Kids Books About Homelessness and Food Insecurity
Kids are interested in real-world problems. Books like this set help open up conversations and build empathy, helping us to work to make the world a better place for everyone.
Kids Books About Trauma and PTSD
Check out this thoughtfully curated list that's intended to provide the best book support for kids who've experienced trauma or who have loved ones who have experienced trauma. Books can help open up conversations about feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and spark ideas to try.
Kids Books About Lockdown Drills, School Shootings, and Gun Violence
Books are so helpful as conversation starters, especially when used about frightening and difficult topics. Unfortunately, with active shootings on the rise, books like these are crucial for sharing--it could be a life-saving tool.
Kids Books About Sadness and Depression
Core emotions, like sadness, affect us all at one time or another, regardless of age. These are the best books I've found for sadness and, more seriously, depression. Books specific to crying are also included in this list. These books have the potential to help children feel less alone in those big feelings and gain ideas about how to help manage those big feelings. These are excellent for sharing together and utilizing as conversation starters.
Helpful Picture Books on Death and Grief: Part 2
Helpful picture books for readers of all ages on death and grief. Find a book to help with words and ideas to cope and move forward missing your loved one. This list includes picture books where the loss is specific to a grandparent, parent, sibling, pregnancy/infant loss, friend, or pet.
Helpful Picture Books on Death and Grief: Part 1
Helpful picture books for readers of all ages on death and grief. Find a book to help with words and ideas to cope and move forward missing your loved one. Books included in this collection feature children’s books about death in general, as well as books to assist with the grieving process.
Kids Books About Dementia and Alzheimer’s
For kids, interacting with a loved one who has memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's, can bring a whole mix of emotions. Check out this book list for some potentially relatable stories, and share these books together for conversation starters and ideas for interaction as the relationship grows and changes. Most of the books in this list contain additional resources and ideas in the back to help both caregiver and child with navigating this new challenge with their loved one.
Books to help with conversations about War & Refugees
Ready to talk about some current events involving war and refugees? Check out this list for some of the best books to help open dialogue for you and your reader. The world can be tough, books can help.