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Hope & Optimism

Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit

6,578 books about hope & optimism

0–3 yrs693 books

4–7 yrs2480 books

8–11 yrs2045 books

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Ask Me How I Got Here

Christine Heppermann

For the teenager navigating the complex intersection of faith, bodily autonomy, and a life-changing choice following an

Cover of Traveling the Freedom Road: From Slavery and the Civil War Through Reconstruction

Traveling the Freedom Road: From Slavery and the Civil War Through Reconstruction

Linda Barrett Osborne

First-hand slave narratives and personal diaries reveal the raw emotion and difficult reality of life through the Civil

Cover of A Seed in the Sun

A Seed in the Sun

A young farmworker finds her voice and her strength when she joins Dolores Huerta and other activists in the historic 19

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12–18 yrs

1042 books

Cover of The Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea

The Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea

Helaine Becker

For the curious young scientist who wonders how the ocean works and wants to protect our blue planet through hands-on di

Ages 8–12

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Scientists in the Field

Sea Turtle Scientist

Stephen R. Swinburne

For the nature-loving child who wants to see how science works in the real world. Follow a dedicated veterinarian as she

Cover of After the Ashes

After the Ashes

For the child learning to find their inner strength and resilience when the world literally shifts beneath their feet du

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Better With Butter

Victoria Piontek

Twelve-year-old Marvel struggles with intense anxiety until she meets an unlikely friend: a fainting goat in need of a p

Cover of Journeys for Freedom: A New Look at America's Story

Journeys for Freedom: A New Look at America's Story

Elspeth Leacock, Susan Washburn Buckley

True stories of people who risked everything for liberty come to life through detailed maps and vibrant illustrations of

Cover of Tiny Stitches

Gwendolyn Hooks

For the child who needs to see that talent and hard work deserve recognition, even when others try to ignore them. A pow

Cover of The Moving-Box Sukkah

The Moving-Box Sukkah

A new apartment starts to feel like home as a boy and his mom use moving boxes to build a creative space for their Sukko

Cover of Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance

Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance

Bethany C. Morrow

For teens navigating a world that feels unfair, this anthology provides a powerful mirror for those learning to stand up

Cover of The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku

The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku

Olympic gold medals and world records mark the life of a legendary Hawaiian surfer who rose to global fame while battlin

Cover of Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX, the Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America

Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX, the Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America

Karen Blumenthal

Witness the decades-long battle for Title IX and learn how this landmark law broke down barriers for girls in American c

Cover of Out of Reach

For the teen struggling with the heavy burden of a sibling's addiction. This story provides a space to process the compl

Cover of Minus-One Club, The

Minus-One Club, The

Struggling after the death of his sister, Kermit is invited into a secret high school support group where students navig

Cover of Little Mist

Angela McAllister

Eärendil the mariner sails his ship toward a paradise in the heavens, carrying a prized sun-jewel that shines forever as

Cover of Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence

Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence

For the child who needs a boost of confidence to keep practicing when things get tough. This story shows how Michael Jor

Cover of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality

Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality

For the child noticing when things aren't fair, this courtroom framed biography shows how one girl from Brooklyn changed

Cover of Darkness Everywhere

Darkness Everywhere

For the child questioning how one person can change the world or trying to understand the roots of global conflict and t

Cover of In the Meadow

For the child who feels like they don't quite belong at home, this epic journey explores the longing for a place where y

Cover of Growing Up Under a Red Flag: A Memoir of Surviving the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Growing Up Under a Red Flag: A Memoir of Surviving the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Ying Chang Compestine

For the child curious about life in other times and places, this memoir offers a window into growing up with courage dur

Cover of The March Against Fear

The March Against Fear

Archival photographs bring to life James Meredith’s march across Mississippi and the historic tension between non-violen

Cover of Tell Me Three Things

Tell Me Three Things

For the teenager navigating the heavy cloud of grief while trying to find a sense of belonging in a brand new, intimidat

Cover of The Iceberg Hermit

The Iceberg Hermit

Stranded on an Arctic iceberg in 1757, seventeen-year-old Allan fights for his life with only an orphaned polar bear cub