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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+
Grape Thief
Kristine L. Franklin
Twelve-year-old Cuss fights to stay in school while his small Washington town struggles through the financial hardships
Ages 9–13
This Is My America
Kim Johnson
With her father on death row and her brother now a fugitive, Tracy Beaumont fights to uncover the racist secrets of her
Ages 14–18
The Devil in Vienna
Doris Orgel
Told through the journal of a Jewish teenager, this story follows a deep friendship between two girls as the shadow of N
Ages 10–14
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970 books
Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child discovering how their unique talents, whether speaking or singing, can join with others to change the worl
Ages 6–10
Fighting for Yes! The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann
Maryann Cocca-Leffler
For the child who feels frustrated by unfair rules or being told no. Discover how Judy Heumann turned a lifetime of 'no'
Ages 6–10
Animal Stories #2
Lost in the Storm
Holly Webb
For the child who feels a deep sense of responsibility and worry for their pets. This gentle story explores the bond bet
Ages 6–9
Stone Fox
John Reynolds Gardiner
Young Willy and his dog Searchlight enter a high-stakes dogsled race against the legendary Stone Fox to win the prize mo
Ages 8–12
Are We All Lemmings & Snowflakes?
Holly Bourne
For the teenager navigating the heavy pressure of mental health struggles and the overwhelming noise of digital life.
Ages 14–18
Picturing a Nation
Martin W. Sandler
Iconic images from photographers like Dorothea Lange capture the resilience and everyday reality of Americans living thr
Ages 10–14
Red-Dirt Jessie #1
Red-Dirt Jessie
Anna Myers
Amidst the dust and despair of the Depression, young Jessie finds hope as she attempts to tame a wild dog and help her f
Ages 8–12
Life's a Funny Proposition, Horatio
Barbara Garland Polikoff
Grief ripples through a family as Horatio mourns his father while helping his grandfather cope with the loss of a belove
Ages 8–12
March #2
March: Book Two
John Lewis, Andrew Aydin
For the young person starting to notice injustice in the world and wondering how one person can possibly stand up agains
Ages 12–18
Magic Ponies #4
Show-Jumping Dreams
Sue Bentley
Alexandra’s world changes after a jumping accident when she meets Comet, a magical pony who needs her help on a quest to
Ages 6–9
Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse
Darcy Whitecrow, Heather M. O'Connor
For the child who loves animals and wants to see how a small group of determined people can stand up for what is right t
Ages 4–8
Seasons #2
Fall Is for School
Robert Neubecker
For the child who is feeling nervous or grumpy about summer ending, this high-energy book turns school jitters into autu
Ages 3–7
Out! How to be Your Authentic Self
Miles McKenna
For the teen exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation, this graphic-heavy guide offers a roadmap for coming
Ages 12–18
Matched #3
Reached
Ally Condie
For the teen navigating complex loyalties and the weight of responsibility while fighting for a more just world.
Ages 12–18
The Story Of Easter: A picture book for children.
Jayla Joseph
For the family seeking a simple way to explain the religious origins of Easter through the story of Jesus, written speci
Ages 3–7
Summer's End
Audrey Couloumbis
Four generations gather on a family farm in 1965, tethered together by worry for brothers and uncles caught in the draft
Ages 10–14
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
World Cup
Matt Christopher
For the soccer-obsessed child who wants to know everything about the game's history, from legendary goals to the rise of
Ages 8–12
The Children's Bible
Jenny Tyler, Heather Amery
Beloved stories from the Old and New Testaments come to life in this specially selected retelling for young children.
Ages 4–9
Under the Quilt of Night
Deborah Hopkinson
A young girl journeys through the shadows of the Underground Railroad, following the stars toward a life of freedom in t
Ages 4–9
Scientists in the Field
Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot
Sy Montgomery
For the child who feels a deep connection to the natural world and wants to see how science and passion can save a speci
Ages 10–14
Party Animals
Saving the Environment
Hassaan Abdeen
For the young explorer curious about how to help our planet, this graphic novel makes big environmental ideas feel manag
Ages 7–11
