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Stones for Grandpa
Renee Londner
A young boy finds comfort in his favorite memories of his grandfather while observing the traditional one-year anniversa
Ages 4–8
Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt
Rob Sanders
For children processing the loss of a loved one or wondering how one person can spark a movement of kindness, hope, and
Ages 5–10
Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey
Margriet Ruurs
Unique stone artwork illustrates a young girl's journey as she and her family leave their village to find safety and a n
Ages 5–9
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
Caren Stelson
A British humanitarian risks everything to rescue 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia just as World War II begins.
Ages 6–10
A Star Shines Through
Anna Desnitskaya
Exiled to a foreign country, a mother and daughter use small, comforting rituals to find their way through the unfamilia
Ages 4–8
Sophia's War
Avi
Sophia seeks justice for her brother in British-occupied New York by hunting for a traitor and trying to stop a dashing
Ages 10–14
A Song for the Cosmos
Jan Lower
The soulful blues of Blind Willie Johnson travel through the dark silence of space on a golden record aboard the 1977 Vo
Ages 4–8
Someday We Will Fly
Rachel DeWoskin
Lillia fights to survive as a Jewish refugee in wartime Shanghai, holding onto hope that her mother will eventually find
Ages 12–18
Snowman Magic
Katherine Tegen
A massive winter storm brings the perfect snow day for George, but the real magic begins when his newly built snowman co
Ages 4–8
Snowflakes Fall
Patricia MacLachlan
Like the quiet beauty of a winter storm, this gentle parable offers a sense of peace and remembrance following the event
Ages 4–8
Smiling for Strangers
Gaye Hiçyilmaz
Fourteen-year-old Nina flees the destruction of her home in Sarajevo on a long, difficult trek across borders to find sa
Ages 12–16
Sisters of the War: Two Remarkable True Stories of Survival and Hope in Syria
Rania Abouzeid
Two girls from different backgrounds face the unfolding Syrian civil war in these parallel true stories of survival and
Ages 10–14
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Siren's Storm
Lisa Papademetriou
Grief, sleepwalking, and ancient legends collide when seventeen-year-old Matthew encounters mysterious myths while mourn
Ages 12–18
Singing with Momma Lou
Linda Jacobs Altman
Nine-year-old Tamika uses the power of music and history to reach through her grandmother's Alzheimer's and spark a prec
Ages 5–9
The Silence That Binds Us
Joanna Ho
May navigates the heavy weight of her brother’s death while finding the courage to speak out against the racist rumors a
Ages 14–18
Secrets of the Cirque Medrano
Elaine Scott
Orphaned Brigitte finds an unexpected home in a Montmartre cafe, surrounded by the vibrant performers and famous artists
Ages 8–12
Seattle Blues
Michael Wenberg
Moving to Seattle to live with a grandmother she barely knows gives Maya a chance to see her family and her future in a
Ages 11–15
Season of Ice
Diane Les Becquets
Racing cars through rural Maine provides a tough exterior for Gen, but her resilience is truly tested when she ventures
Ages 14–18
Samphire Song
Jill Hucklesby
Jodie struggles with grief and her brother’s illness until she forms an unlikely, healing connection with a difficult an
Ages 9–12
Running on Empty
S. E. Durrant
Eleven-year-old AJ faces mounting bills and big worries as he tries to take over the care of his parents after his grand
Ages 9–12
Rules for Stealing Stars
Corey Ann Haydu
For children navigating the heavy burden of a parent's addiction, this story uses magical worlds to help sisters find sa
Ages 8–12
Rock by Rock: The Fantastical Garden of Nek Chand
Jennifer Bradbury
Hidden in the jungle, a man builds a secret world of sculptures from discarded stones to keep the memories of his lost c
Ages 4–9
Riverkeep
Martin Stewart
Will braves a treacherous river filled with magical creatures on a desperate quest to free his father from the demons po
Ages 12–18
Renato and the Lion
Barbara DiLorenzo
For children processing big life changes or moving away from home, this gentle story uses a touch of magic to navigate t
Ages 4–8
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