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Red-Dirt Jessie #1
Red-Dirt Jessie
Anna Myers
Amidst the dust and despair of the Depression, young Jessie finds hope as she attempts to tame a wild dog and help her f
Ages 8–12
Don't Fail Me Now
Una LaMarche
For the teen navigating the complexities of a blended family, this story follows half-siblings crossing state lines to c
Ages 14–18
Saying it Out Loud
Joan Abelove
A moving story for teens facing the loss of a parent. This book explores the complex grief and changing family dynamics
Ages 12–17
My Best Friend
Mary Ann Rodman
Six-year-old Lily has the perfect best friend picked out, only to find that the gap between first and second grade is ha
Ages 4–8
Coyote Frank #2
Two Cool Coyotes
Jillian Lund
For the child feeling the ache of a best friend moving away, this gentle story shows that while nobody can replace an ol
Ages 4–8
The Invocations
Krystal Sutherland
For the teen processing the heavy weight of grief or the feeling of being trapped by circumstances, finding strength in
Ages 14–18
Ashes on the Waves
Mary Lindsey
For the teen navigating the intensity of a first deep love while dealing with complicated family expectations and the we
Ages 12–18
When the Soldiers Were Gone
Vera W. Propp
Young Benjamin must leave the safety of his foster home to reunite with his birth parents as they emerge from hiding in
Ages 8–12
Cinder & Glass
Melissa de la Cruz
For the teenager navigating the pressure of societal expectations and the difficult choice between security and followin
Ages 12–18
Hoofbeats: Katie and the Mustang #2
Book Two
Kathleen Duey
For the child who feels a deep, unspoken bond with animals and is starting to navigate the difficult choices that come w
Ages 8–12
The Bugg Books
Love Bugg
Stephen Cosgrove
Latisha Lovebugg feels the sting of rejection from the grumpy City Clerk, prompting a story about finding heart in a tow
Ages 4–8
The Devil in Vienna
Doris Orgel
Told through the journal of a Jewish teenager, this story follows a deep friendship between two girls as the shadow of N
Ages 10–14
Red Moon at Sharpsburg
Rosemary Wells
As the Civil War rages around her, India Moody studies science with a neighbor and finds the courage to survive the terr
Ages 12–17
Blindsided
Priscilla Cummings
For the teen facing a life-changing diagnosis or physical transition, this story offers a raw look at reclaiming indepen
Ages 12–17
Karma
Cathy Ostlere
After her mother's suicide and the assassination of India's Prime Minister, a Canadian teenager named Maya travels to In
Ages 12–18
Undead Pets #1
Revenge of the Phantom Furball
Sam Hay
For children processing the loss of a pet or those who love spooky, silly adventures that make the idea of 'afterlife' l
Ages 7–10
The Secret Hum of a Daisy
Tracy Holczer
Following a mysterious treasure hunt left behind after her mother's death, twelve-year-old Grace seeks a sense of home w
Ages 8–12
Aimee
Mary Beth Miller
Accused of causing her best friend's death, Aimee must face a storm of guilt, isolation, and family turmoil while trying
Ages 14–18
The Radiant Road
Katherine Catmull
For the teen seeking a sense of belonging while navigating the memories of a lost parent and the magic of a new home.
Ages 12–18
Red Cap
G. Clifton Wisler
A young Yankee drummer boy shows incredible bravery after being captured and sent to the notorious Andersonville Prison.
Ages 10–14
The Way We Bared Our Souls
Willa Strayhorn
For the teenager grappling with a heavy secret or physical struggle who needs to know they aren't defined by their pain.
Ages 14–18
The Infinite Questions of Dottie Bing
Molly B. Burnham
For the child navigating the complex layers of grief who needs to see that it is possible to hold both deep sadness and
Ages 8–12
Reign of the Fallen #2
Song of the Dead
Sarah Glenn Marsh
For the teen processing the heavy weight of duty and the lingering shadows of loss while trying to forge a new path forw
Ages 14–18
The Tenderness of Thieves
Donna Freitas
For teens processing profound loss or trauma, this atmospheric mystery explores how first love and grief can collide dur
Ages 14–18
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