Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity

Laurie Boyle Crompton’s coming of age in rural Pennsylvania and the New York City area in the 1970s and 1980s was anything but idyllic. In moving verse accompanied by diary-esque sketches,… Read More →

A 2019 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection A 2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens Macy's school officially classifies her as "disturbed," but Macy isn't interested in… Read More →

“A useful guide with appealing graphic-like illustrations for youth with ADHD or for anyone seeking good study techniques.”—Booklist The Homework Squad is here for kids with ADHD! This… Read More →

Eleven-year-old Cooper Cameron likes things to be in order. When he eats, he chews every bite three times on each side. Sometimes he washes his hands in the air with invisible water. He… Read More →

Opioids are drugs that people have taken for centuries to alleviate pain, but they are also highly addictive. In the past several years, the United States has seen a growing number of people… Read More →

Praise for The Rock in My Throat by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Jiemei Lin: Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature Picture Book Honor Booklist Editor's Choice The Bulletin of the… Read More →

London, 1967 Sixteen-year-old Kitty Granger has always known that others consider her peculiar. She hates noise and crowds, tends to fixate on patterns, and often feels acutely aware of her… Read More →

Named one of the best YA Latinx books of 2019 by Remezcla and HipLatina. A Bustle Book Club Selection A powerful exploration of love, identity, and self-worth through the eyes of a fierce,… Read More →

It’s been six months since Sarah’s mom died. Three months since her dad fell apart. Sarah has left her fine arts boarding school to take care of her dad and her little brother, and now she’s… Read More →

Praise for Things That Shimmer by Deborah Lakritz: Sydney Taylor Notable Book In the spring of 1973, Melanie Adler desperately wants to be accepted by the Shimmers, the popular kids in her… Read More →

A powerful collection of poems, essays, letters, and interviews written by a diverse group of adults who survived sexual violence as children and adolescents. This anthology is a valuable… Read More →

When Archie's beloved grandpa is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Archie desperately wants to slow the progression of his grandpa's memory loss. Using Grandpa's old journal entries as… Read More →

Three teens struggle to carve out futures for themselves under a totalitarian regime. Czechoslovakia, 1969 Seventeen-year-old Pavol has watched his country's freedoms disappear in the wake of Read More →

“One of the most memorable debut graphic novels in recent years.”—IGN Olive is spending the summer before art school at a coveted internship, helping one of the fashion industry's elite… Read More →

Lots of kids are a little afraid of some things, like heights or spiders. But some kids are so afraid that it stops them from having fun. Does this sound like someone you know? What to Do… Read More →

Can kids learn to accept mistakes? Absolutely—and this updated workbook shows them how! Mistakes can feel scary. For some kids, even small slip-ups can lead to big worries. Whether it’s a… Read More →

Can kids feel brave when they’re apart from loved ones? Yes—and this workbook helps them soar with confidence! Being away from parents, caregivers, or familiar places can feel scary. Whether… Read More →

Can kids feel confident in social situations? Yes—and this workbook helps them speak up and shine! Meeting new people, speaking in class, or joining group activities can feel intimidating.… Read More →

Can kids learn to turn panic into personal power? Yes—and this workbook shows them how! Life can feel overwhelming—especially when panic strikes out of nowhere. Racing heart, shaky hands,… Read More →

Can kids learn to outsmart OCD? Yes—and this workbook shows them how! Sometimes the brain gets stuck—repeating thoughts or rituals that feel impossible to stop. For kids with OCD, these… Read More →

Can kids learn to tame their temper? Yes—and this workbook shows them how! Anger can feel like a fire—hot, fast, and hard to control. For kids, those fiery feelings can lead to outbursts,… Read More →

Can kids learn to shrink their worries? Yes—and this workbook shows them how! Worries can feel like weeds—once they start growing, they can take over everything. For kids, those worries can… Read More →