Books about Resilience
Award winning
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates enduring friendships with engaging storytelling.
Teaches empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages emotional development and social skills.
Supports literacy growth with compelling, easy-to-follow text.
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
Award winning
Small in the City
Sydney Smith, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark children's imagination.
Navigates themes of resilience and confidence in urban settings.
Encourages exploration and understanding of diverse environments.
Supports emotional growth and independence.
Small in the City
Sydney Smith, 2019
Award winning
Too Small Tola
Atinuke, 2020
96 pages
Why to read
Captures everyday challenges through Tola's resilient character.
Enhances cultural understanding and global awareness.
Supports developmental milestones in problem-solving skills.
Encourages empathy and perseverance in young readers.
Too Small Tola
Atinuke, 2020
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Award winning
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Modern retelling enhances connection to historical spiritual song.
Stunning illustrations complement the powerful narrative.
Fosters cultural awareness and historical understanding.
Encourages family discussions on faith and resilience.
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
Award winning
Ambitious Girl
Meena Harris, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers girls to embrace ambition positively.
Inspires confidence and self-worth in young readers.
Addresses overcoming societal barriers with resilience.
Encourages leadership qualities and goal-setting.
Ambitious Girl
Meena Harris, 2021
Award winning
Sometimes I Cry
Jess Townes, Daniel Miyares, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional expression through captivating storytelling.
Encourages emotional awareness and empathy in children.
Assures children that feeling sad is okay.
Supports developmental growth in understanding emotions.
Sometimes I Cry
Jess Townes, Daniel Miyares, 2023
Award winning
You are an Amazing Girl: A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence
Nadia Ross, Special Art Stories, 2021
111 pages
Why to read
Empowers girls with stories of courage and self-confidence.
Illustrates the value of friendship and mutual support.
Boosts personal growth and emotional resilience in young readers.
Encourages independence and strong decision-making skills.
