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Books for Homelessness & Housing
Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
313 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(127)
Young Adult
(31)
Middle Grade
(5)
Picture Books
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9–12
13+
Wishing Machine, The
Jonathan Hillman
For the family finding beauty in small moments, this story shows how imagination can turn a routine trip to the laundrom
Ages 4–8
Vernon the Toad #1
A Home for Bird
Philip C. Stead
Miranda’s life in 1970s New York is upended by a series of mysterious, unsigned notes that force her to solve a puzzle o
Ages 9–14
We the People
The Great Depression
Michael Burgan
Families across America struggle to find work and hope during the 1930s as the country faces its greatest economic chall
Ages 9–13
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The Melancholy of Summer
Louisa Onomé
Left to fend for herself, Summer must decide if she can lower her guard and trust others to help her through a difficult
Ages 14–18
Cashay
Margaret McMullan
Cashay relies on her sharp mind and inner strength to forge a new path while growing up in a challenging Chicago housing
Ages 12–17
A Houdini & Nate Mystery #1
Danger in the Dark
Tom Lalicki
Thirteen-year-old Nathaniel faces a desperate family crisis and seeks out the legendary Harry Houdini to help him solve
Ages 9–12
Pablo Finds a Treasure
Andrée Poulin
Pablo and his sister use their wits to stay safe while searching for valuable scraps in a local dump to help their famil
Ages 4–8
The Adventures of Dele the Street Kid
Tanja Russita
For the child who observes the world deeply, this wordless journey highlights how resourcefulness and community connecti
Ages 4–8
A Small Miracle
Peter Collington
A quiet winter night turns magical when the figures from a nativity scene come to life to offer help and kindness to an
Ages 4–8
Pavi Sharma's Guide to Going Home
Bridget Farr
Twelve-year-old Pavi is a foster care expert on a high-stakes mission to protect a younger girl from the same house that
Ages 8–12
Maxi the Taxi Dog #1
The Adventures of Taxi Dog
Debra Barracca, Sal Barracca
A lonely stray dog finds a brand new life and a permanent seat in the back of a New York City taxi cab with his new best
Ages 3–7
You Choose #6
Surviving as a Migrant Worker in the Great Depression
Matt Doeden
For the child curious about history's hardest times, this interactive journey puts them in the shoes of a migrant worker
Ages 8–12
Shigeru Ban Builds a Better World
Isadoro Saturno
For the child who loves to build and wants to know how their creations can help people in need. Discover how one archite
Ages 4–9
The Bullies of Wall Street
Sheila Bair
The former head of the FDIC breaks down why the 2008 financial crisis happened and how the actions of big banks led to p
Ages 12–18
Child of Spring
Farhana Zia
A young servant girl in India searches for moments of play and connection while navigating a life of labor alongside chi
Ages 8–12
A Storm Called Katrina
Myron Uhlberg
Ten-year-old Louis clings to his cornet for strength while his family seeks shelter in the Superdome during the peak of
Ages 7–11
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Gennifer Choldenko
For children navigating family instability or the foster system, this moving story explores how one boy protects his sis
Ages 8–12
All the Earth, Thrown to the Sky
Joe R. Lansdale
Fleeing the devastating Dust Storms of Oklahoma after the death of his parents, Jack and two friends set out on a perilo
Ages 12–17
Who Killed Sack Annie?
Dana Brookins
Two children witness a threatening figure in an alley and begin to fear that the person responsible for a woman's disapp
Ages 9–12
The House on Dirty-Third Street
Jo S. Kittinger
A rundown house becomes a sanctuary when a mother, daughter, and their new neighbors join forces to turn grime into a ho
Ages 4–8
A Circle of Friends
Giora Carmi
For the child learning how one small, quiet act of kindness can ripple out to touch an entire community and return home
Ages 3–8
Passover Guest, The
Susan Kusel
A young girl in the Depression era meets a mysterious magician who promises a wondrous Seder for a family that thought t
Ages 4–8
Orca Footprints
Take Shelter: At Home Around the World
Nikki Tate, Dani Tate-Stratton
For the curious child wondering how people live in different corners of the world, this guide explores unique homes from
Ages 8–12
The Moonwind Mysteries #1
The Night Raven
Johan Rundberg
For the child who possesses a keen eye for justice and seeks stories about finding strength and purpose despite difficul
Ages 10–14
