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5,060 books found
Counting By 7s
Holly Goldberg Sloan
For the child who feels like an outsider and is navigating the heavy weight of loss, this story shows how a family can b
Ages 10–14
Back When You Were Easier to Love
Emily Wing Smith
For the teenager grappling with the confusing end of a first love and the difficult realization that a person they adore
Ages 14–18
Figgs & Phantoms
Ellen Raskin
The unusual Figg family trades the stage for a new life in Pineapple, leading to a series of surreal adventures and refl
Ages 9–12
The Treachery of Beautiful Things
Ruth Frances Long
For the teen processing a lingering loss or the frustration of not being believed, this dark fairy tale explores the cou
Ages 12–18
Three Days
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child who needs to see that quick thinking and inner strength can help them navigate even the most frightening a
Ages 10–14
The Canada Geese Quilt
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
For the child feeling overwhelmed by family changes, this gentle story navigates the mixed emotions of a new sibling and
Ages 8–12
What Was?
What Were the Twin Towers?
Jim O'Connor
For the child asking big questions about 9/11 and the New York City skyline, this book provides a gentle but honest hist
Ages 8–12
Free Verse
Sarah Dooley
Grieving her brother's death in a West Virginia mining town, Sasha finds a lifeline in secret family connections and the
Ages 10–14
The History of Jane Doe
Michael Belanger
A teenage history buff searches through his memories and past conversations to understand the tragic reasons behind his
Ages 14–18
The Night Journey
Broken Song
Kathryn Lasky
Reuven Bloom’s dreams of the violin end when he must flee for his life. In 1897 Russia, he faces a perilous journey to l
Ages 11–15
Frozen Fire
Tim Bowler
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of a fractured home and searching for hope in the wake of an unexplained f
Ages 12–17
Circus Mirandus
Cassie Beasley
For the child navigating the heavy reality of a loved one's illness while clinging to the hope that magic and miracles m
Ages 8–12
Jada Jones #1
Rock Star
Kelly Starling Lyons
Jada finds comfort in her rock collection after her best friend moves away, but a challenging science project forces her
Ages 6–9
Gray Fox
Jonathan London
A young boy witnesses the end of a wild fox's journey and finds comfort in the quiet, healing cycles of the natural worl
Ages 4–8
The Friends Trilogy #2
Ruby
Rosa Guy
Lonely Ruby finds an unexpected connection with the sophisticated Daphne, sparking a relationship that changes how both
Ages 14–18
Zia Erases the World
Bree Barton
For the child grappling with the 'Shady Place' of depression and wishing they could simply delete their difficult feelin
Ages 8–12
All We Can Do Is Wait
Richard Lawson
After a devastating bridge collapse, Boston teenagers gather in a hospital waiting room, grappling with fear, hope, and
Ages 10–14
Racing the Past
Sis Deans
For the child processing complex grief after a difficult family situation. This moving story shows how physical movement
Ages 10–14
Once and for All
Sarah Dessen
For the teen processing a painful breakup or the loss of a first love. This summer story explores how to open your heart
Ages 12–18
Who Was?
Who Was Milton Bradley?
Kirsten Anderson
For the child who loves game night and wonders how their favorite toys were invented. This biography shows how resilienc
Ages 8–12
Dear Blue Sky
Mary Sullivan
For the child feeling the weight of a family member's absence or the anxiety of global news. This story bridges the gap
Ages 10–14
Aniana del Mar Jumps In
Jasminne Mendez
For the child adjusting to a life-changing medical diagnosis while navigating complicated family expectations and a pass
Ages 8–12
The Museum of Intangible Things
Wendy Wunder
Seventeen-year-olds Hannah and Zoe flee their New Jersey lives to chase storms across the West in a gritty search for ha
Ages 14–18
Shades of London #3
The Shadow Cabinet
Maureen Johnson
Rory, Callum, and Boo struggle to pick up the pieces after a tragedy while a nefarious organization stalks the city shad
Ages 14–18
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