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In the Ballroom with the Candlestick
Diana Peterfreund
For the teen navigating the pressure of high-stakes school secrets and the heavy weight of shared trauma while trying to
Ages 13–18
The Experiment
Rebecca Stead
For the child who feels like an outsider in their own world. This sci-fi mystery explores the deep emotional need to bel
Ages 8–12
Keeper of the Lost Cities
Shannon Messenger
For the child who has always felt like an outsider or like they're hiding a secret part of themselves from the world.
Ages 8–13
Beige
Cecil Castellucci
For teens feeling stuck in who they "should" be, this novel explores finding your authentic voice and identity amidst un
Ages 13–18
History Is All You Left Me
Adam Silvera
For teens navigating the devastating loss of a first love and the complex layers of grief, guilt, and mental health that
Ages 14–18
Stacey's Mistake
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating how to merge different friend groups or feeling like their 'home' friends don't quite fit into
Ages 8–12
Paper Things
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
For the child navigating a secret struggle or wondering about the invisible lives of others, this is a tender look at fi
Ages 10–14
Mia's Brave Move
Cerrie Burnell
For the child feeling nervous about a big transition, this gentle story shows how even the scariest changes can lead to
Ages 3–6
Chain of Gold
Cassandra Clare
For the teen navigating the weight of family expectations and the complexity of first love while searching for their own
Ages 14–18
Gathering Blue
Lois Lowry
For readers exploring themes of resilience and self-discovery in a challenging world, this story follows a gifted weaver
Ages 10–14
Going the Distance
John Goode
For the teen athlete struggling to reconcile their public image with their private self while navigating the pressures o
Ages 12–17
The Returns of My Ambition
Katrina Braxton
For the teenager navigating the pull of a popular crowd and the pressure to trade their values for a sense of belonging
Ages 14–18
Jessi's Secret Language
Ann M. Martin
For the child learning to connect with others who communicate differently, this story explores building bridges through
Ages 8–12
The Waiting Place: When Home Is Lost and a New One Not Yet Found
Dina Nayeri
For the child curious about global news or looking to understand the lives of children living in refugee camps through a
Ages 8–14
Liar and Spy
Rebecca Stead
For the child navigating middle school loneliness and complex new friendships, this story explores how shifting your per
Ages 9–13
Cinders & Sapphires
Leila Rasheed
For the teen navigating the rigid expectations of family and society while longing to follow their heart's true path in
Ages 12–18
Pocket Bear
Katherine Applegate
For the child needing to know that being 'tossed' or forgotten isn't the end, but a chance for a new, beautiful beginnin
Ages 8–12
A Visitor for Bear
Bonny Becker
For the child who thrives on routine and needs a gentle nudge to open up, this story shows how persistent kindness can t
Ages 4–8
Spinning
Tillie Walden
For the teen navigating the quiet ache of outgrowing a childhood passion while finding the courage to embrace their true
Ages 14–18
Weird Little Robots
Carolyn Crimi
For the quiet creator finding her way in a new town, this story explores the delicate balance between fitting in and sta
Ages 8–12
Chain of Thorns
Cassandra Clare
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the complexities of finding where they truly belong
Ages 14–18
Learning to Fly
Ana Punset
For the child feeling nervous about a big move or starting a new school, this glittery adventure celebrates the power of
Ages 6–9
Again, Again
E. Lockhart
For teens grappling with 'what-ifs' after a family crisis, this inventive story explores how different choices can lead
Ages 14–18
If He Had Been with Me
Laura Nowlin
For the teen navigating the heavy 'what-ifs' of a lost friendship. An emotional look at how one person's presence or abs
Ages 14–18
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