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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Loud and Proud: The Life of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm
Lesa Cline-Ransome
A studious girl uses her powerful voice and sharp intelligence to overcome obstacles and become a historic changemaker f
Ages 4–8
Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality
Larry Dane Brimner
Archival photos and documents reveal the powerful true story of Mildred and Richard Loving and their landmark Supreme Co
Ages 10–14
Pika Country: Climate Change at the Top of the World
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, Marlo Garnsworthy
High in the alpine peaks, the tiny pika faces a shrinking habitat as climate change threatens the delicate balance of li
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12–18 yrs
970 books
Ages 7–12
Thomas Paine, Crusader for Liberty
Albert Marrin
Follow the turbulent life of the man whose fiery pamphlets and dedication to liberty helped ignite revolutions in Americ
Ages 12–18
Earth-friendly Buildings, Bridges and More
Etta Kaner
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how green engineering works through simple experiments and diagrams that show
Ages 8–12
American Sisters #10
Pacific Odyssey to California 1905
Laurie Lawlor
Poetry weaves through this moving account of a Korean immigrant family facing the hardships of life in Hawaii and Califo
Ages 8–12
This Place
Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Sonny Assu, Brandon Mitchell
For teens and young adults seeking to understand the deep, often untold history of Indigenous people in Canada through p
Ages 12–18
Orcas Everywhere
written and photographed by Mark Leiren-Young
The history and culture of orcas are captured in vivid photographs alongside a vital call to action regarding their trea
Ages 9–12
Girls with Guts: The Road to Breaking Barriers and Bashing Records
Debbie Gonzales
Meet the gritty women who broke records and fought for the right to compete in sports long before they were welcome on t
Ages 6–9
Rules for Stealing Stars
Corey Ann Haydu
For children navigating the heavy burden of a parent's addiction, this story uses magical worlds to help sisters find sa
Ages 8–12
All the Earth, Thrown to the Sky
Joe R. Lansdale
Fleeing the devastating Dust Storms of Oklahoma after the death of his parents, Jack and two friends set out on a perilo
Ages 12–17
Skinny
Donna Cooner
Even after gastric bypass surgery, fifteen-year-old Ever must face Skinny, the persistent inner voice that feeds her sel
Ages 13–18
Leaf
written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann
A misplaced polar bear causes fear among the forest animals until they look past his appearance to help him find his way
Ages 3–7
The Three-Year Tumble
Dayeon Auh
A man fears a tumble on a legendary hill has cursed him to only three years of life until a child uses clever logic to t
Ages 4–8
The Last Honey Bee
Wayne Gerard Trotman
For the child who wonders how they can help the planet, this gentle story introduces the vital importance of bees and th
Ages 3–7
Voices in the Air
Naomi Shihab Nye
Ninety-five original poems pay homage to the voices of musicians, writers, and thinkers who have shaped our world and ou
Ages 12–18
10 Things I Can See From Here
Carrie Mac
Seventeen-year-old Maeve balances the weight of severe anxiety with the complexities of her father’s addiction and her o
Ages 14–18
My Brother Abe
Harry Mazer
Life on the frontier is grueling, but Sally Lincoln stands as a constant pillar of support and friendship for her younge
Ages 8–12
Whales and Us: Our Shared Journey
India Desjardins
Humans and whales are more connected than you think. Learn how studying their unique biology and social behaviors can he
Ages 9–12
The Shaking Bag
Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
Kindness brings its own magic in this modern folktale about an old woman, a mysterious raven, and the unexpected rewards
Ages 4–8
Willowood
Cecilia Galante
Moving to a new city leaves fifth grader Lily feeling lonely and invisible. Her world begins to change as she gathers a
Ages 8–12
Lost at Windy River: A True Story of Survival
Trina Rathgeber
Separated from her family during a blinding snowstorm, 13-year-old Ilse is stranded. She must use every ounce of her kno
Ages 6–10
The Night of the Burning
Linda Press Wulf
After a violent pogrom destroys her home in Poland, an orphaned girl named Devorah travels across the world to start ove
Ages 10–14
Year of No Rain
by
When soldiers destroy their village, an eleven-year-old boy and his friends must rely on one another as they wander thro
Ages 10–14
