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Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism
Hope & Optimism Books for Kids | Wonderlit
6,252 books about hope & optimism
0–3 yrs
669 books
4–7 yrs
2382 books
8–11 yrs
1944 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The King of Dragons
Carol Fenner
Living alone in an abandoned courthouse, homeless Ian finds a new sense of purpose when he studies a kite exhibit and be
Ages 9–12
Mountain Dog
Margarita Engle
For the child navigating family instability or big life transitions, this verse novel offers a path toward healing throu
Ages 8–12
Evicted!: The Struggle for the Right to Vote
Alice Faye Duncan
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this powerful history reveals how families stood together when
Ages 9–12
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Earth Day and the Environmental Movement: Standing Up for Earth
Christy Peterson
See how the vital connection between women and nature fueled a global movement to manage resources and stand up for a he
Ages 11–14
Thanks to My Mother
Schoschana Rabinovici
The bond between a mother and daughter becomes a lifeline through the Vilna Ghetto and concentration camps in this harro
Ages 12–18
Wishing Season
Anica Mrose Rissi
For the child navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a loved one, this story offers a tender look at healing
Ages 8–12
A Place to Hang the Moon
Kate Albus
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or is searching for where they belong. A story about siblings findi
Ages 8–12
Esther Eagle Can't Soar
P.G. Shriver
Young Esther longs to fly, but a fenced-in habitat keeps her grounded until her father and the zoo staff help her reach
Ages 3–7
Unstoppable: How Bayard Rustin Organized the 1963 March on Washington
Michael Long
For the child who wants to know how big changes happen through teamwork and planning. This inspiring biography shows how
Ages 7–11
The Bird Feeder
Andrew Larsen
For a child witnessing the slow decline of a beloved grandparent, this quiet story offers a way to process change throug
Ages 3–7
All Those Secrets of the World
Jane Yolen
While her father is away at war, four-year-old Janie moves to the Chesapeake Bay and discovers a secret about the world
Ages 4–8
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
Lee Wind
For the teen or young adult exploring the history of identity and the courageous lives of LGBTQ+ figures throughout time
Ages 12–18
Super Elijah #2
Eddie and Super Elijah
TK Sutty
Super Elijah rescues an imperfect dog named Eddie from a shelter and teaches him that being different is exactly what ma
Ages 1–8
Kin: Rooted in Hope
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the young reader seeking to understand their place in history and the strength of those who came before them, even t
Ages 10–16
A Suitcase Full
Maryam Kia
Young Kimia and her parents flee Iran, embarking on a global journey that challenges their sense of identity and the mea
Ages 5–9
The Price of Freedom: How One Man Stood Up Against Slavery
Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history and the incredible grit required to reclaim one's own
Ages 8–12
White Rose
Kip Wilson
In the heart of Nazi Germany, a group of brave students leads a secret intellectual resistance, risking everything to di
Ages 12–18
Black Radishes
Susan Lynn Meyer
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world: a story of a young boy finding courage and hope whi
Ages 8–12
I Am Odd, I Am New
Benjamin Giroux
For the child who feels like they see the world differently than their peers. This poetic journey explores the isolation
Ages 5–10
Three Rivers Rising
Jame Richards
Indian aristocrat Nana Saheb leads a rebellion against the East India Company during the 1857 Siege of Cawnpore before m
Ages 12–18
Maya's Song
Renée Watson
For the child discovering their own unique voice through the inspiring legacy of Maya Angelou. A lyrical exploration of
Ages 4–10
Arcady's Goal
Eugene Yelchin
Arcady's Goal
Ages 9–12
What Can't Wait
Ashley Hope Pérez
Marisa balances AP calculus and a new romance with the heavy demands of her Houston barrio home, wondering if her talent
Ages 14–18
This Rebel Heart
Katherine Locke
In 1956 Budapest, Holocaust survivor Csilla joins a student revolution and Jewish folklore comes to life as she fights f
Ages 14–18
