In a gripping book for tweens, Akemi Dawn Brown’s “Where the Lost Ones Go” follows the story of Eliot, a young girl whose grandmother recently died. When Eliot’s family has to move into a new home, she thinks she feels her grandma’s presence. . .but she’s not quite sure what it means. This is a great book for the young reader in your world!
With a shockingly straight-forward title, Jeannette McCurdy’s “I’m Glad my Mom Died” made an instant name for itself. Jeannette shares her heartbreaking story of growing up with an abusive mother. When her mother dies from cancer, Jeannette is left to grapple with the idea that this loss has granted her the freedom to find her true self. Grab this one off our shelves today!
For many of us, something as simple as walking through a grocery store can trigger feelings of grief. Food is so undeniably tied to love, and going to the market can feel like walking into a warehouse of memories! In “Crying in H Mart,” author Michelle Zauner learns to cope with the death of her mother, using food every step of the way.
Nicola Streeten understands that after losing a child, words are sometimes not enough. In her graphic novel memoir “Billy, Me, and You,” Streeten illustrates the deep pain she felt after the loss of her son, sharing with the reader how she navigated the early days of grief. Using journals and notes she kept, Nicola shares her raw story of loving and losing her dear Billy.
Comedian Rob Delaney may have had you laughing over the years, but many don’t know that he and his family experienced the tragic loss of his son, Henry, after a years-long battle with brain cancer. Delaney’s incredible storytelling in his book “A Heart That Works” translates to the written page as he has you crying AND laughing with him along on his journey of pain and healing.
Laura Lynne Jackson is known for her work as a psychic medium, and she is passionate about sharing the importance of being open to signs from our loved ones. In her book “Signs,” Jackson shares amazing personal experiences of working with clients and bringing their loved one’s messages through. This is an enlightening read!
Eva Eland’s book “When Sadness is at Your Door” personifies the feeling of sadness. Instead of blocking out hard feelings, she encourages you to open the door to sadness, invite it inside, and learn how to include it in healthy ways. Maybe you color with your sadness or snuggle up and watch a movie. Whatever it is, you can cope with it!
One of our favorite books is Patrice Karst’s “The Invisible String,” which tells all about how we are connected to our loved ones, even after they die. Now Karst has come out with another amazing resource, this time for pet loss, called “The Invisible Leash!” The reader is reminded that our four-legged loved ones always stay connected to our hearts!
Jacqueline Woodson’s “Before the Ever After” tells the story of ZJ and his father, a town legend and professional football player. Over time, ZJ notices that his dad’s moods are changing, his memory is slipping, and ZJ learns that his dad has sustained head injuries that altered his personality. ZJ’s story is about how he learns to cope with this new life, and how he can find new ways to connect with his father.
Mason Deaver’s “The Ghosts We Keep” tells the story of teenage boy Liam, whose older brother was killed in a car accident. As Liam’s world swirls and spins around him, he ends up finding comfort with his brother’s best friend. This young adult novel captures the real feelings of adolescent grief and would be a great book for your tween or teen to borrow!
