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The Silver Path
Christine Harris
For the child feeling the ache of a parent being far away, this story offers a lyrical way to stay connected through the
Ages 5–8
September Roses
Jeanette Winter
Two sisters stranded in New York City on September 11th turn thousands of roses intended for a flower show into a beauti
Ages 5–9
Secret Stars, The
Joseph Slate
For the child feeling anxious about a missed celebration or worrying that a special tradition might be ruined by things
Ages 4–8
Saturday at the Food Pantry
Diane O'Neill
For the child who notices the cupboards are bare and needs to know that asking for help is an act of bravery, not a sour
Ages 4–8
The Red Rose Box
Brenda Woods
For the child exploring what freedom feels like while navigating the realities of a segregated past and the warmth of ex
Ages 8–12
Red Midnight
Ben Mikaelsen
Two siblings flee through shark-infested waters and raging storms in a small sea kayak, desperate to reach safety after
Ages 10–14
Rachel Field's Hitty: Her First Hundred Years
Rosemary Wells
Follow the incredible journey of Hitty, a small wooden doll who witnesses a century of American history, from the Civil
Ages 7–11
The Race to Save the Lord God Bird
Phillip Hoose
For the teenager grappling with the weight of environmental loss and wanting to understand how human choices impact the
Ages 12–18
Queen of Hearts
Martha Brooks
For the teenager grappling with a sudden, serious illness that separates them from their family and the familiar world o
Ages 12–17
Promise Is a Promise, A
Knister
Bruno the marmot is heartbroken after blowing away the seeds of his dandelion friend, only to learn that nature has a be
Ages 3–7
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
Heather Smith
After a tsunami carries his father away, Makio finds a way to move through his silent grief by visiting a mysterious, un
Ages 6–9
Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You
Hanna Jansen
After losing her family during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Jeanne must rely on her courage and wits to survive and eventu
Ages 12–18
One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest
Jean Craighead George
For the child who loves exploring the backyard and wants to protect the wild places they see on screen. Discover the urg
Ages 7–10
Odetta: The Queen of Folk
Samantha Thornhill
Trace the powerful life of Odetta, whose incredible voice rose from the Jim Crow South to become a defining force in the
Ages 4–8
No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War
Anita Lobel
The smell of war and the sight of marching boots fill a young girl's world as she watches the Germans enter her city in
Ages 10–14
The Night Crossing
Karen Ackerman
For the child beginning to ask difficult questions about history, fairness, and what it means to leave home for safety.
Ages 7–10
Night Boat to Freedom
Margot Theis Raven
Young Christmas John uses a small boat to ferry runaway slaves across the river to freedom, guided by the secret meaning
Ages 6–10
Nelson Mandela
Kadir Nelson
The journey of South Africa's first Black president unfolds from his early roots through his dedicated leadership in the
Ages 4–10
Naming Liberty
Jane Yolen
As a Jewish family flees Russia for a new life, their arrival in New York coincides with the building of a grand monumen
Ages 6–10
Migrant
Maxine Trottier
Anna moves with the seasons like a bird or a rabbit, but she longs to feel like a tree with roots deep in the soil.
Ages 4–9
Lupita Mañana
Patricia Beatty
For children processing the anxiety of family financial struggles and the courage required to seek a better life against
Ages 10–14
Lone Wolf
Kristine L. Franklin
For the child grappling with the quiet weight of a broken family or the loss of a loved one. Perry finds healing through
Ages 8–12
Life in the Rain Forests
Lucy Baker
For the curious explorer who wants to understand how our planet works and why protecting the lush, green lungs of the Ea
Ages 7–11
Let the River Run Silver Again
Sandy Burk
Follow the incredible true story of a school community that took action to restore the Potomac River and learn how local
Ages 10–14
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