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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,252 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs669 books

4–7 yrs2382 books

8–11 yrs1944 books

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Cover of Angel of Greenwood

Angel of Greenwood

Poetry and dance bring two teenagers together in Tulsa's Black Wall Street just before a violent mob threatens to destro

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The People Remember

Connect your child to the deep roots of history and the joy of community through the seven principles of Kwanzaa and the

Cover of Deer Run Home

Ann Clare LeZotte

Intense free verse tells the story of a Deaf girl relying on her sister and her own inner strength to survive a difficul

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12–18 yrs

970 books

Just Under the Clouds

Melissa Sarno

For the child grappling with housing instability or the loss of a parent, this moving story explores how to find a sense

Ages 8–12

Cover of Ukraine: Remember Also Me, Testimonies from the War

Ukraine: Remember Also Me, Testimonies from the War

George Butler, foreword by Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States

For the teenager grappling with global news, this powerful collection of testimonies and reportage drawings provides a h

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Orphan Island #2

For the child grappling with big questions about fairness and freedom. This historical journey follows a brave boy's esc

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Last Bit-Bear: A Fable, The

For children processing big environmental changes and the weight of being the last of something, this fable offers a gen

Cover of Here and Queer: A Queer Girl's Guide to Life

Here and Queer: A Queer Girl's Guide to Life

For the teen or tween navigating her queer identity. This supportive guide offers practical advice on coming out, buildi

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Lost in Outer Space

For the reader who loves heart-pounding true stories about facing impossible odds and the bravery it takes to survive wh

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Tony Johnston, María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

For the young reader processing the heavy reality of borders, family separation, and the incredible grit required to see

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Child of the Dream

Sharon Robinson

For the child finding their voice during times of social change. This memoir follows Jackie Robinson's daughter as she n

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Like Water on Stone

For the young reader processing the weight of history and the strength required to survive when everything familiar is l

Cover of Shutting Out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York, 1880-1924

Shutting Out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York, 1880-1924

Deborah Hopkinson

Step into the crowded rooms of the Lower East Side through the eyes of five young immigrants who arrived in New York Cit

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Coming to America: A Muslim Family's Story

Full-color photos capture the real-life move from Alexandria, Egypt, to New York City as a family navigates the challeng

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Road to Tater Hill

Edith M. Hemingway

For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a family loss. A gentle story about finding light and healing during a

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Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed

Laurie Halse Anderson

Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed

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The Boy at the Back of the Class

Onjali Q. Raúf

For the child who notices a peer sitting alone at lunch or wonders why a new student doesn't speak their language yet. A

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I Remember Beirut

Zeina Abirached

Artist Zeina Abirached shares childhood memories of growing up in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War, from family hist

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This Light Between Us

For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or the pain of forced separation from those they love across di

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Melena's Jubilee

For the child who needs a fresh start after making a mistake. This story explores how a 'jubilee day' of forgiveness can

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The Secret Under My Skin #1

Secret Under My Skin, The

Janet E. McNaughton

An orphan named Blay leaves a work camp to monitor the recovering environment. In this future world, she must uncover th

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My Country, 'Tis of Thee: How One Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights

Claire Rudolf Murphy

One famous melody travels through time, evolving from a tribute to a king into a powerful anthem for the American Civil

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Words on Bathroom Walls

For the teenager navigating the weight of a mental health diagnosis while trying to find connection and normalcy in the

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The Distance to Home

For the child processing the loss of a loved one while trying to find their way back to the activities they used to love