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A Kids Book About Immigration
MJ Calderon
For the child curious about why people move across the world, this guide provides a clear and empathetic look at the jou
Ages 9–11
The Lake Effect
Erin McCahan
For the teen navigating the bittersweet transition to adulthood while juggling a summer job, a first romance, and the we
Ages 14–18
PALs Forever
Stacia Deutsch
For the child navigating their first big spring break apart from best friends. Learn how letters and shared secrets keep
Ages 8–12
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
Jennifer E. Smith
For the teen struggling to forgive a parent's new life or feeling anxious about a blended family wedding, this story off
Ages 12–18
To the Stars and Back
Peglo
For the teenager navigating the nervous butterflies of a first romance while healing from the quiet weight of past exper
Ages 14–18
A Midsummer's Nightmare
Kody Keplinger
For the teen struggling to accept a parent's new partner and a blended family life, this story navigates the messy inter
Ages 14–18
Yankee Girl
Mary Ann Rodman
For a child navigating a new environment or facing social dilemmas, this book offers a poignant look at making friends a
Ages 10–14
Closed for the Season
Mary Downing Hahn
For the child adjusting to a new home who loves unearthing local secrets, this mystery helps navigate the jitters of bei
Ages 9–13
Carolina Crow Girl
Valerie Hobbs
For the child who feels like the 'grown-up' in their relationship with an unconventional parent and longs for a place to
Ages 8–12
Letters from the Corrugated Castle
Joan W. Blos
For the child questioning where they belong: a journey of self-discovery through letters as an orphan navigates the chao
Ages 10–14
Lily's New Home
Carmel Reilly
For the child feeling nervous about a change of scenery, this gentle story follows Lily as she explores her new house an
Ages 4–6
Maude and Sally
Nicki Weiss
For the child who feels lost without their 'other half,' this story gently shows how to keep an old friendship while ope
Ages 4–8
The Last Bookstore on Earth
Lily Braun-Arnold
For teens finding their way through climate anxiety and first love, this story explores how a safe haven can become a pl
Ages 12–18
Here I Am
Patti Kim
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big move or struggling to find their place in a new community. A wordless journey
Ages 5–9
The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan
Jasmine Warga
For the child navigating the complex shift from childhood play to the more complicated social dynamics of middle school.
Ages 8–12
Danger! Tiger Crossing
Lin Oliver
For the child adjusting to a new neighborhood who needs a reminder that everyday places can hold extraordinary secrets a
Ages 7–10
Summerhouse Time
Eileen Spinelli
For the child who cherishes family traditions but feels the bittersweet pull of growing up as their favorite childhood r
Ages 8–12
Now and Zen
Linda Gerber
For the teen navigating the space between two cultures while trying to find where they truly belong during a life-changi
Ages 12–17
Let’s Play! A Book About Making Friends
Amanda McCardie
For the child who feels shy or lonely in a new crowd, this gentle story shows how small acts of kindness can build the b
Ages 3–7
Nowhere Boy
Katherine Marsh
For the child grappling with news about global conflicts or seeking to understand the refugee experience through a lens
Ages 10–14
Street Talk
Ann Warren Turner
For the child who finds magic in the hustle and bustle of city streets, these rhythmic poems celebrate everything from s
Ages 8–12
Blue Horse
Helen Stephens
For the child who feels shy in new places. This gentle story follows Tilly as she uses her imagination to find the coura
Ages 3–7
The Stray
Dick King-Smith
For the child curious about why some people feel lonely, this heartwarming story follows a family who 'adopts' a runaway
Ages 7–10
The Next New Syrian Girl
Ream Shukairy
For the teen girl navigating the weight of cultural expectations and the complex layers of her identity within a Syrian
Ages 14–18
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