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Books for Being Left Out – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,013 books
0–3 yrs
483 books
4–7 yrs
1229 books
8–11 yrs
1449 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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I Know Who Likes You
Doug Cooney
For the child navigating the confusing world of secret admirers, middle school rumors, and the pressure of social hierar
Ages 9–12
My Dragon Books #4
Teach Your Dragon to Make Friends
Steve Herman
For the child who feels nervous about meeting new people, this rhyming guide offers step by step social skills through t
Ages 4–8
Collectors, The: Stories
A. S. King
Enter a world where every object has a history and every collection holds a piece of someone's heart in these interconne
Ages 12–18
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826 books
Dear Sweet Pea
Julie Murphy
Sweet Pea navigates the ups and downs of seventh grade, a changing family, and the unexpected responsibility of taking o
Ages 8–12
The Troll's-Eye View
Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling
For the child who questions why the 'bad guy' is actually bad. This collection helps readers see beyond labels by explor
Ages 8–12
The Gaps
Leanne Hall
Two girls from very different social circles find themselves connected by a classmate's kidnapping and the heavy atmosph
Ages 14–18
Book! Book! Book!
Deborah Bruss
When the local children head off to school, a group of bored farm animals decides to trek into town to see what the libr
Ages 4–8
Pete the Cat: Cavecat Pete
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
Cavecat Pete travels back to the Jurassic era to help his dinosaur friends find a groovy way to live together in prehist
Ages 4–8
How to Survive Middle School
Donna Gephart
For the child navigating the awkward transition to sixth grade who finds comfort in creativity and uses humor to mask th
Ages 9–13
The Avery Sisters Trilogy #1
Lucky
Rachel Vail
For the child grappling with the pressure of high expectations or the sting of a secret setback. A story about finding y
Ages 8–12
When Life Gives You Mangos
Kereen Getten
Clara can’t remember the summer of the hurricane, and as she struggles to find her memories, she realizes her best frien
Ages 8–12
Cooler than Lemonade
Harshita Jerath
Great ideas can appear when least expected, proving that persistence and a bit of creativity are the essential ingredien
Ages 4–8
One True Friend
Joyce Hansen
For the child navigating the complexities of long distance friendship and finding where they belong in a new community.
Ages 8–12
Dear Dumb Diary #4
Can Adults Become Human?
Jim Benton
Middle schooler Jamie Kelly fills her secret diary with hilarious rants about the confusing logic of the adults and teac
Ages 8–12
Operatic
Kyo Maclear
Middle schooler Charlie Noguchi navigates the drama of crushes and bullies by finding an unexpected connection to the li
Ages 10–14
Bull
David Elliott
For the teen exploring the nuances of identity and seeking to understand the 'monsters' in their world through a raw, rh
Ages 14–18
Indigo and Ida
Heather Murphy Capps
Eighth-grader Indigo risks her social standing and friendships when she uses the legacy of Ida B. Wells to fight modern
Ages 10–14
EllRay Jakes #1
Ellray Jakes is Not a Chicken!
Sally Warner
For the child navigating the tricky social waters of third grade, this story explores the pressure to prove oneself whil
Ages 6–9
Shirley & Jamila #2
Shirley & Jamila's Big Fall
Gillian Goerz
For the child navigating the unspoken rules of middle school and the pressure to fit in while staying true to their frie
Ages 8–12
Tiny Pretty Things #1
Tiny Pretty Things
Sona Charaipotra, Dhonielle Clayton
For the teen navigating high-stakes environments where the pressure to be perfect can lead to toxic competition and the
Ages 14–18
Just Grace and the Flower Girl Power
written and illustrated by Charise Mericle Harper
For the child navigating the excitement of a special occasion while managing tricky social dynamics and friendship chang
Ages 6–10
The Heart of a Whale
Anna Pignataro
A lonely whale sends a song of kindness through the deep ocean, hoping the music will lead him to the one thing he needs
Ages 3–7
Mirette #2
School
Emily Arnold McCully
For the curious younger sibling who feels left behind when big kids go to school, this wordless tale captures the longin
Ages 3–6
Starstruck #1
Starstruck
Rachel Shukert
Three teenage girls in 1930s Hollywood grapple with love and intense competition as they fight to become stars in the mo
Ages 14–18
