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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+
Wilma Mankiller
Linda Lowery
Wilma Mankiller returns to the Oklahoma hills of her childhood to lead her people and champion Native American civil rig
Ages 7–10
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March
Lynda Blackmon Lowery
Fifteen-year-old Lynda Blackmon Lowery joins the historic fifty-four-mile march from Selma to Montgomery to fight for th
Ages 10–14
Something Wonderful
Jenny Nimmo
For the child discovering that the world is full of hidden magic, encouraging a sense of awe and the belief that somethi
Ages 4–8
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Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Ann Petry
For the young reader beginning to grapple with the history of systemic unfairness and seeking a model of unshakable cour
Ages 10–14
Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs
Sandra Markle
Join global scientists as they use the scientific method to track a mysterious fungus and save the vanishing golden frog
Ages 8–12
Train I Ride
Paul Mosier
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loss while navigating a new, uncertain future. This story follows Mayo'
Ages 10–14
Wing Jones
Katherine Webber
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family tragedy and searching for a path through grief while discovering thei
Ages 12–18
Lights on the Nile
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child who needs to find their inner strength when separated from home, this adventure explores bravery and perse
Ages 8–12
Gracie the Lighthouse Cat
Ruth Brown
For children needing courage during a storm or comfort when things feel lost. This parallel story of a cat and a histori
Ages 3–7
We Troubled the Waters
Ntozake Shange
For the child asking about fairness and the heroes of history, this lyrical collection honors the bravery of those who f
Ages 8–12
Ziggy Stardust & Me
James Brandon
For the teenager navigating the pressure to change who they are while finding hope and healing in the transformative pow
Ages 14–18
Sea Bear
written and illustrated by Lindsay Moore
For the child learning to navigate seasons of waiting and change. A lyrical look at a polar bear's journey across the sh
Ages 4–8
Ellen Foster
Kaye Gibbons
After losing her mother and escaping her dangerous father, eleven-year-old Ellen Foster searches for a place to belong a
Ages 12–18
Voices Series #2
Voices From the Underground Railroad
Kay Winters
A secret network of safe houses and brave abolitionists helps freedom seekers navigate the dangerous path from the South
Ages 8–12
Fake Dates and Mooncakes
Sher Lee
Dylan is fighting to save his family's takeout shop through a high-stakes baking contest while falling for Theo and heal
Ages 13–18
Santa's Christmas Journey
Roger Brooke
For the child who needs to understand that it is never too late to change for the better and open one's heart to others.
Ages 8–14
The One Day House
Julia Durango
For the teen grappling with questions of self worth and individual destiny when their identity feels preordained by othe
Ages 12–18
La Frontera
Deborah Mills, Alfredo Alva
For children navigating the complex emotions of a big move or a new country, this bilingual memoir offers a brave and ho
Ages 4–9
Miriam's Secret
Debby Waldman
For those seeking to understand family legacy and the power of art to bridge the gap between where we are and where we c
Ages 8–12
Child of the Mountains
Marilyn Sue Shank
For the child grappling with the weight of family separation and the injustice of the world while holding onto a flicker
Ages 9–13
No Mirrors in My Nana's House
Ysaye M. Barnwell
Vibrant paintings and a rhythmic song celebrate a young girl who sees her beauty and worth reflected in her grandmother’
Ages 3–8
The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees
Don Brown
For the teenager grappling with news of global displacement, this graphic novel provides a human face to the Syrian refu
Ages 12–18
Silent Witness: A True Story of the Civil War, The
Robin Friedman
For the child curious about history's big moments, this gentle perspective shows how even a child's toy can witness the
Ages 6–10
Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader seeking to understand their roots, this collection of voices captures the heartbeat, history, and v
Ages 10–16
