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The World is Scary and I Am Not OK

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Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

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Whether you're seeking comfort and reassurance or inspiration and courage, these all-ages picture books, plus biographies and nonfiction for older readers will help you process the news and find your voice.

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22 items

Brave Molly

by Boynton-Hughes, Brooke

Book - 2019

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I Am Every Good Thing

by Barnes, Derrick

Book - 2020

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A Shelter for Sadness

by Booth, Anne

Book - 2021

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The Breaking News

by Reul, Sarah Lynne

Book - 2018

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Change Sings

A Children's Anthem

by Gorman, Amanda

Book - 2021

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Come With Me

by McGhee, Holly M.

Book - 2017

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Enough!

20 Protesters Who Changed America

by Easton, Emily

Book - 2018

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I Am Courage

A Book of Resilience

by Verde, Susan

Book - 2021

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Say Something

by Reynolds, Peter H.

Book - 2019

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Speak up

by Paul, Miranda

Book - 2020

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The Starkeeper

by Pray, Faith

Book - 2020

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The Stars Will Still Shine

by Rylant, Cynthia

Book - 2005

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We Shall Overcome

Book - 2021

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Woke

A Young Poet's Call to Justice

Book - 2020

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Kidstory

50 Children and Young People Who Shook up the World

by Adams, Tom

Book - 2021

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You Are Mighty

A Guide to Changing the World

by Paul, Caroline

Book - 2018

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Generation Brave

The Gen Z Kids Who Are Changing the World

by Alexander, Kate

Book - 2020

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We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices

Book - 2018

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We Are Power

How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World

by Hasak-Lowy, Todd

Book - 2020

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Youth to Power

Your Voice and How to Use It

by Margolin, Jamie

Book - 2020

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Big Conversations With Little Children

Addressing Questions, Worries, and Fears

by Starnes, Lauren

Book - 2022

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Kindness and Wonder

Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever

by Edwards, Gavin

Book - 2019

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