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Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
337 books
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Born Behind Bars
Padma Venkatraman
Nine-year-old Kabir has never known life outside an Indian prison. When he is suddenly released, he must find his footin
Ages 10–14
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts #1
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts
Avi
Twelve-year-old Oliver flees his seaside home for the dangerous streets of 1724 London, facing thieves and treachery to
Ages 10–14
Flight of the Puffin
Ann Braden
Kindness travels across the country through handwritten postcards, connecting four middle schoolers as they face life’s
Ages 10–14
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What You Need to Be Warm
Neil Gaiman
For children beginning to ask about global news or social justice, this lyrical poem explores the universal right to fee
Ages 6–12
Max Einstein #1
The Genius Experiment
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Max Einstein hacks college courses and builds inventions for the homeless until a mysterious organization recruits her f
Ages 8–12
The Clockwork Three
Matthew J. Kirby
Giuseppe, Frederick, and Hannah are brought together by mystery, their lives interlocking like clockwork gears as they s
Ages 9–12
You Are Home
Mackenzie Porter
For the child adjusting to a new house or facing changes in their routine, this lyrical story redefines home as a feelin
Ages 2–5
Gather
Kenneth M. Cadow
A resourceful Vermont teen and his loyal dog Gather fight to keep their home and land together while facing the harsh re
Ages 14–18
Marc Favreau's History Series #1
Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America
Marc Favreau
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how real families survived the Dust Bowl and the stock market crash to rebuil
Ages 10–14
The One Safe Place
Tania Unsworth
In a world of constant hunger, Devin thinks he has found safety in a home for abandoned children, until he uncovers the
Ages 10–14
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
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 #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
