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Books for Homelessness & Housing
Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
313 books
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Chapter Books
(127)
Young Adult
(31)
Middle Grade
(5)
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9–12
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Words We Don't Say
K. J. Reilly
Joel copes with loss by writing hundreds of text messages he never sends, until new friendships help him see beyond his
Ages 13–18
George Brown, Class Clown #10
Revenge of the Killer Worms
Nancy Krulik
George is torn between serving dinner at a shelter and meeting his favorite action star, all while dealing with a rival
Ages 7–10
What Beauty There Is #1
What Beauty There Is
Cory Anderson
For teens grappling with the weight of responsibility and the lengths we go to for family, this grit-filled story explor
Ages 14–18
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Homestretch
Paul Volponi
A runaway boy finds a sense of home and a makeshift family among the horses and trainers at a local racetrack.
Ages 12–17
Adventures of the Boy and the Monkey
Leon Garfield
For the child navigating a sudden change or loss of home, this Dickensian tale of a boy and his clever monkey offers a s
Ages 8–12
Rasmus #1
Rasmus and the Vagabond
Astrid Lindgren
Nine-year-old Rasmus runs away from a cold orphanage and finds an unlikely friend and protector in a wanderer named Para
Ages 8–12
Way Home
Libby Hathorn
Shane carries a stray, nameless cat through the busy, dangerous city streets to the small corner of an alley they both c
Ages 5–10
Jack the Bum #1
Jack the Bum and the Halloween Handout
Janet Schulman
For children starting to notice people in different circumstances, this gentle story explores homelessness through a len
Ages 6–9
Fly Away Home
Eve Bunting
A boy living in an airport with his father tries to stay invisible until he spots a trapped bird seeking a way out, spar
Ages 5–9
Stealing Our Way Home
Cecilia Galante
Pippa has lost her voice and Jack is picking fights as two siblings struggle to keep their family together after their m
Ages 8–12
History Comics #10
The Great Depression: From Hard Times to the New Deal
Tim Stout
Gritty survival and community spirit define this look at life during the 1929 stock market crash, from breadlines to the
Ages 9–13
Skate
Michael Harmon
Seeking a fresh start away from a broken home, Ian and his younger brother flee to Washington State to track down their
Ages 12–17
Anna Hibiscus Chapter Books #7
Love from Anna Hibiscus!
Atinuke
Anna Hibiscus visits her grandparents' village, where she makes a new friend in need and discovers the true meaning of b
Ages 6–9
Coat, The
Séverine Vidal
For the child noticing differences in what families can afford, this poetic story uses a heavy, oversized coat to explor
Ages 4–8
The Pull of the Ocean
Jean-Claude Mourlevat
For the child who feels the weight of family struggles but finds strength in their own quiet brilliance and the protecti
Ages 10–14
Sammy Keyes #1
The Hotel Thief
Wendelin Van Draanen
Seventh-grader Sammy Keyes launches into a life of amateur sleuthing and comedy after stumbling onto a high-stakes hotel
Ages 10–14
My Book of Life by Angel
Martine Leavitt
For mature teens processing heavy themes of survival, this verse novel explores the vulnerability of life on the streets
Ages 14–18
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark
Glenda Millard
In an Australia torn apart by war, a group of runaways and outcasts creates a fragile, beautiful home together amidst th
Ages 12–16
Maggie and Oliver or A Bone of One's Own
Valerie Hobbs
The bond between a stray dog and an orphaned ten-year-old girl becomes a lifeline as they lean on each other to find a s
Ages 8–12
And Then, Boom!
Lisa Fipps
Heavy responsibilities weigh on a young child forced to grow up too soon while struggling to hold onto hope amidst heart
Ages 10–14
No and Me
Delphine de Vigan
Thirteen-year-old Lou forms an unlikely bond with a homeless girl, sparking a journey that challenges her understanding
Ages 14–18
Raspberry Hill #2
Begging for Change
Sharon G. Flake
Desperate for security after being homeless, Raspberry Hill faces a crisis of conscience when her addicted father return
Ages 10–14
Our Australian Girl: Daisy #1
Daisy All Alone
Michelle Hamer
For the child curious about history and resilience, this story offers a window into family life and finding hope during
Ages 8–12
Toffee
Sarah Crossan
Told in haunting free verse, Allison flees her abusive past and finds an unlikely sense of home and shared memory with a
Ages 14–18
