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5,021 books found
Climbing the Stairs
Padma Venkatraman
In a traditional household in 1940s India, Vidya defies the expectations placed on women by seeking refuge and knowledge
Ages 12–18
City of Saints & Thieves
Natalie C. Anderson
For the teenager grappling with deep-seated grief and a hunger for justice. This gritty thriller follows a young woman n
Ages 14–18
Child of the Mountains
Marilyn Sue Shank
For the child grappling with the weight of family separation and the injustice of the world while holding onto a flicker
Ages 9–13
Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms
Katherine Rundell
Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms
Ages 9–12
Coping
Can I Catch It Like a Cold?: Coping With a Parent's Depression
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
For children who are confused or worried about a parent's low mood, this gentle guide explains clinical depression as an
Ages 5–10
Call Me María
Judith Ortiz Cofer
For the teen feeling caught between two worlds, this poetic novel explores the ache of leaving home and the challenge of
Ages 12–17
Call Me Adnan
Reem Faruqi
For the child navigating a heavy loss while trying to stay focused on their passions, this verse novel offers a path thr
Ages 8–12
Bound by Ice: A True North Pole Survival Story
Sandra Neil Wallace, Rich Wallace
For the young explorer facing impossible odds, this gripping account of the USS Jeannette shows how grit and teamwork ca
Ages 10–14
Bo & Mzzz Mad
Sid Fleischman
For the child adjusting to a new home after a loss, this desert adventure explores how humor and unexpected family bonds
Ages 8–12
Blue
James DeVita
A young roe deer grows up in the forest, learning from his mother and father about the beauty of the woods and the loomi
Ages 9–14
Bakers Mountain #1
Blue
Joyce Moyer Hostetter
For the child facing a scary medical diagnosis or feeling the heavy weight of family responsibility while a parent is aw
Ages 9–12
The Bird Feeder
Andrew Larsen
For a child witnessing the slow decline of a beloved grandparent, this quiet story offers a way to process change throug
Ages 3–7
Big Water
Andrea Curtis
For the teen navigating the overwhelming weight of loss and the sheer grit required to survive when everything feels los
Ages 13–18
Best Friends Forever
Beverly Patt
The sun will come out tomorrow for Annie, an optimistic orphan whose spirited journey through New York City has become a
Ages 7–10
Bees of Notre-Dame, The
Meghan P. Browne
For the child curious about how a community can heal after a tragedy. This true story follows the resilient honeybees th
Ages 4–9
Battle Cry
Jan Neubert Schultz
For the young reader processing the reality that heroes face real danger and difficult choices during times of national
Ages 10–14
Bad Bye, Good Bye
Deborah Underwood
For the child struggling with the transition of moving. This minimalist story helps little ones process the sadness of l
Ages 2–5
Auma's Long Run
Eucabeth Odhiambo
For the child grappling with heavy family responsibilities or witnessing a community crisis, this story offers a path th
Ages 8–12
Atlas of Us, The
Kristin Dwyer
For the teen struggling with the weight of grief and the urge to self-destruct, this story offers a path through the wil
Ages 14–18
At the End of the World
Nadia Mikail
For the teenager grappling with big questions about what truly matters when time is running out. This moving journey exp
Ages 13–18
Archie's War
Marcia Williams
Through a personal scrapbook of drawings and mementos, ten-year-old Archie shares the daily realities and small triumphs
Ages 8–12
Ani's Light
Tanu Shree Singh
For the child grappling with the heavy, confusing shadow of loss. This gentle story uses the metaphor of light to help l
Ages 5–8
And What Comes After a Thousand?
Anette Bley
For the child grappling with the loss of a grandparent or elderly friend, this gentle story uses the vastness of numbers
Ages 4–8
Anastasia and Her Sisters
Carolyn Meyer
Experience the private lives and dramatic final years of Anastasia and her sisters as the world of the Russian Tsars beg
Ages 12–17
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