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Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
337 books
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3–5
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9–12
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Waiting for Normal
Leslie Connor
Life with Addie’s mother is a rollercoaster of empty pantries and sudden celebrations, but Addie never stops hoping for
Ages 9–12
A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
C. Coco De Young
For the child feeling the weight of grown-up worries like family money or the fear of losing their home.
Ages 8–12
Can I Be Your Dog?
Troy Cummings
For the child longing for a pet or anyone who has ever felt like they don't quite fit in. A soulful stray dog writes let
Ages 4–8
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When We Make It
Elisabet Velasquez
For the teenager navigating the weight of family expectations, cultural identity, and the struggle to rise above poverty
Ages 14–18
Children of the Great Depression
Russell Freedman
Real diary entries and archival photographs tell the true stories of how children lived, worked, and survived during the
Ages 10–14
Cat Running
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Cat Kinsey is the fastest runner in school, but a barefoot rival and 1930s prejudice force her to race for something muc
Ages 9–13
Teddy Bear, The
David McPhail
A boy leaves his teddy bear at a diner by mistake, leading to a touching encounter with a homeless man who finds comfort
Ages 4–8
Outside In
Jennifer Bradbury
In a future where books are burned by firemen, Guy Montag begins to question his role in a society that outlaws knowledg
Ages 12–17
No Fixed Address
Susin Nielsen
For the child feeling the weight of a family secret or facing financial stress at home, this story balances heavy realit
Ages 10–14
The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the child who carries a heavy secret or feels they must hide their family's financial struggles from their peers at
Ages 8–12
Bird Springs
Carolyn Marsden
For the child facing the uncertainty of housing transitions or living in a shelter, this story offers a mirror of resili
Ages 8–12
The Dogs of Winter
Bobbie Pyron
Based on a true story, a young boy finds safety and a sense of family among a pack of dogs while surviving on the harsh,
Ages 10–14
Hello, Mister Blue
Daria Peoples
A neighborhood street corner becomes a stage for friendship as a young girl and her grandfather share the joy of music w
Ages 4–8
Just Under the Clouds
Melissa Sarno
For the child grappling with housing instability or the loss of a parent, this moving story explores how to find a sense
Ages 8–12
American Diaries #12
Zellie Blake
Kathleen Duey
Zellie is forced to spy on the girls at her boardinghouse to keep her job, until a secret meeting makes her choose betwe
Ages 8–12
The Benefits of Being an Octopus
Ann Braden
Zoey wishes she had eight arms to handle her siblings and her mother's long shifts, but joining the debate club helps he
Ages 10–14
Charles Dickens And The Street Children Of London
Andrea Warren
Step into the slums and workhouses of Victorian London to see how Charles Dickens used his writing to fight for the righ
Ages 10–14
Slumdog Millionaire
Paul Shipton
For the teenager navigating systemic unfairness or seeking stories of triumph against the odds. A young man reflects on
Ages 13–18
The Whispering Road #1
The Whispering Road
Livi Michael
Two siblings flee a life of servitude for a perilous journey to Manchester, where a desperate betrayal threatens their h
Ages 10–14
Bowery Girl
Kim Taylor
For the teen exploring how grit and friendship can overcome systemic hardship. A raw look at survival and the search for
Ages 12–18
Rich Cat, Poor Cat
Bernard Waber
For the child noticing that not everyone has the same comforts. This gentle story explores the contrast between pampered
Ages 4–8
We Are Heroes
The Empty Room
Jon Mikkelsen
Connor’s boring afternoon at a Habitat for Humanity site takes an unexpected turn when a new painting partner helps him
Ages 8–11
The Patron Thief of Bread
Lindsay Eagar
Eight-year-old Duck must choose between the street urchins who raised her and the kindly baker she was sent to rob in th
Ages 8–12
MARTians
Blythe Woolston
In a future where consumerism rules everything, Zoe must find a way to survive inside an abandoned shopping center known
Ages 14–18
