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The Loss of the Burying Ground
J. Anderson Coats
For the teen processing the heavy weight of family legacy or the ethical questions surrounding how we honor and remember
Ages 14–18
Grandad's Prayers of the Earth
Douglas Wood
For the child grappling with the quiet of a loss, this story uses the whispers of the wind and the strength of trees to
Ages 5–9
All That's Missing
Sarah Sullivan
Determined to stay with the only family he has left, young Arlo sets off on a brave journey to find home when his grandf
Ages 9–12
Mother Tongue
Julie Mayhew
For the teenager grappling with senseless tragedy and the long road of recovery. This powerful novel explores finding yo
Ages 14–18
The Good Son: A Story from the First World War, Told in Miniature
Pierre-Jacques Ober
For the young reader grappling with big questions about fairness, duty, and the human cost of conflict, told through hau
Ages 10–15
Let the Celebrations Begin!
Margaret Wild
Deep within a concentration camp, women and children secretly sew scrap-material toys to prepare for a grand party on th
Ages 7–12
The Boy and the Gorilla
Jackie Azúa Kramer
A gentle, wise gorilla appears on the day of a funeral to help a young boy ask the heavy questions about death that he i
Ages 4–8
Fire, Bed, and Bone
Henrietta Branford
A loyal hunting dog witnesses the 1381 peasants' rebellion as his family is swept up in the dangerous political upheaval
Ages 10–14
The Reappearance of Sam Webber
Jonathon Scott Fuqua
Struggling with a new neighborhood and his father's disappearance, eleven-year-old Sam finds unlikely support in his sch
Ages 10–14
The Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War II
Michael Rosen
Armed with old papers and digital archives, Michael Rosen investigates the fate of six relatives who disappeared during
Ages 10–16
Joe Quinn's Poltergeist
David Almond
For the teen processing the blurred lines between memory and reality, this haunting tale explores how grief can manifest
Ages 12–17
Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Sally Derby
For the young reader discovering the power of their own voice, this biography introduces Paul Laurence Dunbar, a pioneer
Ages 9–14
This Place I Know Poems of Comfort
Georgia Heard
These gentle poems offer a quiet space for reflection and healing after the difficult events of September 11.
Ages 8–12
The Circles in the Sky #2
A Voice in the Storm
Karl James Mountford
For children who feel overwhelmed by worry or sadness and need help finding the words to share their feelings with someo
Ages 4–8
Tove Under the Tree
Larissa Theule
When a beloved giant ficus tree is chopped down, young Tove rescues one small green branch and rallies her entire neighb
Ages 6–9
The Factory #3
Undisclosed
Aya de León
For the teen exploring the weight of high expectations and the courage it takes to advocate for social justice while sta
Ages 14–18
Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom
Carole Boston Weatherford
After his family is sold away, Henry Brown risks everything to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom in a wooden
Ages 8–12
One Death, Nine Stories
Marc Aronson, Charles R. Smith Jr.
Nine different teenagers grapple with the sudden death of a peer, discovering how one life can leave a lasting mark on f
Ages 14–18
My Father's House
Mina Javaherbin
For the child curious about their family's roots or the magic of far-off places. Explore the vibrant streets of Isfahan
Ages 4–8
The Secret Library
Kekla Magoon
A hidden map leads Dally to a secret library where every book is a portal through time, offering her an escape into her
Ages 8–12
One Day a Mayfly
Shirley Marr
For the child grappling with the concept of time or the beauty of short-lived moments, this lyrical story celebrates liv
Ages 4–8
Cress Watercress
Gregory Maguire
For children navigating the heavy fog of grief or the anxiety of a big move, this woodland tale offers a gentle roadmap
Ages 8–12
Willy the Chimp #6
How Do You Feel?
Anthony Browne
A curious young chimp explores a wide world of emotions, naming and sharing the many different ways he feels throughout
Ages 2–5
Honor Flight: Celebrating America's Veterans
Jeff Gottesfeld
For children processing the legacy of a grandparent's service or preparing for a trip to Washington, D.C. to honor the h
Ages 7–10
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