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5,021 books found
A Song for Ella Grey
David Almond
The ancient tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice is reimagined in this haunting, lyrical story of modern youth and timeless l
Ages 14–18
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark
Glenda Millard
In an Australia torn apart by war, a group of runaways and outcasts creates a fragile, beautiful home together amidst th
Ages 12–16
A Festival of Ghosts #1
A Properly Unhaunted Place
William Alexander
Rosa is the daughter of a ghost appeaser in a town that seems perfectly unhaunted, but a deep secret is about to bring t
Ages 8–12
A Picture of Grandmother
Esther Hautzig
For the child curious about family secrets and the stories behind old photos, this gentle story navigates the importance
Ages 8–12
A Family Secret
Eric Heuvel
For the child curious about their family's past or starting to learn about the complexities of history and moral choices
Ages 10–14
The Lion Hunters #2
A Coalition of Lions
Elizabeth E. Wein
For the teenager navigating the weight of family expectations and the sting of displacement while trying to find where t
Ages 12–18
A Cave in the Clouds
Badeeah Hassan Ahmed, Susan Elizabeth McClelland
For the teenager grappling with news of global conflict or seeking to understand the profound strength required to survi
Ages 14–18
A Beautiful Lie
Irfan Master
For the young person processing how to protect a loved one from harsh truths during a time of immense political and soci
Ages 11–16
La luna de Juan (Jon's Moon)
Carme Solé Vendrell
Young Jon faces the vast sea to retrieve his father's lost spirit in this poetic and courageous tale of perseverance and
Ages 5–8
Hear My Sorrow: The Diary of Angela Denoto, a Shirtwaist Worker, New York City 1909
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child grappling with questions of systemic unfairness and the cost of the things we buy, or those curious about
Ages 8–14
Upon the Head of the Goat: A Childhood in Hungary 1939–1944
Aranka Siegal
A young girl named Piri navigates her childhood as a Hungarian Jew during the Nazi occupation in this Newbery Honor-winn
Ages 10–15
Old Yeller
Fred Gipson
For the child learning that growing up means facing difficult responsibilities and the bittersweet reality of loving and
Ages 9–13
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Jean Lee Latham
For the child who feels discouraged by setbacks or limited opportunities, this story shows how self-directed learning an
Ages 9–13
The Courtship, Marriage, and Pic-Nic Dinner of Cock Robin and Jenny Wren
Anonymous
For the child encountering the concept of loss through a gentle, rhythmic lens. This classic nursery rhyme provides a sa
Ages 3–7
Where Did Baby Go?
SCR
Gentle rhymes and hand-drawn illustrations help answer difficult questions about pregnancy loss with honesty and care.
Ages 3–7
Daddy, Daddy, Be There
Candy Dawson Boyd
For children navigating the highs and lows of the father-child bond, this rhythmic plea asks for a father's emotional an
Ages 4–8
The Broken Boy
Karen Ackerman
Solly shares the moving and personal story of his friendship with a boy facing mental health struggles, reflecting on wh
Ages 10–14
Zero at the Bone
Michael Cadnum
For families navigating the heavy silence of a sudden loss or disappearance, this somber story explores the psychologica
Ages 12–17
You're Not My Best Friend Anymore
Charlotte Pomerantz
Molly and Ben share everything until one big argument changes everything, capturing the sting of a falling out through f
Ages 4–8
Life's Challenges
The Night Dad Went to Jail
Melissa Higgins
When a parent is arrested, everything changes. This gentle guide helps make sense of the feelings and big shifts that fo
Ages 5–8
The Gold Rush Kid
Mary Waldorf
Twelve-year-old Billy and his sister set off on a grueling trek through the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush to find their father
Ages 8–12
Good-bye, House
Robin Ballard
Walking through each empty room, a young girl revisits her favorite memories and says a quiet, heartfelt farewell to the
Ages 3–6
DK Eyewitness
Vietnam War
Stuart Murray
Witness the equipment, the rugged landscapes, and the stories of the soldiers and civilians who lived through the comple
Ages 8–12
Wench
Maxine Kaplan
Left homeless after her guardian's death, Tanya embarks on a high-stakes journey to the queen’s court to secure her futu
Ages 14–18
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