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Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You
Peter Cameron
James Sveck navigates the awkward isolation of his final summer before college as he struggles to find meaning in a worl
Ages 14–18
Some Kind of Happiness
Claire Legrand
For the child who carries a heavy sadness they cannot name. A moving story about processing depression and family secret
Ages 8–12
Soldier Doll
Jennifer Gold
For the teen processing the weight of world history and how stories of the past connect us through shared humanity and i
Ages 12–18
Soldier Dog
Sam Angus
A young boy finds hope and purpose amidst the bleakness of history through an unbreakable bond with a courageous canine
Ages 10–14
Soldier Boy
Keely Hutton
Fourteen-year-old Richard Anywar is stolen from his home and forced into a rebel army, beginning a harrowing two-year st
Ages 14–18
So Shelly
Ty Roth
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a friend's passing while looking for a way to honor their memory and say
Ages 14–18
Side Effects May Vary
Julie Murphy
After receiving a leukemia diagnosis, a teenager decides to spend her remaining time settling scores and seeking revenge
Ages 14–18
Shouting at the Rain
Lynda Mullaly Hunt
For the child grappling with a 'summer friend' who has suddenly grown cold or those wondering why their family looks dif
Ages 8–12
Seven Clues to Home
Gae Polisner, Nora Raleigh Baskin
For the child navigating the heavy anniversary of a loss or looking for a way to say goodbye to a friend. A scavenger hu
Ages 8–12
Seeing Red
Kathryn Erskine
For the young reader starting to see the complexities of history and the courage required to stand up against unfairness
Ages 10–14
Saints Of Augustine
P. E. Ryan
For the teenager navigating the weight of family secrets and the quiet discovery of their own identity within a lifelong
Ages 14–18
Rosie and Skate
Beth Ann Bauman
For the teen navigating a complicated relationship with a sister while trying to find her own voice amidst family dysfun
Ages 12–17
Road to Tater Hill
Edith M. Hemingway
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a family loss. A gentle story about finding light and healing during a
Ages 9–12
Red Kite, Blue Kite
Ji-li Jiang
For children navigating the heartache of being apart from a loved one, this story offers a beautiful metaphor for stayin
Ages 5–9
Ravine
Janet Hickman
For the child navigating the blurred lines between high-stakes pretend play and the real world while processing difficul
Ages 9–12
Radium Girls
Kate Moore
Hundreds of young women unknowingly paint watch dials with poison, sparking a courageous legal battle for safety and jus
Ages 10–14
The Rachel Trilogy #1
Rachel's Secret
Shelly Sanders
For the young teen grappling with the weight of family history and the courage needed to stand up against systemic preju
Ages 11–15
Playing Dad's Song
D. Dina Friedman
For children navigating the complex waves of grief, this story shows how music and creative expression can provide a pat
Ages 8–12
Pixie Pushes On
Tamara Bundy
For the child navigating a heavy season of change, this story offers a gentle path through family separation and the hea
Ages 8–12
Dangerous Angels #7
Pink Smog: Becoming Weetzie Bat
Francesca Lia Block
For the teenager navigating the complexities of their own identity while caring for a parent struggling with their menta
Ages 14–18
Pieces of Georgia
Jen Bryant
For the child processing the loss of a parent and finding solace in art. This journal-style story follows Georgia as she
Ages 9–12
Perfect
Natasha Friend
A young girl struggles with the quiet, heavy burden of bulimia while trying to maintain an image of being okay.
Ages 11–15
Paws + Edward
Espen Dekko
For families navigating the quiet, heavy days after the loss of an old dog. This gentle story helps children understand
Ages 4–8
Out of Reach
Carrie Arcos
For the teen struggling with the heavy burden of a sibling's addiction. This story provides a space to process the compl
Ages 14–18
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