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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+
The Pull of Gravity
Gae Polisner
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of losing a best friend and searching for a way to honor the wishes they le
Ages 12–17
We Are Okay
Nina LaCour
Solitude weighs heavy on Marin during a snowy winter break at college. She must confront the grief of her past to find a
Ages 14–18
We All Looked Up
Tommy Wallach
For the teen grappling with life's big questions while navigating the pressures of high school, social expectations, and
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Elsewhere
Gabrielle Zevin
After a sudden accident, fifteen-year-old Lizzie arrives in a place where life moves backward and everything she knew ab
Ages 12–18
Crazy
Linda Vigen Phillips
For the teenager navigating a parent's mental health crisis while fearing for their own future well-being and identity.
Ages 12–18
Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am
Harry Mazer, Peter Lerangis
For teens grappling with the reality of life after a life-altering injury, this story explores identity and recovery aft
Ages 12–18
Seat at the Table, A: The Nancy Pelosi Story
Elisa Boxer
For the child who needs to see that their voice matters, this biography shows how a young girl from Baltimore grew up to
Ages 5–9
The End
Mats Strandberg
With a meteor destined to hit Earth, two teens in Sweden must decide what truly matters as they try to solve a murder be
Ages 14–18
The Witch's Child
Arthur Yorinks
A lonely witch stitches together a child from scraps and searches for a way to bring her to life. A beautifully eerie st
Ages 4–8
Squanto's Journey
Joseph Bruchac
Lyrical prose and rich illustrations tell the true story of Tisquantum, the courageous Native American who guided the fi
Ages 6–10
Emancipation Proclamation: Lincoln and the Dawn of Liberty
Tonya Bolden
For the student exploring the complexities of American history: this detailed guide uses primary sources to reveal the i
Ages 10–15
Now It Is Winter
Eileen Spinelli
Mother Mouse uses gentle wisdom and beautiful cut-paper art to show her little one how to find joy in the winter frost w
Ages 3–6
Saving Lucas Biggs
Marisa de los Santos, David Teague
Margaret travels back sixty years into the past, using her secret abilities to try and change history and save her fathe
Ages 8–12
Nicole Nieman #2
Lost in America
Marilyn Sachs
After the devastating losses of World War II, a seventeen-year-old girl relies on her wit and resilience to build a new
Ages 12–17
Where Did Baby Go?
SCR
Gentle rhymes and hand-drawn illustrations help answer difficult questions about pregnancy loss with honesty and care.
Ages 3–7
Fortune Cookie Fortunes
Grace Lin
Paper slips inside fortune cookies provide a warm lens through which a young girl observes her family and the small wond
Ages 4–8
Moon at Nine
Deborah Ellis
For the teenager navigating the weight of a secret identity or first love in a society where their very existence is con
Ages 14–18
A Little Wanting Song
Cath Crowley
For the teen who feels like they are waiting for their real life to begin, balancing the ache of loneliness with the mag
Ages 12–17
A Penguin Story
written and ill. by Antoinette Portis
For the child who feels there must be more to the world than what they see every day. This gentle story celebrates the c
Ages 2–6
The Kite
written and ill. by Luis Garay
For the child learning that some things are worth waiting for, this story follows a boy who works hard to earn something
Ages 5–9
Pregnant Pause
Han Nolan
Sixteen-year-old Eleanor faces life-altering choices about her future, her marriage, and her baby in this raw look at te
Ages 14–18
Willow and the Snow Day Dance
Denise Brennan-Nelson
Spunky Willow moves to a new street and uses her creative spirit to win over the neighbors, including the very grumpy Mr
Ages 4–8
A Star in the Night
Jennifer Gladen
For the child feeling anxious about a sick family member, this comforting story uses the Christmas pageant to offer hope
Ages 4–8
Dairy Queen #2
The Off Season
Catherine Gilbert Murdock
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and the sudden, life-altering injuries of a loved one.
Ages 12–18
