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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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Fire and Rayne
Kate Cann
For the teenager seeking a sense of belonging while navigating the intense, moody transition of moving to a remote new h
Ages 12–17
Concealed
Christina Diaz Gonzalez
For the child who feels like they are always the new kid. This fast paced thriller explores the courage needed to find y
Ages 8–12
Beautiful Chaos
Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
For the teen grappling with the weight of impossible choices and the realization that saving what you love often require
Ages 12–18
The Thirteenth Home of Noah Bradley
Amber Lee Dodd
For the child who feels like they are always the 'new kid,' this story explores the longing for a permanent place to cal
Ages 9–12
The Incredible Magic of Being
Kathryn Erskine
For the sensitive child who feels a deep connection to the universe and worries about their place in it while navigating
Ages 8–12
Gibberish
Young Vo
For the child who feels like an outsider because of a language barrier or a move, this story shows how friendship and ar
Ages 4–8
Summer Nights
Caroline B. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the bittersweet transition between school years, this story explores the shifting tides of h
Ages 12–17
Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie
Julie Sternberg
For the child navigating the heartache of a favorite person moving away, this gentle verse novel honors the big feelings
Ages 7–10
The Madness Underneath
Maureen Johnson
For the teen navigating life after a traumatic event, finding that the world they return to has changed just as much as
Ages 13–18
From E to You
Chris d'Lacey, Linda Newbery
For the teenager grappling with a recent loss or family secrets. This email-based story follows two teens finding connec
Ages 12–16
One Day a Mayfly
Shirley Marr
For the child grappling with the concept of time or the beauty of short-lived moments, this lyrical story celebrates liv
Ages 4–8
Strawberry Summer
Kelly McKain
For the child facing a major family transition, this heartening story follows Holly as she swaps city life for a fruit f
Ages 9–12
Casualties of War
Chris Lynch
For the teenager grappling with the weight of difficult choices and the shifting bonds of childhood friendships during a
Ages 12–17
The Dead List
Jennifer L. Armentrout
For the older teen navigating the intensity of first love while facing a high-stakes threat in their hometown.
Ages 14–18
Home Again
Kallie George
For the child learning how to stay brave and work with others when their community faces a scary change or a sudden emer
Ages 7–10
Ivy Lost and Found
Cynthia Lord
For the child adjusting to a new family dynamic or feeling like they don't quite fit in. A gentle story about a library
Ages 6–9
The Pirates Next Door
Jonny Duddle
For the child who feels like an outsider or has a friend that others don't understand. A girl befriends her new pirate n
Ages 4–8
Superfudge
Judy Blume
For the child adjusting to a big move or a growing family, Peter's hilariously relatable struggles with his eccentric yo
Ages 8–12
It Ain't So Awful, Falafel
Firoozeh Dumas
For the child navigating the pressure to fit in while their family's heritage is misunderstood by the world around them.
Ages 10–14
My Sister Celia
Judith Caseley
For the child who feels left behind as an older sibling reaches a new milestone, this story validates the bittersweet fe
Ages 4–8
Pillow of Clouds
Marc Talbert
For the teen feeling caught in the middle of a high-conflict divorce, Chester's story validates the heavy guilt of choos
Ages 11–15
Belzhar
Meg Wolitzer
For the teenager paralyzed by the loss of a first love, this story explores the thin line between healing through memori
Ages 14–18
Pavi Sharma's Guide to Going Home
Bridget Farr
For the child who wants to help others or feels like they don't quite fit in. Pavi uses her street smarts to protect a y
Ages 8–12
The Gadget
Paul Zindel
For the curious child navigating a move to a new place or feeling the weight of a parent's heavy secrets during a turnin
Ages 10–14
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