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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 Tangerine Tree
Regina Hanson
Ida struggles with her father's departure for America until a shared secret helps her feel close to him despite the mile
Ages 5–8
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow
James Sturm
Even with Jim Crow laws standing in his way, Satchel Paige rises to become a world-class athlete in this fictionalized a
Ages 9–14
Themba
Margaret Sacks
When his father doesn't step off the expected train, young Themba takes matters into his own hands with a brave plan to
Ages 7–10
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970 books
Jackson Friends #3
Papa's Latkes
Michelle Edwards
Papa and his daughters navigate their first Hanukkah without Mama, trying their best to keep her memory alive while maki
Ages 4–8
Orfe
Cynthia Voigt
For the teenager grappling with a friend's self-destructive choices or the heavy weight of trying to save someone they l
Ages 12–18
The Log of Christopher Columbus: The First Voyage, Spring, Summer, and Fall 1492
Christopher Columbus, Steve Lowe
For the curious student exploring primary sources, this adaptation of Columbus's journals reveals the uncertainty and wo
Ages 7–11
Blood on the River #2
Poison in the Colony
Elisa Carbone
For the child curious about how early settlers survived the impossible. This historical thriller explores the grit neede
Ages 10–14
Racing the Past
Sis Deans
For the child processing complex grief after a difficult family situation. This moving story shows how physical movement
Ages 10–14
Frida's Big Dreams
Mina Miranda
For the child who is starting to wonder about the future, this sweet story encourages young readers to imagine all the a
Ages 3–7
Magical Moon Cat #4
Moonbeans and the Circus of Wishes
Annie Dalton
For the child who wants to help a friend in need, this story shows how a little magic and a lot of teamwork can save a f
Ages 7–10
Polar the Titanic Bear
Daisy Corning Stone Spedden
For the child curious about history's big moments, this gentle account of the Titanic disaster provides a safe way to ex
Ages 7–12
Petra Luna #2
The Other Side of the River
Alda P. Dobbs
For the child adjusting to a major move or seeking their place in a new community, this moving story explores finding ho
Ages 8–12
Get to Know Your Government
John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator
Dani Gabriel
For children curious about what it means to be a hero, this accessible biography explores how one man turned hardship in
Ages 7–10
Come August, Come Freedom
Gigi Amateau
For the teen processing the weight of history and the moral necessity of standing up against systemic injustice, even wh
Ages 12–18
Girls Who Changed Science and Art #3
Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth
Jeannine Atkins
For the young activist who wants to change the world, these lyrical portraits of pioneering women show how one person's
Ages 10–14
DK Readers
Kamala Harris
DK Publishing
For the child curious about the people who lead our country. This early reader introduces Kamala Harris's journey from a
Ages 5–8
The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party
Marian Calabro
Letters and diaries from survivors tell the harrowing true story of the Donner Party as they faced a brutal winter on th
Ages 10–14
The 5th Wave #2
The Infinite Sea
Rick Yancey
Cassie Sullivan fights for the survival of the human race. As one of the last few people on Earth, she must find a way t
Ages 14–18
Sprout
Dale Peck
After a painful loss, a teenager named Sprout leaves his old life for Kansas and discovers that a new landscape can hold
Ages 14–18
Tattie's River Journey
Shirley Rousseau Murphy
For children processing big life changes or sudden upheaval. This lyrical tale turns a scary flood into a gentle, unexpe
Ages 4–8
The Lord Is My Shepherd: The Twenty-Third Psalm
Tasha Tudor
For the child seeking a sense of safety and peace. This gentle walk through nature provides comfort and reassurance that
Ages 4–8
The Biggest Snowball Ever!
John Rogan
For children who love the thrill of snowy days and the suspense of a holiday deadline. A group of friends gets caught up
Ages 3–7
Dove Dream
Hendle Rumbaut
Living in the Kansas countryside in 1963, thirteen-year-old Dovey looks back at her past and toward her future while her
Ages 10–14
Anxious Hearts
Tucker Shaw
Modern-day Maine teens who were childhood friends find their bond deepening into love and remain determined to reunite e
Ages 13–18
