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The books in this collection shine a light on the importance of mental health. These books will make young readers feel less alone and encourage them to approach others with empathy and understanding.
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ages 12
and up
/ grades 7
and up
The Greats
With the unexpected help of a giant prehistoric sloth, ghostly grandfathers return to help a suicidal teenager.
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and up
The Guy, the Girl, the Artist and His Ex
The Guy is planning a house party. The Girl is adjusting to life in a new country. The Artist and his Ex are trying to make ends meet for their baby.
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ages 14
and up
/ grades 9
and up
The Mosaic
A teenaged pacifist and a PTSD-afflicted Marine form an unexpected bond over a secret buried in a decommissioned nuclear missile silo.
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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
The Things Owen Wrote
What if covering up the biggest mistake of your life means travelling all the way to Iceland?
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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
These Are Not the Words
A poignant, gritty story about a girl who sees her parents as flawed human beings for the first time, and finds the courage to make a fresh start.
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Violet Shrink
In this powerful story, a young girl navigates social anxiety at family gatherings and works with her father to find a solution.
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Violet Shrink - Braille Edition
In this powerful story, a young girl navigates social anxiety at family gatherings and works with her father to find a solution.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Weekend Dad
A little boy spends the weekend at his dad’s new apartment in this picture book about how things change when parents separate — and the important things that stay the same.
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ages 7
to 10
/ grades 2
to 5
Your Turn, Adrian
A graphic novel about feeling vulnerable and struggling to meet expectations, and about friendship and the power of the imagination.
