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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+
Antonio en el pais del silencio (Antonio in the Country of Silence)
Mercedes Neuschäfer-Carlón
Moving to Germany feels quiet and lonely for Antonio until two new friends help him find his voice in an unfamiliar coun
Ages 9–12
True Colors
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
Against the backdrop of the Korean War and a royal coronation, an abandoned orphan named Blue embarks on a poignant sear
Ages 8–12
Building a Dream: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions
Darshana Khiani
For children who need to see how creativity and grit can turn 'impossible' into reality when they lack the resources or
Ages 4–8
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Piece by Piece: Ernestine's Gift for President Roosevelt
Lupe Ruiz-Flores
Using only wood from government food crates, a young girl during the Great Depression carves a heartfelt thank-you gift
Ages 5–9
Fancy That
Esther Hershenhorn
A determined young portrait painter travels through 19th-century America, facing mishaps and adventures while trying to
Ages 4–8
Speranza's Sweater
Marcy Pusey
For children navigating the complex emotions of foster care, displacement, or loss, using the comforting metaphor of a m
Ages 4–10
Welcome to America, Champ!
Catherine Stier
Thomas leaves England behind for a new life in 1945, feeling both nervous and hopeful as he journeys toward America with
Ages 6–10
Young Queer America
Maxwell Poth
A powerful collection of photos and essays for teens looking to see their own lives reflected through the diverse voices
Ages 14–18
Alex Ko: From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliot Story
Alex Ko
Follow a young dancer’s real-life journey from his home in Iowa all the way to the bright lights of Broadway to star in
Ages 8–12
American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky
Sherri L. Smith, Elizabeth Wein
Determined Black pilots in the early 20th century rise above segregation and systemic barriers to claim their rightful p
Ages 12–18
American Road Trip
Patrick Flores-Scott
Teodoro’s world shifts when his brother returns from Iraq, forcing his family to face new, difficult realities during an
Ages 14–18
A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance and Hope
Patrice Caldwell
Sixteen powerful tales of fantasy and science fiction center on Black girlhood, weaving together themes of magic, resist
Ages 14–18
Primary Sources of the Civil Rights Movement
Coretta Scott King and the Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Jackie F. Stanmyre
For the young activist looking to understand how change is sustained. Discover how Coretta Scott King built a lasting in
Ages 12–18
Cloud of Outrageous Blue, A
Vesper Stamper
Sixteen-year-old Edyth sees the world in vivid colors as she illuminates manuscripts while the Black Death sweeps throug
Ages 12–18
Grandad #1
Grandad's Camper
Harry Woodgate
For the child honoring a loved one's memory while helping a grieving family member find happiness again through shared s
Ages 3–7
Napí Goes to the Mountain
Antonio Ramírez
Vivid watercolors illustrate a dream-like quest as two children in Mexico travel toward the mountains to find their miss
Ages 5–9
Just In Case You Want to Fly
Julie Fogliano
Soft paint and collage illustrations wrap a child in the comfort of tea, music, and cozy blankets before they drift off
Ages 3–7
Dreidels on the Brain
Joel Ben Izzy
Twelve-year-old Joel navigates family troubles and the isolation of being the only Jewish student in his school while ho
Ages 10–14
Sea Lions in the Parking Lot: Animals on the Move in a Time of Pandemic
Lenora Todaro
When humans stayed inside during the pandemic, animals began to wander into parking lots and cities, claiming new spaces
Ages 4–8
Freedom Summer for Young People: The Violent Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America a Democracy
Bruce Watson
College students risk their lives in the heat of 1964 Mississippi to register voters and open schools during a turning p
Ages 12–18
The Very Lonely Tree
Sue Fox
For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling to find where they belong in a new group.
Ages 3–7
Trash Revolution
Erica Fyvie
See exactly what happens to your trash through detailed diagrams and fun facts that show how we can reduce waste and pro
Ages 8–12
Lucy's Cave
Karen B. Winnick
Eleven-year-old Lucy and her family seek safety in local caves during a Civil War siege in this true story of resilience
Ages 6–10
Hooray! It's Time to go Back to School!
Sarah Senne, Teresa Dennett Gonzalez
For the child feeling nervous about the end of summer, this rhyming story transforms first-day jitters into excitement f
Ages 3–7
