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Picturing a Nation: The Great Depression's Finest Photographers Introduce America to Itself
Martin W. Sandler
Iconic images from photographers like Dorothea Lange capture the resilience and everyday reality of Americans living thr
Ages 10–14
The Scar
Charlotte Moundlic
Grief feels like a physical ache for a boy who shuts his windows to keep his mother’s scent inside until his grandmother
Ages 5–9
Lottery Boy
Michael Byrne
Living on the streets of London is hard enough, but now an orphan named Bully is running for his life with a winning lot
Ages 12–17
The Elephant Book
Ian Redmond
For the nature-loving child who asks big questions about wildlife. Explore the emotional lives and complex social bonds
Ages 8–12
Quicksand: A True Story of HIV/AIDS in Our Lives
Anonymous
For the teenager or family member processing a loved one's HIV diagnosis, this memoir offers a safe space to explore med
Ages 14–18
Journeys: Young Readers’ Letters to Authors Who Changed Their Lives
Library of Congress Center for the Book
For the young reader who wonders if their favorite stories matter. This collection of letters shows how books help stude
Ages 8–18
My Friend, Loonie
Nina LaCour
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet waves of loss, whether it is a beloved toy or a first experience with
Ages 4–8
The Klaatu Diskos #1
The Obsidian Blade
Pete Hautman
Shimmering disks of air lead Tucker Feye on a time-twisting journey as he searches for his missing parents while being c
Ages 12–17
Our Stories
Child Convicts
Net Brennan
For the child curious about history and justice, this book reveals the startling true stories of children sent to Austra
Ages 8–12
Ella and Monkey at Sea
Emilie Boon
Ella and her favorite toy struggle with the big emotions of saying goodbye to their grandmother and moving across the oc
Ages 3–7
I, Cosmo
Carlie Sorosiak
For the child navigating the uncertainty of parents separating, this story offers comfort through the eyes of a devoted
Ages 8–12
The Book of Pearl
Timothée de Fombelle
For the reader who feels caught between two worlds or is searching for a sense of belonging amidst the sweep of history
Ages 14–18
The Mozart Question
Michael Morpurgo
A journalist in Venice is warned never to ask a world-famous violinist about Mozart, but the musician is finally ready t
Ages 9–13
I Am Apache
Tanya Landman
Driven by the need to avenge her brother, Siki trains to become a warrior and uncovers a life-changing secret about her
Ages 12–17
Mimi
John Newman
Mimi’s family has fallen into a quiet, sad routine since Mammy died, but she is determined to find a way to bring the sm
Ages 8–12
The Girl from Earth's End
Tara Dairman
Henna leaves her solitary home on a quest for a rare miracle seed that could save her family. Detailed spot illustration
Ages 8–12
Louisiana's Way Home
Kate DiCamillo
For the child grappling with family secrets or the feeling of being uprooted. A moving story about defining yourself apa
Ages 8–12
The Dog, Ray
Linda Coggin
Daisy is shocked to wake up as a dog named Ray, but she is determined to use her new paws and old memories to find her w
Ages 9–13
The Willoughby Spit Wonder
Jonathon Scott Fuqua
In 1950s Virginia, Carter channels the spirit of a comic book superhero to help his father find the strength to keep fig
Ages 9–13
My Old Teddy
Dom Mansell
A well-loved teddy bear might be falling apart, but no brand-new toy can replace the comfort and history of a lifelong b
Ages 3–6
Gamers #1
Attempting Connection
E.C. Myers
For the child grappling with the loss of a grandparent or the lonely ache of feeling like an outsider in their own time.
Ages 8–12
A Child's Garden: A Story of Hope
Michael Foreman
For children processing the weight of conflict or environmental loss, this story shows how a single act of nurturing can
Ages 5–10
Punkzilla
Adam Rapp
Fourteen-year-old Punkzilla flees a life of crime in Portland on a desperate, raw bus journey across the country to reac
Ages 14–18
Fat Angie #2
Rebel Girl Revolution
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo
Angie’s world is falling apart until she meets KC Romance, sparking an unlikely connection that helps her face school to
Ages 14–18
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