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Ages 4–7
Ages 8–11
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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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A Properly Unhaunted Place
William Alexander
For the child who feels like their family history is a secret, this spooky mystery explores why we must remember the pas
Ages 8–12
Lost in America
Marilyn Sachs
For the teen processing immense loss while trying to fit into a new world, this story explores the heavy weight of survi
Ages 12–17
The Last Boy and Girl in the World
Siobhan Vivian
For the teen facing a major life transition who needs to navigate the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to their hom
Ages 12–18
The Mystery of Hollow Places
Rebecca Podos
For the teen navigating the heavy silence of a parent's absence and the search for identity amidst family secrets and me
Ages 14–18
We Are Okay
Nina LaCour
For the young adult who feels alone in their grief, this quiet story explores how to face a painful past while opening u
Ages 14–18
Moonpenny Island
Tricia Springstubb
For the child navigating a season of sudden change, this lyrical story explores the resilience needed when a best friend
Ages 8–12
The Cliff Path
Linda Newbery
For the teenager seeking escape: a girl runs away to a seaside cottage with her boyfriend, only to find that independenc
Ages 12–16
Lily's Crossing
Patricia Reilly Giff
For the child grappling with the weight of a secret or the loneliness of a parent being far away, this story finds beaut
Ages 8–12
Heart String
Brooke Boynton-Hughes
For the child feeling small or lonely in a big world, this lyrical story uses a visual thread to show how we are always
Ages 3–6
Kings of B'more
R. Eric Thomas
For the teenager grappling with the bittersweet reality of a best friend moving away and the need to make every remainin
Ages 14–18
What Hearts
Bruce Brooks
For the child navigating the shifting ground of a new stepfather and a changing home life. A poignant look at emotional
Ages 10–14
Freshman Heartbreak
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the messy reality of college romance, friendship drama, and the pressure of first-year expec
Ages 14–18
The Saddest Pony
Jeanne Betancourt
For the child learning how to recognize when a friend or pet is feeling lonely and how to offer comfort through companio
Ages 7–10
A Possibility of Whales
Karen Rivers
For the child who feels like a 'new kid' everywhere they go and longs for a steady place to call home while navigating c
Ages 8–12
Away We Go
Emil Ostrovski
For the teen grappling with big questions about mortality and legacy. This philosophical story follows a boy searching f
Ages 14–18
Jasmine and Maddie
Christine Pakkala
For the child navigating the complex social hierarchies of middle school while dealing with family loss or changing fina
Ages 8–12
The Promise
Bridget Hodder, Fawzia Gilani-Williams
For the child grappling with the sadness of saying goodbye or seeking reassurance that friendships can survive across di
Ages 4–9
The Secrets of Eastcliff-by-the-Sea
Eileen Beha
For the child grappling with unanswered questions about their family history, this gentle mystery explores the pain of a
Ages 8–12
The Gnome's Eye
Anna Kerz
For the child navigating a major move or feeling like an outsider, this story offers a gentle reminder that home is some
Ages 8–12
Little Mole's Wish
Sang-Keun Kim
For the child who pours their whole heart into a make-believe friend and struggles to say goodbye when playtime ends.
Ages 3–7
Paper Valentine
Brenna Yovanoff
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief and the feeling of being an outsider while searching for a sense o
Ages 14–18
Earthborn
Sylvia Waugh
For the child who feels caught between two worlds or fears a looming move that will change everything. A story about cho
Ages 9–13
Breathing Room
Marsha Hayles
For the child facing a long recovery or medical isolation who needs to see that friendship and hope can bloom even in th
Ages 10–14
Love from A to Z
S. K. Ali
For the teen processing a difficult diagnosis or facing prejudice, this soulful romance offers a roadmap for finding bea
Ages 14–18
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