Books for Ages 9-12

Frankie versus the Food Phantom / Frankie contra el fantasma de los alimentos

I'm Here

Advice for teens wanting to help friends and peers with their mental health.

Be Yourself, Like Yourself

Empower kids to develop and build positive self-esteem and self-confidence.

Dominique's Thrifted Treasures

Celebrate thrifted treasures and the power of community and family.

You Made Fun of My Sandwich

When a kid is teased about their lunch- the response is one of humor, creativity, and empathy.

Dear Dad: Love, Nelson

A boy's letters to his incarcerated father help them stay connected even while they're apart.

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Frankie versus the Food Phantom

A class project leads Frankie to learn where her food comes from and go up against the Food Phantom.

I Think I Think a Lot

A young girl notices, and celebrates, her way of looking at and experiencing the world.

Make a Splash! A Kid's Guide to Protecting Earth's Ocean, Lakes, Rivers & Wetlands, 2nd Edition

Teach elementary kids about the water crisis and empower them to take action.

What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?, 2nd Edition

Help kids understand what death means and how to cope when they've lost a special person.

Paula's Patches

Problem-solver Paula patches her pants-and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.

In My Feelings

Give teens the tools to decipher their emotions, understand themselves, and improve their lives.

Rules! Rules! Rules!

Empower kids with tools for respecting, questioning, and coping with rules.

Yay! You Failed!

Help young kids learn how to set goals, overcome challenges, and feel good about their efforts.

Lulu and the Hunger Monster / Lulú y el Monstruo del Hambre

Award-winning story of food insecurity and hunger is available as an English-Spanish bilingual book.

Ease the Tease

Ten easy-to-learn strategies to help kids ease the pain of teasing and stand up for themselves.

Make a Friend, Be a Friend

Practical-and fun-tips for starting and growing friendships.

The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents)

Help autistic kids understand their unique gifts and needs and learn strategies for daily living in a neurotypical world.

Name and Tame Your Anxiety

Help kids understand and manage anxiety to boost their mental health and well-being.

Get Unstuck from Disappointment

Supportive advice to help kids when they're feeling disappointed.

Step Back from Frustration

Empathetic advice to help kids when they're feeling frustrated.

Violet the Snowgirl

This versatile story gives children permission to grieve and helps them develop positive coping skills.

Lulu and the Hunger Monster ™

Lulu's story personalizes the struggles of children experiencing food insecurity and hunger.