and who they are now following a life-altering trau
Ages 14–18
Lost for Words
Alice Kuipers
Guilt and silence weigh heavy after a sudden family tragedy. This award-winning story captures the difficult process of
Ages 14–18
Looking for Smile
Ellen Tarlow
For the child who wakes up with a 'heavy' feeling they can't explain. A gentle guide for navigating blue moods and the v
Ages 4–8
Like a River
Kathy Cannon Wiechman
For the child grappling with the heavy realities of history or seeking to understand the courage required to survive dur
Ages 10–14
Lifeboat 12
Susan Hood
For the child who needs to see that even in the darkest storms, courage and teamwork can lead you home. A gripping survi
Ages 8–12
Leo and the Lesser Lion
Sandra Forrester
For the child navigating the shadow of a sibling's memory or the friction of a twin bond while processing big changes in
Ages 8–12
Just Like Jackie
Lindsey Stoddard
For the child struggling with big emotions who is also witnessing a beloved grandparent's memory begin to fade.
Ages 8–12
Jack's New Boat
written and ill. by Sarah McMenemy
For the child who loves the sea and needs a reminder that lost treasures can lead to new adventures, even when things do
Ages 3–7
Isaiah Dunn #1
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
Kelly J. Baptist
For the child finding their way through grief and big changes, this moving story shows how words and family stories can
Ages 8–12
In Honor
Jessi Kirby
For the teen processing the sudden loss of a sibling while searching for a way to honor their memory through a final, me
Ages 13–18
I Miss You Most
Cassie Hoyt
For the child grappling with the heavy feeling of missing someone special, whether they are far away or gone, this gentl
Ages 4–8
I Am Alfonso Jones
Tony Medina
For teens grappling with news of police violence and systemic injustice, this haunting graphic novel offers a space to p
Ages 12–18
How to Be a Good Creature
Sy Montgomery
For the nature lover or pet owner seeking to understand our deep connection to the animal kingdom through a scientist's
Ages 10–18
Hollow Chest
Brita Sandstrom
Charlie's brother has returned from war with a hollow chest, sparking a journey to find the heart that was stolen by mys
Ages 8–12
Her Mother's Face
Roddy Doyle
Set in working-class Dublin, this story explores the deep emotional landscape of an Irish family through rich dialogue a
Ages 5–9
Half-Resurrection Blues (Bone Street Rumba, #1)
Daniel José Older
Carlos Delacruz serves as an agent for the Council of the Dead, searching for his lost memories while walking the fine l
Ages 14–18
Greener Grass #1
Greener Grass
Caroline Pignat
Fourteen-year-old Kit Byrne fights to keep her family together amidst the hunger and threat of eviction during the Great
Ages 12–16
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