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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Kotuku
Deborah Savage
Win navigates the grief of losing a friend by digging into a mystery that links the history of Cape Cod to the Maori peo
Ages 12–17
Why Does the Coqui Sing?
Barbara Garland Polikoff
Thirteen-year-old Luz finds that moving to Puerto Rico is a slow, difficult climb as she tries to find her rhythm in a c
Ages 8–12
Tales from Maple Ridge #1
Logan Pryce Makes a Mess
Grace Gilmore
While his family’s farm struggles, Logan uses his natural gift for inventing and fixing things to try and save their liv
Ages 6–9
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12–18 yrs
1031 books
Wonderful Feels Like This
Sara Lövestam
Steffi escapes the loneliness of school bullying through an unexpected friendship with an elderly jazz musician whose st
Ages 12–17
We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration
Frank Abe, Tamiko Nimura
Three American citizens risk everything to stand against the unlawful loss of their rights during wartime incarceration
Ages 12–18
Heat #2
Strike Zone
Mike Lupica
Twelve-year-old star pitcher Nick Garcia fights to keep his head in the game while fearing his undocumented parents coul
Ages 8–12
Loose Threads
Lorie Ann Grover
Seventh grade is hard enough without worrying about Grandma's illness, but Kay finds strength in the proud women of her
Ages 10–14
From the Lighthouse
Liz Chipman
Facing the difficult truth that their mother is not coming home, Weezie and her father must rely on their inner strength
Ages 8–12
Freak Magnet
Andrew Auseon
Two teenagers facing immense grief find an unexpected lifeline in one another as they navigate loss and the search for a
Ages 14–18
Finders Keepers
Shelley Tougas
After her father loses his job, Christa teams up with a new friend to hunt for Al Capone’s legendary hidden loot to save
Ages 8–12
Schizo
Nic Sheff
Sixteen-year-old Miles grapples with the intense reality of living with mental illness and the shifting landscape of his
Ages 14–18
Beekman's Big Deal
Michael de Guzman
Tired of constantly moving to stay ahead of debt collectors, Beekman decides it is time to stop running and finally find
Ages 8–12
Missing Mommy
Rebecca Cobb
Soft pastel drawings capture the quiet, honest emotions of a young child trying to understand and process the death of a
Ages 3–7
Waiting for May
Janet Morgan Stoeke
Follow a young boy's emotional journey across the globe as his family travels to China to finally meet his new adopted s
Ages 4–8
Ol' Bloo's Road to Show Business
Jan Huling
Four old, rejected animals journey through the Louisiana swamps on a quest for stardom in this vibrant retelling of the
Ages 4–8
The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price
Jennifer Maschari
For children navigating the complex waves of grief, this story uses a magical portal to explore the temptation to stay i
Ages 8–12
Jerk, California
Jonathan Friesen
While on a road trip to find the truth about his father, Jack learns to manage his Tourette's syndrome and gain newfound
Ages 13–18
Pablo Finds a Treasure
Andrée Poulin
Pablo and his sister use their wits to stay safe while searching for valuable scraps in a local dump to help their famil
Ages 4–8
Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Three six-year-old girls face incredible hostility with quiet dignity as they become the first to integrate their elemen
Ages 6–10
Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor
Larry Dane Brimner
The clash between a courageous Reverend and a defiant police chief in Birmingham sparked a pivotal chapter of the Americ
Ages 10–14
Fleabiscuit Sings!
Marlene Fanta Shyer
A boy singer and his talented canine companion face a heartbreaking separation when the dog is sent to live with a stran
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 7–12
