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The Good Braider
Terry Farish
Viola survives the violence of war-torn Sudan to start over in Maine, where she must balance her mother’s strict traditi
Ages 13–18
The Bell at Sealey Head
Patricia A. McKillip
In a sleepy seaside town where a phantom bell rings, the doors of a crumbling estate begin to open into a majestic world
Ages 12–18
Seventeen Syllables and Other Stories
Hisaye Yamamoto
Tensions between generations and the quiet struggles of immigrant women come to life in these poignant stories of the Ja
Ages 14–18
Prairie Ostrich
Tamai Kobayashi
For families navigating the heavy silence of loss. This moving story explores how a young girl finds her way when her wo
Ages 10–14
My Sister and I: The Diary of a Dutch Boy Refugee
Dirk van der Heide
For the child curious about history and the reality of war, this diary provides a rare, early look at a young refugee's
Ages 10–14
Little Women #1
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy navigate the heartwarming and difficult journey from childhood to womanhood in this beloved story
Ages 9–14
Sky Fall #1
Let the Sky Fall
Shannon Messenger
For the teenager grappling with unexplained loss and the feeling that they don't quite fit into their world.
Ages 12–17
Everneath #1
Everneath
Brodi Ashton
Nikki Beckett has only six months to reclaim her life on the surface before the shadows of the Everneath pull her back i
Ages 13–18
The Phoenix Rising #1
Ashes
Lauralana Dunne
The thriving Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, faces a devastating attack by white supremacist mobs in one
Ages 8–12
Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem
Melissa Stewart
For the child curious about the circle of life, this fascinating look at the deep ocean shows how one life ending create
Ages 4–9
We Are All So Good at Smiling
Amber McBride
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of clinical depression. This surreal journey through a magical forest helps visual
Ages 14–18
The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen
For the child grappling with the idea that love and change often require sacrifice, or those discovering that life does
Ages 8–12
Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Brandy Colbert
Witness the history of Greenwood, the wealthy Black Wall Street, and the devastating two-day attack that became a turnin
Ages 14–18
The Wispy Wallows
Ugochi Nwauwa
Gentle poems capture the quiet, bittersweet ache of sadness and the comfort of knowing that your deepest feelings are sh
Ages 10–18
Taxi to America
Stella Nahatis
A ten-year-old girl journeys from Greece to America, relying on her inner strength and resilience to face a series of li
Ages 9–14
Adoption Is a Lifelong Journey
Kelly DiBenedetto, Katie Gorczyca, Jennifer Eckert
Told from a child's perspective, this story explores the complex thoughts and emotions that can arise throughout the per
Ages 4–10
Yet
Helen Parker-Drabble
Harry’s journey from a hospital bed to a life of incredible achievement proves that resilience and hope can overcome eve
Ages 6–11
Small Town Superheroes #2
The Small Town Superheroes
Cheree Alsop
Kelson fights to protect his town as the Black Rider, racing against time to save his school and his partner while facin
Ages 12–17
Me, Dingo and Sibelius
Joy Wodhams
Charlie's life as the overworked family outcast is turned upside down when a favorite resident at her care home leaves h
Ages 14–18
Why Nobody Likes the Crow!
Mohammad Alhamwi
A child searches for answers to a difficult question: why is the crow treated so differently and disliked by so many peo
Ages 6–11
Perky Learns About Divorce
Meg Ellison
Eight-year-old Perky and her best friend Rosemary try every plan they can imagine to stop her parents from breaking up.
Ages 7–10
A Kids Book About
Divorce
Ashley Simpo
A supportive guide for children navigating the big changes and difficult questions that arise when parents decide to liv
Ages 5–9
Valerie's Favorite Thing
Deborah Vander Eyk
Valerie is heartbroken after losing the gold star pin from her grandmother, leading her on a search that highlights the
Ages 4–8
The Crow and the Tiger
Selest Di Melito
Grief and healing unfold through delicate ink wash illustrations as two unlikely animals form a bond rooted in quiet min
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