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Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
337 books
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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
Tough Times
Milton Meltzer
Human rights and resilience take center stage in this historical look at the lives of ordinary people during the most di
Ages 12–18
Sammy Keyes #1
Sammy Keyes and 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
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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
Money Hungry #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
Crash
Marc Favreau
For the child curious about how our country survived its hardest times, this guide explores the Great Depression through
Ages 10–14
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
Simone
Viet Thanh Nguyen
For the child feeling anxious about climate change or facing a sudden life transition, this gentle story provides comfor
Ages 4–8
Somewhere for Little Bear
Britta Teckentrup
After a forest fire leaves him without a home, Little Bear wanders through the woods hoping to find a new community that
Ages 3–7
Yard Sale
Eve Bunting
Callie watches as her furniture and bike are sold on the lawn, capturing the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye to a
Ages 4–8
Maddi's Fridge
Lois Brandt
Sofia discovers her best friend Maddi has an empty fridge at home and must decide how to help while keeping a difficult
Ages 5–9
Money Boy
Paul Yee
For the teen facing a sudden rift with family over who they are. This raw story explores survival and identity when home
Ages 14–18
Surprise Lift-the-Flap Books #2
Santa's Surprise
Penny Bell
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of high school life, from first crushes to tough social issues, while finding
Ages 10–15
Dropping Beats
Nathanael Lessore
Young rapper Shaun 'Growls' Thompson fights to save his family from eviction while navigating the high-pressure challeng
Ages 11–15
The End of the Wild #1
The End of the Wild
Nicole Helget
For the child grappling with the realization that doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when family surviv
Ages 8–12
Wrong Way Summer
Heidi Lang
For the child grappling with a parent's unreliable promises or the upheaval of a sudden, forced move. A poignant look at
Ages 8–12
Black Potatoes The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Newspaper accounts and personal stories recount the harrowing struggle of the Irish people for survival during the Great
Ages 10–15
Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse
Marcy Campbell
For the child who gets frustrated when others tell tall tales or 'lies,' this story helps them see the hidden needs behi
Ages 4–8
Fly!
Christopher Myers
A lonely boy finds a new perspective on the roof of his building when a neighbor shows him how to befriend the city bird
Ages 5–9
