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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Safekeeping
Karen Hesse
Armed only with her own resourcefulness, sixteen-year-old Radley flees toward the Canadian border to escape a dangerous
Ages 12–18
Black Girl Power: 15 Stories Celebrating Black Girlhood
Leah Johnson
For the young reader looking for inspiration from real-life heroes, this collection celebrates the achievements of Black
Ages 8–12
Boy, Everywhere #2
Kicked Out
A. M. Dassu
Ali and Sami have found safety in England after fleeing Syria, but now they must race to raise legal funds to save their
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Soldier Doll
Jennifer Gold
For the teen processing the weight of world history and how stories of the past connect us through shared humanity and i
Ages 12–18
Out of the Valley of Horses
Wendy Orr
Honey's family is safe in a hidden magical refuge, but when her father falls ill, she must find a way to escape a place
Ages 9–12
The Orphan Singer
Emily Arnold McCully
For the child who needs to understand that parents' difficult choices are often rooted in deep love and a desire for the
Ages 4–8
Elon Musk
Anna Crowley Redding
A sleek electric sports car with a mannequin driver orbits the sun, marking a historic moment as the first production ca
Ages 8–12
The Moon Came Down on Milk Street
Jean Gralley
When the moon shatters into pieces on Milk Street, a dedicated team of firefighters, rescue workers, and dogs joins forc
Ages 3–7
Black Gold: The Story of Oil in Our Lives
Albert Marrin
For the curious teen asking how the world became so dependent on fossil fuels and what that means for our future environ
Ages 12–18
Lexapros and Cons
Aaron Karo
For the teen feeling overwhelmed by rituals or intrusive thoughts who needs to know that seeking help through therapy an
Ages 14–18
Salvage #3
Blight
Alexandra Duncan
For the teen processing the weight of historical injustice and the powerful, healing bond of family reconnection after a
Ages 13–18
Our Flag Was Still There
Jessie Hartland
For the child curious about why we sing the national anthem, this book reveals the collaborative effort and history behi
Ages 6–10
Lion on the Inside: How One Girl Changed Basketball (CitizenKid series)
Megan Hoyt
Katalin Kariko’s lifelong determination to understand messenger RNA paved the way for a world-saving vaccine in this ins
Ages 6–10
Words in Deep Blue
Cath Crowley
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief or the ache of a first love that went unspoken. A beautiful look at
Ages 14–18
Fresh Ink
Lamar Giles
For the teen seeking to see themselves and their world reflected in stories of joy, struggle, and identity by today's mo
Ages 12–18
Josie Bloom and the Emergency of Life
Susan Hill Long
For the child navigating the confusing waves of a parent leaving and the mystery of what makes a house feel like a home.
Ages 8–12
With a Name Like Love
Tess Hilmo
For the child who values fairness and wonders how to stand up for what is right in a complicated world. A story about fa
Ages 8–12
The Samosa Rebellion
Shanthi Sekaran
In a town divided between Butterflies and Moths, a young boy and his neighbors stand together to protect their community
Ages 8–12
Bigger Than a Bread Box
Laurel Snyder
For the child grappling with a family split and wishing they could simply magic away the hurt and changes in their life.
Ages 8–12
Act Cool
Tobly McSmith
August leaves everything behind to escape a restrictive home, hoping a prestigious performing arts school is the stage w
Ages 14–18
Berliners
Vesper Stamper
Fifteen-year-old twins find their lives torn apart when they are forced to live on opposite sides of the divided city du
Ages 12–18
Devine Intervention
Martha Brockenbrough
For the teen processing big questions about the afterlife and the value of a single life, wrapped in a witty story about
Ages 12–17
Diverse Energies
Joe Monti, Tobias S. Buckell, Daniel H. Wilson
For the teen who feels like they do not fit the typical hero mold. This anthology explores future worlds through the eye
Ages 13–18
My Freedom Trip
Frances Park, Ginger Park
Soo must find the courage to cross the border during the Korean War, clinging to her mother's final words as she journey
Ages 6–10
