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The Lions' Run
Sara Pennypacker
For the child who feels a deep, quiet responsibility for the natural world and is learning that protecting what you love
Ages 8–12
Sylvia Rivera
Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving
For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f
Ages 8–12
Gender
Dale Mueller
A clear, visual guide for children and families to understand the science, history, and social aspects of gender identit
Ages 8–14
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Bernard Waber
For the child who feels like an outsider or worries about being misunderstood. This classic story shows how kindness and
Ages 4–8
The Only Girl in School
Natalie Standiford
For the child navigating the sudden shift from lifelong friendships to feeling like an outsider when social group dynami
Ages 8–12
The Fairiest Fairy
Anne Booth
For the child who feels they aren't 'good' at the things they're supposed to do, Betty shows that kindness is the most m
Ages 3–7
My Friend the Enemy
J.B. Cheaney
For the child questioning what it means to be a 'patriot' when others are being treated unfairly. A girl protects a hidd
Ages 8–12
The Real Us
Tommy Greenwald
For the child feeling the weight of middle school labels and wanting to be seen for who they truly are beyond their soci
Ages 10–14
The Value of Helping Others
María del Pilar Pla
For the child learning how their actions impact others, these bilingual stories show how small acts of kindness can tran
Ages 6–10
The Superpower of Kindness
J. A. Aitchison
For the child who wants to be a hero, this early chapter book shows how empathy and small gestures can become a real-lif
Ages 6–10
Brand New Boy
David Almond
For the child who wonders what truly makes someone a friend, regardless of how they think or where they come from.
Ages 8–12
Mermaid
Cerrie Burnell
For the child noticing differences in others or feeling hesitant about their own abilities, this story celebrates the ma
Ages 4–8
How to Be a Friend
Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown
For the child navigating early playground politics: this helpful guide uses dinosaur friends to model how to join a grou
Ages 4–8
The Dragons on Dazzle Island
Samantha Weiner, Jayson Thiessen, Mary Jane Begin
For the child learning that some problems cannot be solved with logic alone, but require kindness, listening, and a big
Ages 4–8
Dear God, Help Love, Earl
Barbara Park
For the child who feels powerless against a school bully and needs to see the messy, often funny reality of standing up
Ages 8–12
Leading the Way: Women in Power
Janet Howell, Theresa Howell
For the young activist or aspiring leader who wants to see how women have shaped American history and learn how they can
Ages 10–14
I Sure Am Glad to See You, Blackboard Bear
Martha Alexander
For the child who needs a quiet boost of confidence when facing neighborhood bullies or feeling small in a big world.
Ages 3–7
World Made of Glass
Ami Polonsky
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a parent's terminal illness and the frustrating silence imposed by soci
Ages 10–14
Democracy for Dinosaurs: A Guide for Young Citizens
Laurie Krasny Brown
For the child curious about how communities work together fairly. This guide uses friendly dinosaurs to explain big idea
Ages 4–8
Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue
Naoko Stoop
For the child learning about kindness and our responsibility to the planet. This gentle adventure follows a girl helping
Ages 3–6
Ruby Lee & Me
Shannon Hitchcock
For the child grappling with the guilt of a shared accident or navigating the shifting boundaries of friendship during t
Ages 8–12
Ludie's Song
Dirlie Herlihy
For the child questioning the fairness of the world around them. Discover how a quiet friendship in the 1950s South spar
Ages 10–14
The Boy, the Troll, and the Chalk
Anne Booth
For the child who senses that the 'difficult' kid on the playground might just be lonely. A quiet story about using art
Ages 4–8
Dear Dr. King: Letters from Today's Children to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan Colbert, Ann McMillan Harms
For the child curious about Dr. King's lasting impact, this collection of letters from real students explores modern dre
Ages 8–12
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