Personal & social issues: death & bereavement (Children's&YA) books

At the age of 15, Katie Cosgrove lost her father. Then, between the ages of 15 and 21, she lost a friend, family...  Read More >>

A high school freshman deals with repressed childhood trauma that bubbles up after she wakes in a hospital with...  Read More >>

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"This much-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed fan-favorite novel Suicide Notes is a funny, touching look at what...  Read More >>

A little girl lives next door to Mr Mornington, who has played saxophone all over the world. These days he's tired...  Read More >>

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Sienna trains for a triathlon in honor of her dead best...  Read More >>

Explaining the death of a loved one to small children can be a perplexing, daunting, and emotionally overwhelming...  Read More >>

When a little girl's daddy dies, she feels confused, sad, and even mad, but with some time and help from Mommy,...  Read More >>

Set in an alternate version of Queens, N.Y., fifteen-year-old Violetta must participate in the Trials, a series...  Read More >>

Twelve-year-old Molly and her poltergeist twin brother Marty must solve a mystery to protect their family.  Read More >>

Age range 3 to 6 After Grandpa dies, a girl and her mother take the trip he had planned for her, kayaking along...  Read More >>

New from the author of The Keeper of Night comes a YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where...  Read More >>

'Through Tears and Smiles' beautifully portrays the power of family, delivering the message of hope amidst suffering....  Read More >>

In this magical middle-grade novel about family, Ewan sets off on a quest to find his father.  Read More >>

"""First published by HarperCollins in the U.K. in 2013 under the title A Horse for Angel""--Title page verso."...  Read More >>

Following the death of their husband and father, Logan, Carol Ainsley and her 12-year old daughter, Jill, help a...  Read More >>

I am not okay. Sure, I have friends, I have a boyfriend, I have dance and good enough grades, but I am not okay....  Read More >>

Losing a parent is difficult, even for adult children. A Letter to My Kids is a beautiful love letter from the author...  Read More >>

"""A grieving son follows a treasure map his late father left him through the woods they used to explore together.""--]cProvided...  Read More >>

We all know that loss is the “great big sad” of life. Grief is a journey we all take in life. How do parents and...  Read More >>

""Here, a patch of sunlight. There, a bit of shade. And look, a little bird that doesn't sing anymore hiding behind...  Read More >>

New York Times bestselling middle-grade thriller author Margaret Peterson Haddix returns to the Mysteries of Trash...  Read More >>

I'll See You in Your Dreams Tonight is a must-read for all family members who have experienced loss and are looking...  Read More >>

The perfect book for stimulating big discussions for little, but clever minds. Exploring themes of love and loss,...  Read More >>

High school senior Scottie O'Doul searches for the truth behind the deadly car crash that claimed the lives of her...  Read More >>