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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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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
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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
Dear Miss Breed: The True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II and the Librarian Who Made a Difference
Joanne Oppenheim
When her young patrons were sent to internment camps in 1942, librarian Clara Breed fought to keep their spirits alive t
Ages 10–18
Hurry Freedom: African Americans in Gold Rush California
Jerry Stanley
For the child curious about hidden figures in history, this book explores the grit and determination of African American
Ages 10–14
Bound for the North Star: True Stories of Fugitive Slaves
Dennis Brindell Fradin
John Brown’s own words carry us from a Virginia plantation to freedom in London, recounting a harrowing escape and a lif
Ages 10–14
The Lovely Shoes
Susan Shreve
For the child navigating physical differences and the longing to fit in while staying true to their own spirit and style
Ages 10–14
Salma #1
Salma the Syrian Chef
Danny Ramadan
A Syrian novelist shares a world of immigration, identity, and the search for belonging in this story centered on home a
Ages 4–8
Big Papa and the Time Machine
Daniel Bernstrom
An African American grandfather uses his time machine car to share stories of hope and courage with his grandson in this
Ages 4–8
Always, Jackie
Ron Rabinovitz & J. Patrick Lewis
Follow the life of Jacqueline Kennedy, the First Lady who used her passion for the arts and culture to redefine her role
Ages 6–10
Fish for Jimmy
written and illustrated by Katie Yamasaki
When his family is forced into an incarceration camp during WWII, a young boy's brother risks everything to bring him th
Ages 6–10
Vinyl Moon
Mahogany L. Browne
For the teenager seeking a fresh start after a painful home life, finding healing through the rhythm of a new neighborho
Ages 14–18
Amelia and the Magic Ponies
Sue Houser
When a terrible storm threatens a beloved antique carousel in New Mexico, the wooden horses must find their own brand of
Ages 4–9
The Memory of Forgotten Things
Kat Zhang
For the child grappling with the 'what ifs' of loss and the longing to hold onto a loved one's memory while moving forwa
Ages 8–12
Orca Footprints
Trash Talk: Moving Toward a Zero-Waste World
Michelle Mulder
For the curious child who wonders where their trash goes. Explore the surprising history of waste and how humans are tur
Ages 8–12
Big Water
Andrea Curtis
For the teen navigating the overwhelming weight of loss and the sheer grit required to survive when everything feels los
Ages 13–18
Winnie the Horse Gentler #12
A Girl Named Dan
Dandi Daley Mackall
For the child who has been told they can't do something because of who they are: a spirited look at breaking barriers an
Ages 4–8
Mahalia Jackson
Nina Nolan
For the child who needs to see how a powerful voice can change the world. Discover how Mahalia Jackson's music became th
Ages 4–8
If Ever I Return Again
Corinne Demas
For the child seeking to understand the journey of life and the strength required to stay on a path of integrity when fa
Ages 10–18
Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella
Paul Fleischman
Threads from Cinderella stories found all across the globe are woven together into one magnificent, shimmering tapestry
Ages 5–10
Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla
Alexandra Diaz
For the child grappling with a major move or leaving a beloved home behind. This moving story explores the heartache and
Ages 8–12
Irena Sendler and the Children of the Warsaw Ghetto
Susan Goldman Rubin
One brave social worker risks everything to smuggle hundreds of Jewish children to safety during the Nazi occupation of
Ages 8–12
Voices From the March on Washington
J. Patrick Lewis, George Ella Lyon
Experience the struggle for civil rights through the eyes of John Lewis in this striking graphic novel memoir about the
Ages 12–18
