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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,260 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2383 books
8–11 yrs
1950 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Lenny's Book of Everything
Karen Foxlee
Lenny and her brother Davey find wonder in the pages of an encyclopedia, using facts and imagination to cope as Davey gr
Ages 10–14
My Book of Life by Angel
Martine Leavitt
For mature teens processing heavy themes of survival, this verse novel explores the vulnerability of life on the streets
Ages 14–18
Women of Our Time
Dolly Parton: Country Goin' to Town
Susan Saunders
Follow the legendary Dolly Parton from her humble childhood in the mountains to the bright lights of country music stard
Ages 7–11
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970 books
Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance
Nikki Grimes
Lines from Harlem Renaissance women poets are reborn in this collection of contemporary verse paired with bold, stylized
Ages 10–18
Hannah's Journal
written and ill. by Marissa Moss
For the child grappling with the uncertainty of a major move or searching for their place in a new culture. This diary c
Ages 8–12
Friday Night is Papa Night
Ruth A. Sonneborn
Friday nights are usually full of family joy when Papa returns, but the evening turns to worry when he fails to walk thr
Ages 4–8
La Línea
Ann Jaramillo
Fifteen-year-old Miguel sets out on a dangerous journey from Mexico to California, but his sister’s refusal to stay behi
Ages 12–18
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark
Glenda Millard
In an Australia torn apart by war, a group of runaways and outcasts creates a fragile, beautiful home together amidst th
Ages 12–16
Crossing Ebenezer Creek
Tonya Bolden
Freedom and love feel within reach for a formerly enslaved girl as the Civil War ends, until a sudden tragedy reveals th
Ages 12–18
Let's Ride the School Bus! (Public Transportation, 3)
Winston Garrett
Follow the major milestones and pivotal moments that have shaped African-American history throughout the years.
Ages 6–10
The Seventh Wish
Kate Messner
Twelve-year-old Charlie catches a magical fish that grants wishes, but she soon faces a family crisis that magic might n
Ages 10–14
Finn Reeder Flu Fighter
Eric Stevens
For the child curious about how leaders are chosen or the buzz of a big election. This story helps demystify the excitem
Ages 7–11
Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child captivated by towering cranes and city skylines, this story marvels at the grit and wonder of building som
Ages 4–8
The Winter Horses
Philip Kerr
For the young reader seeking to understand courage and loyalty in the face of impossible odds. A gripping story of a gir
Ages 10–14
Black-eyed Suzie
Susan Shaw
For the young teen processing deep family trauma or the invisible scars of neglect. This powerful novel explores the dif
Ages 12–17
Torpedoed
Deborah Heiligman
For the young reader grappling with the weight of history and seeking examples of extraordinary bravery and resilience i
Ages 10–14
The Landing
John Ibbitson
A talented boy feels stuck in his life on a remote, impoverished island until a wealthy visitor offers a chance for his
Ages 12–16
A History for Peter #3
America Moves Forward
Gerald W. Johnson
For the student curious about how modern America came to be. This narrative history helps children make sense of the com
Ages 10–14
Tall Story
Candy Gourlay
For the child navigating a blended family or waiting to meet a long-lost relative, this story explores the complexities
Ages 10–14
The Royal Bee
Frances Park, Ginger Park
For the child who feels like an outsider because of where they come from, this story celebrates the courage to chase big
Ages 5–9
Chanda #2
Chanda's Wars
Allan Stratton
Following a promise made to her mother, Chanda must find the strength to protect her younger siblings from the dangers o
Ages 14–18
We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance
Deborah Hopkinson
Twelve Jewish children and teenagers find extraordinary ways to resist and survive across Nazi-occupied countries during
Ages 10–14
Learning to Breathe
Janice Lynn Mather
Surrounded by the calm of a yoga retreat, sixteen-year-old Indy seeks a moment of peace to process a devastating betraya
Ages 14–18
Irena's Children
Tilar J. Mazzeo
Working with the Polish resistance, Irena Sendler risks everything to smuggle hundreds of Jewish children to safety duri
Ages 10–14
