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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,540 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
686 books
4–7 yrs
2476 books
8–11 yrs
2036 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
STEM Trailblazer Bios
Ralph Baer: The Man Behind Video Games
Nancy Dickmann
Every modern gamer owes a debt to Ralph Baer. Trace the inventions and engineering steps that transformed play into the
Ages 7–10
When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Song!
Danielle LaRosa
For the child discovering their creative spark, this rhythmic journey follows a song finding its voice and learning how
Ages 3–7
Saving Strawberry Farm
Deborah Hopkinson
Davey rallies his neighbors for a Depression-era penny auction, showing how a small community can pull together to prote
Ages 5–9
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1031 books
Love from A to Z #1
Love from A to Z
S. K. Ali
Two Muslim teenagers find an unexpected connection on a flight to Qatar, supporting each other through grief, illness, a
Ages 14–18
Without Separation: Prejudice, Segregation and the Case of Roberto Alvarez
Larry Dane Brimner
When Roberto Alvarez was barred from his school, his immigrant community fought back in a landmark 1931 court case to en
Ages 7–10
The Achievers #1
I Am Queen the Dreamer
Jasmine Furr
For the child who needs a boost in self-esteem and a reminder that their future is limitless, regardless of where they s
Ages 4–8
After Adoption
Moneá
For children navigating the transition into a 'forever family', this gentle story offers reassurance and emotional secur
Ages 3–7
Goodbye, Mr. Spalding
Jennifer Robin Barr
When a giant wall threatens to block their free view of the 1935 Phillies games, two twelve-year-old best friends launch
Ages 8–12
My Super Self Esteem
Dania C Binns
For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a reminder of their inner strength when facing new challenges or social
Ages 4–8
Rescuing Titanic: A True Story of Quiet Bravery in the North Atlantic (Hidden Histories series)
Flora Delargy
The Carpathia races through the ice-cold North Atlantic in a desperate, heroic attempt to rescue the survivors of the si
Ages 8–12
Almost Paradise
Corabel Shofner
With her mother in jail, 12-year-old Ruby Clyde must build a new life with an estranged aunt she barely knows—who also h
Ages 8–12
Jackpot
Nic Stone
Rico balances high school and gas station shifts until she sells a winning lotto ticket that could change her family's l
Ages 14–18
The Unexpected Love Story of Alfred Fiddleduckling
Timothy Basil Ering
Lost at sea and then alone on land, a tiny duckling finds his way back home with the help of a musical friend and a lot
Ages 3–7
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle
Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson, Mary Nethery
For children processing the pain of separation or the deep need for a safe place to belong. This true story celebrates t
Ages 6–10
Rosie's Back To School Excitement
Kimaada Le Gendre
For the child feeling a mix of nerves and wonder about the first day, this story helps channel jitters into confidence a
Ages 3–7
Shigeru Ban Builds a Better World
Isadoro Saturno
For the child who loves to build and wants to know how their creations can help people in need. Discover how one archite
Ages 4–9
The Moonlit Vine
Elizabeth Santiago
Tracing her lineage back through centuries of Puerto Rican history gives Taína the strength she needs to support her com
Ages 12–18
Outrun the Moon
Stacey Lee
Mercy Wong is determined to become an entrepreneur in 1906 San Francisco, navigating a world of barriers and deceit to b
Ages 12–18
The Children We Remember
Chana Byers Abells
A foundational introduction to the Holocaust for children, using authentic photographs to honor the lives and dignity of
Ages 7–11
The Great Unknowable End
Kathryn Ormsbee
Pink lightning and red rain descend upon a small Kansas town in 1977, upending the lives of two teenagers as they face a
Ages 14–18
Dragonfly #1
Dragonfly Secret
Carolyn J. Gold
While fighting to keep their grandfather at home, Nathan and Jessie stumble upon an injured fairy and a secret that coul
Ages 8–12
All Out #2
Out Now: Queer We Go Again!
Saundra Mitchell
Seventeen short stories capture the lives of teens navigating diverse gender identities and the pull between societal ex
Ages 12–18
The Lost Sunflower
Walter Hultgren
For the child grappling with the ending of a season or the concept of loss, this gentle story shows how life transforms
Ages 3–7
Sam and the Moon Queen
Alison Cragin Herzig, Jane Lawrence Mali
Sam finds a homeless girl living in his building and tries to find a way to provide food for her and help for her sick d
Ages 9–12
