A Dog Called Homeless by Sarah Lean

 This book is pretty special.  What supports the story, is her new neighbors, and the little boy who is blind and partly deaf.  His mom, is a kind lady who helps the family that is grieving and a father who must be bread earner and mom and dad to two children.  The dog and the homeless man is the icing in the story as the girl is the only one who can see her dead mother, or can someone else see her as well?  A good book.  Add to any middle school or elementary school.

Stay by Bobbie Pyron

 

It is a very good story and a good fit for middle school libraries.  Elementary also.  Brings compassion, and helping others into the story.  Well done.  A good read.

Afterlife by Julia Alvarez

Sisters band together to help a sister with some mental health issues.  The sister does end up committing suicide.  It's a story about family and grief and so much more. It's a good read.

A Constellation of Roses by Miranda Asebedo

I loved this story.  Junior Library Guild sent this one to me.  I needed a tissue when this was done.  It's a beautiful story about loss, and finding family.  There is a teeny tiny bit of magic.  But the real magic is this story.  It's a good read.  Add this one to your high school library.

Towers Falling by Jewell Parker-Rhodes

This book is fine.  A young girl living in New York City in a homeless shelter is also sheltered from the knowledge of the days the Twin Towers fell.  The story has her making friends with diverse students in a new school.  It's fine for any library.

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

This story is required reading at my high school for seniors.  One student was so affected by the book, they threw their copy of the book in great passion concerning the story.  It's that good.  By the way please don't throw books.  The first book is Half Broke Horses.  Her grandmother's story.  This is her mother and her childhood story.  Written with respect and crafted by a really good writer, we read her personal story.  I can't even imagine how challenging this story was to write.  Great Job Jeannette Walls! 

Where I Live by Brenda Rufener

This is a book that will haunt you for days later.  It's very good and I am putting it on the list to buy for my high school library.  The homeless concerns touches me deeply because I know some of my students have face being homeless.  Also the abusive boyfriend or any relationship must never be a secret.  It's smart and real.  It's a good read.