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Anne of Greenville
Mariko Tamaki
For the teenager who feels like a vibrant square peg in a round hole, this reimagined classic celebrates the joy of bein
Ages 12–18
All About Grief
Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney
For children processing the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain the complex feelings of grief in ways
Ages 5–11
Divorce Survival Guide For Kids
Alexa Smith
For the child navigating the big changes and complex emotions that come with parents separating and moving into two diff
Ages 6–12
Meet the Children from the Fifty States in Poetry
Evelyn Goodwin
For the child curious about life across the country, these poems introduce the United States through the eyes of childre
Ages 6–10
Pete the Cat: Let's Be Friends
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child feeling nervous about meeting someone new. Pete shows how simple it can be to welcome a new neighbor and s
Ages 4–8
Glass Houses
Rachel Caine
For the teen feeling overwhelmed by unfair social rules, this story explores finding a safe haven and chosen family in a
Ages 14–18
Dad, Are We Moving?
Bryson Clark
For the child feeling anxious about leaving behind their familiar home and routine. This gentle story helps little ones
Ages 3–7
Alchemy and Meggy Swann
Karen Cushman
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with a difficult parent, Meggy's journey through 16th-century Lond
Ages 10–14
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Bette Bao Lord
For the child navigating the transition of a major move or feeling like an outsider, this story of finding belonging thr
Ages 8–12
Santa and the Magic of Kindness
George Campbell
For the child feeling small in a big world or longing for the comfort of home while navigating new, scary challenges.
Ages 7–12
The New Rooster
Rilla Alexander
For the child who feels like their words aren't landing, this story helps navigate the frustration of being new and the
Ages 4–8
Bittersweet
Tyffani Clark Kemp
For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations while processing the return of a friend who once broke their h
Ages 13–17
Scooter
Vera B. Williams
For the child adjusting to life in a new neighborhood or navigating the changes that come with a parent's divorce.
Ages 7–10
Taking Sides
Gary Soto
For the teen navigating the tension between two worlds, whether switching neighborhoods, schools, or groups of friends w
Ages 10–14
Poppleton
Cynthia Rylant
For the child learning to navigate social manners and new friendships, this charming series of short stories celebrates
Ages 4–7
Very Important Day, A
Maggie Rugg Herold
For the child who wants to understand the meaning of belonging and the journey families take to call a new country home.
Ages 5–10
I have Two Families
Kendra Smith
For the child adjusting to living in two different homes after a divorce or separation.
Ages 3–7
Up in Sister Bay
Charles Ferry
For the teenager grappling with how global events and the approach of adulthood can suddenly shift the ground beneath ev
Ages 12–17
Elizabeth and the Native American Children
Beth Scott
For the child learning to bridge cultural gaps and find their own strength while facing isolation in a wild, unfamiliar
Ages 9–13
Stan the Hot Dog Man
Ethel Kessler, Leonard Kessler
For the child adjusting to a big life transition or wondering how they can help their community during a storm.
Ages 4–8
Where Is My Voice?
Tracey Lawrence
For children navigating the silence of grief, this gentle guide helps find the words to express loss and begin the journ
Ages 4–9
A Tiger Called Thomas
Charlotte Zolotow
For the child feeling shy or lonely in a new neighborhood, discovering how a little bit of bravery (and a tiger costume)
Ages 3–7
Octagon Magic
Andre Norton
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to make friends in a new place. A shy girl finds a sense of belong
Ages 8–12
Further Chronicles of Avonlea
L. M. Montgomery
For the child who enjoys observing the quirks of neighbors and the quiet drama of small-town life. These stories celebra
Ages 9–14
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