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• A Ring of Endless Light

  L'Engle, Madeleine

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  A blends of mortality, empathy, and perspective, encouraging readers to find meaning in difficult times

• Pollyanna

  Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman), 1868-1920

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  Classic novel about optimism, resilience, and the transformative power of a positive outlook can transform the lives of those around us.

• Clap When You Land

  Acevedo, Elizabeth,

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  The emotional bond between the sisters becomes a powerful source of healing, as their shared grief gradually transforms into gratitude for one another.

• The Running Dream

  Van Draanen, Wendelin

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  The story symbolizes the power of perseverance, human spirit, acceptance, growth, and the courage to dream again.

• Run on Your New Legs. 1

  Midori, Wataru,

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  Highlights para-athletics, redefining self-worth beyond lost dreams, and the psychological impact of loss and renewal.

• We Are Not Free

  Chee, Traci

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  Woven through pain, resistance, and introspection, the novel reveals how small acts of compassion become quiet forms of resistance, offering hope amid pain and injustice.

• The Book Thief

  Zusak, Markus,

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  A unique narrative voice, emotional depth, and exploration of how stories can preserve humanity in times of horror

• Everything Sad Is Untrue

  (a True Story)

  Nayeri, Daniel,

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  Stories serve as survival, resistance, and connection across generations and can transform suffering into resilience.

• What the Night Sings

  a Novel

  Stamper, Vesper,

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  The novel explores how survivors move from mere survival to rebuilding lives.

• Picture Us in the Light

  Gilbert, Kelly Loy,

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  The novel explores family sacrifice, resilience, and appreciation for love and community and readers are invited to reflect on gratitude, empathy, and the ways resilience can transform hardship into meaning.

• We Were Liars

  Lockhart, E.

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  A haunting story of family, secrets, and perspective, reminding readers of the importance of truth and gratitude