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Track #3
Sunny
Jason Reynolds
For the child who feels the weight of family expectations and is searching for a unique way to shine while healing from
Ages 10–14
A Monster Calls
Patrick Ness, Siobhan Dowd
Thirteen-year-old Conor is haunted by a recurring nightmare as his mother battles cancer. One night, an ancient tree mon
Ages 8–12
Jellicoe Road
Melina Marchetta
Taylor Markham searches for her identity and the truth about her past while living at an Australian boarding school afte
Ages 14–18
Walk Two Moons
Sharon Creech
Sal retraces her missing mother's footsteps on a cross-country road trip, weaving together stories of family secrets and
Ages 10–14
Something Very Sad Happened
Bonnie Zucker
A developmental guide for toddlers and preschoolers facing the loss of a loved one, helping them process big feelings an
Ages 2–4
Isla to Island
Alexis Castellanos
Marisol leaves the vibrant colors of Cuba for a cold, gray life in Brooklyn, learning that home is something you carry i
Ages 8–12
Identical
Ellen Hopkins
For the teen navigating deep family trauma, this verse novel explores the heavy reality of hidden abuse and the desperat
Ages 14–18
Never Look Back
Lilliam Rivera
For the teen processing the trauma of loss or displacement who needs to see their resilience reflected in a high stakes,
Ages 13–18
The Green Glass Sea #1
The Green Glass Sea
Ellen Klages
Dewey travels across the country by train in 1943 to find her father, only to discover he is working on a top-secret gov
Ages 10–14
The Breadwinner #2
Parvana's Journey
Deborah Ellis
Traveling alone through a war-torn landscape, Parvana disguises herself as a boy to find her family, joining a band of l
Ages 10–14
Sounder
William H. Armstrong
After his father is jailed, a young boy finds solace in his dog, Sounder, and discovers a new sense of hope through the
Ages 9–13
The Crossover #1
The Crossover
Kwame Alexander
Rhythmic verses capture the heat of the court and the sting of family hardship as twin brothers face the high stakes of
Ages 10–14
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Kelly Barnhill
Raised by a forest witch and a tiny dragon, a young girl discovers a well of dangerous magic inside herself that she mus
Ages 8–12
Hard Pan #1
The Higher Power of Lucky
Susan Patron
Ten-year-old Lucky Trimble plans a desperate escape from her desert town to avoid being abandoned, all while searching f
Ages 8–12
Bridge to Terabithia
Katherine Paterson
Two friends create a secret kingdom in the woods of rural Virginia, a magical sanctuary that changes their lives forever
Ages 8–12
Missing May
Cynthia Rylant
Summer and her Uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer on a heartfelt journey to find hope and the strength to move f
Ages 10–14
I Never Knew Your Name
Sherry Garland
For the adolescent processing a tragic loss in the community. This poignant story helps older children navigate the comp
Ages 10–15
Crispin #1
The Cross of Lead
Avi
In 14th-century England, a homeless boy accused of a crime he didn't commit flees for his life with nothing but his moth
Ages 10–14
The Collected Works of Langston Hughes #12
Works for Children and Young Adults
Langston Hughes
Sandy grows up in a poor but loving African-American family that sacrifices everything to ensure he gets the education a
Ages 12–18
Main Street #1
Welcome to Camden Falls
Ann M. Martin
For children navigating the heavy transition of moving after the loss of a parent and finding hope in a new community.
Ages 8–12
The Virginia Mysteries #1
Summer of the Woods
Steven K. Smith
A young deer learns the ways of the forest, experiencing the deep beauty of nature alongside the terrifying reality of t
Ages 9–14
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants #2
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
Ann Brashares
For teens navigating the complexities of growing up, this story follows four best friends through a summer of family sec
Ages 12–18
Randolph Caldecott's Picture Books #4
The Babes in the Wood
Randolph Caldecott
For the child encountering the gravity of old-world folklore, this classic tale navigates the deep emotions of loss and
Ages 7–12
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #89
Karen's Unicorn
Ann M. Martin
Jonas lives in a world without color or pain, but his new role as Receiver of Memory reveals the heavy price of living i
Ages 10–14
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