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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,575 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
691 books
4–7 yrs
2479 books
8–11 yrs
2045 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
Carmen Agra Deedy
For the child asking what it means to be a hero when others are being treated unfairly. This legend of a king's quiet de
Ages 6–10
Liberty or Death: The Surprising Story of Runaway Slaves Who Sided with the British During the American Revolution
Margaret Whitman Blair
Thousands of enslaved people fought for the British during the American Revolution, risking everything for a promise of
Ages 9–12
The Last Panther
Todd Mitchell
For the child who feels the weight of our changing planet and wants to find their voice in protecting the natural world.
Ages 8–12
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Wake, Sleepy One: California Poppies and the Super Bloom
Lisa Kerr
For the child who marvels at the first flowers of spring, this poetic journey reveals the hidden magic of seeds waiting
Ages 4–8
The Marvelous Thing That Came From a Spring
Gilbert Ford
For the child who loves to tinker and needs to know that even 'mistakes' can lead to something marvelous.
Ages 4–8
Remixed Classics #5
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix
Anna-Marie McLemore
For the teen exploring the intersections of identity and heritage while longing to find where they truly belong in a wor
Ages 14–18
Getting Away With Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case
Chris Crowe
Learn the true, harrowing story of the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till and how the injustice of his case sparke
Ages 12–18
People In Palestine
Olivia E. Coolidge
For the young reader curious about the ancient world, these stories humanize the people and traditions of Palestine duri
Ages 10–14
The Shadowed Unicorn
Sheila Kelly Welch
For the child processing the heavy weight of loss while watching a sibling retreat into a world of imagination and myste
Ages 9–13
The Boy at the End of the World
Greg van Eekhout
For the child navigating a world that feels big and unpredictable, this story follows the last boy on Earth finding his
Ages 8–12
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
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
America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: the Day the Towers Fell
Don Brown
For the child asking difficult questions about tragic history or seeking to understand the bravery of everyday heroes du
Ages 7–12
Black Gold
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
