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The Big Balloon
Axel Scheffler
For the toddler experiencing their first major disappointment when a prized possession breaks. This gentle story models
Ages 2–5
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
Anne of Green Gables
L. M. Montgomery
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in, this story shows how a big imagination and a loving hea
Ages 9–14
Honor Girl
Maggie Thrash
For the teen navigating the confusing intensity of a first crush while figuring out who they are in a traditional settin
Ages 13–18
Busybody Nora
Johanna Hurwitz
For the inquisitive child who wants to know every neighbor's name, this story celebrates the joy of building community a
Ages 6–9
No More Saturday Nights
Norma Klein
For the teenager navigating the weight of adult responsibilities while trying to maintain their own identity and future
Ages 14–18
Gooney Bird Is So Absurd
Lois Lowry
For the creative child who loves to stand out, this story explores how to express big feelings through poetry when a fav
Ages 6–9
The Everafter
Amy Huntley
For the teenager grappling with the weight of memories and the mystery of their own story, this haunting tale explores t
Ages 12–18
Every Soul a Star
Wendy Mass
For the child feeling like they do not quite fit in, or the one facing a big move, this story shows how our differences
Ages 8–12
Not So Scary Story
DK
For the child who feels nervous about new situations or misunderstood by others, this gentle mystery explores looking pa
Ages 4–6
All Fall Down
Ally Carter
For the teenager grappling with a loss no one else understands and the burning need to uncover a truth hidden behind pol
Ages 12–18
Dorothy's Darkest Days
Judith Caseley
For the child processing the shock of losing a classmate or peer. This gentle story follows young Dorothy as she navigat
Ages 8–12
Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird
Jean Little
For the child grappling with a parent's serious illness, this moving story offers a gentle hand through the complex emot
Ages 9–12
Sellout
Ebony Joy Wilkins
For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their heritage and finding where they belong ac
Ages 12–17
Meet the Kids of Paddywhack Lane
Bob Fuller
For the child feeling shy in a new neighborhood, this story shows how dress-up and imagination can turn strangers into a
Ages 3–7
Yours from the Tower
Sally Nicholls
For the teen feeling the weight of sudden adulthood and the distance of childhood friends as they navigate life's first
Ages 14–18
A Good Place
Lucy Cousins
For the child seeking their own special corner of the world, this vibrant journey follows four tiny friends looking for
Ages 2–5
Paparazzi
Linda Gerber
For the child navigating the pressures of digital reputation, this story explores how to protect your privacy and find t
Ages 11–15
The Girl in the Well Is Me
Karen Rivers
For the child struggling to fit in or facing the sting of exclusion, this gripping survival story explores the high cost
Ages 10–14
Izzy + Tristan
Shannon Dunlap
For the teen feeling the weight of a recent move or the intensity of first love, this modern legend explores finding hom
Ages 14–18
Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise
Suzy Kline
For the child feeling anxious about a favorite teacher being sick or away, this story shows how small acts of kindness c
Ages 7–9
Stacey's Broken Heart
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the painful confusion of a first breakup or a long-distance relationship that is drifting apart
Ages 8–12
Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States
Rajani LaRocca
For children curious about what it means to be an American, this gentle guide explores the many paths to citizenship and
Ages 4–8
Duck Moves In!
Kirk Reedstrom
For the child who struggles with personal space or the one who is persistent about making friends. A funny look at how u
Ages 6–8
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