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Lucky Boy
Susan Boase
For the child curious about different cultures and history, this gentle biography explores the enduring bond between an
Ages 6–10
From Alice to Zen and Everyone in Between
Elizabeth Atkinson
For the quiet child who feels like an outsider, this story follows Alice as she navigates the bravery required to be her
Ages 9–12
Me & Jack
Danette Haworth
For the child adjusting to a new environment or processing the complex bond between a protective pet and a family in tra
Ages 8–12
Road Tripped
Pete Hautman
For the teenager navigating the heavy fog of loss and heartbreak. This honest road trip story follows Stiggy as he proce
Ages 14–18
Orphan Train Girl
Christina Baker Kline
For the child who feels like an outsider, this story of two women from different generations reveals that everyone has a
Ages 8–12
Alone Like Me
Rebecca Evans
For the child feeling small in a big new place, this tender story follows Liling as she navigates the loneliness of movi
Ages 4–8
Tell No One Who You Are: The Hidden Childhood of Regine Miller
Walter Buchignani
For the child exploring complex history through personal stories. This moving biography follows a young girl forced to h
Ages 10–14
Death Benefits
Sarah N. Harvey
For the teenager navigating the complex shift of caring for an aging relative while discovering their own path and uncov
Ages 12–17
Little Scraggly Hair
Lynn Cullen
For the teen navigating the intense, often overwhelming rush of a first deep connection and the feeling of being differe
Ages 12–18
Everneath
Brodi Ashton
For the teen feeling the weight of a past mistake and searching for a way to reclaim their life while facing the consequ
Ages 13–18
No Place Like Home
James Bird
For the neurodivergent child seeking a place to belong, this moving journey explores what it means to find home when you
Ages 8–12
A Touch Mortal
Leah Clifford
For the teenager navigating deep feelings of isolation or the heavy weight of past mistakes while searching for a sense
Ages 14–18
All the Blues in the Sky
Renée Watson
For the child navigating a summer of big changes who needs to find their own rhythm while holding onto the meaning of ho
Ages 8–12
Nora
Jeffie Ross Gordon
For the teen navigating big life changes or searching for where they belong while balancing the excitement and pressure
Ages 12–17
Amazing Birds
DELETE
For the child who feels small in a big world and needs to find the bravery, heart, and wisdom already tucked inside them
Ages 7–12
Dawn's Book
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's remarriage and the challenge of living far away from family.
Ages 8–12
Cross My Heart and Never Lie
Nora Shalaway Carpenter
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a secret and the shifting landscape of a friendship when a best friend m
Ages 12–17
Lavender Laughs in the Chalet School
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
For the child adjusting to a new environment or finding their place in a group, this classic story offers the warmth of
Ages 10–15
The Chalet School Reunion
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
For the child who loves looking back on how far they have come, this nostalgic school story celebrates the enduring bond
Ages 10–15
The Chalet School and the Island
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
For the child adapting to a major move or a changing environment. This classic school story highlights finding stability
Ages 9–14
Forever in Blue
Ann Brashares
For teens navigating the bittersweet transition to adulthood, this final summer explores how friendships evolve when liv
Ages 14–18
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Zanib Mian
For the child feeling like an outsider at a new school or facing a bully's unkind words. Omar's huge imagination and fun
Ages 8–12
Birds on Wishbone Street
Suzanne Del Rizzo
For the family looking to welcome a new neighbor with open arms. Discover how a shared love for the natural world can br
Ages 4–8
Born Different
Amit Ghose
For the child who feels like an outsider because of their physical differences or unique background. This story celebrat
Ages 8–12
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