Trauma-Informed Collection - TRAUMACOLL
Many children experience trauma, or adverse childhood experiences, and go through times of extreme stress. Trauma has the ability to impact children's learning, social interactions and relationships, and overall well-being. Literature can be a safe space for young people to talk about characters' actions and situations and the ways that they navigated distressing scenarios. The following books showcase child protagonists who cope with trauma in a variety of ways and provide students the opportunity to discuss trauma through the lens of a relatable and engaging character.
Trauma-Informed Collection (46 Books): | $639.70 |

YA interest, Similarities and Differences, Siblings, Overcoming Obstacles, Multiethnic interest, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, Immigration, History, Heroism, Grandparents, Friendship, Families, Discrimination, Disability, Cultural Diversity, Coping with Death, Conflict resolution, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Bullying, African/African American Interest, Biracial/Multiracial Interest, Biography/Memoir, Bilingual, Empathy/Compassion, Gratitude, Optimism/Enthusiasm, Persistence/Grit, Realistic Fiction, Self Control/Self Regulation, Hmong Interest, Courage, Peace, Collaboration, Kindness/Caring, Fiction, Diversity, Refugees
Included formats shown below in BOLD
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A House by the RiverBy Miller Illustrated by Hu / Wright |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 3.9 - 0.5 |
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DeShawn DaysBy Medina Illustrated by Christie |
Guided Reading: M
AR Level: 4.2 - 0.5 |
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A Shelter in Our CarBy Gunning Illustrated by Pedlar |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 3.2 - 0.5 |
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First Day in GrapesBy Perez Illustrated by Casilla |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 3.2 - 0.5 |
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Amelia's RoadBy Altman Illustrated by Sanchez |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 4.1 - 0.5 |
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Gettin' Through ThursdayBy Cooper Illustrated by Bennett |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 3.7 - 0.5 |
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Antonio's Card/ La tarjeta de AntonioBy González Illustrated by Álvarez |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 3.2 - 0.5 |
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Grandfather's Story ClothBy Gerdner / Langford Illustrated by Loughridge |
Guided Reading: S
AR Level: 3.4 - 0.5 |
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Calling the Water DrumBy Redding Illustrated by Boyd |
Guided Reading: P
Lexile Level: AD550L |
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Grandma's Purple FlowersBy Burrowes |
Guided Reading: N
AR Level: 3.1 - 0.5 |
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Janna and the KingsBy Smith Illustrated by Boyd |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 4.5 - 0.5 |
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Soledad Sigh-Sighs / Soledad suspirosBy González Illustrated by Ibarra |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 2.9 - 0.5 |
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Joshua's Masai MaskBy Hru Illustrated by Rich |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 3.5 - 0.5 |
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Sparkle BoyBy Newman Illustrated by Mola |
Guided Reading: M
Lexile Level: AD490L |
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Juna's JarBy Park Illustrated by Hoshino |
Guided Reading: L
AR Level: 3.4 - 0.5 |
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The Blue RosesBy Boyden Illustrated by Córdova |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 3.2 - 0.5 |
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Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la lloronaBy Anzaldúa Illustrated by Gonzalez
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Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 4.1 - 0.5 |
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Raymond's Perfect PresentBy Louie Illustrated by Wang |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 3.1 - 0.5 |
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The Wishing TreeBy Thong Illustrated by McLennan
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Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 4.7 - 0.5 |
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A Song For CambodiaBy Lord Illustrated by Arihara |
Guided Reading: X
AR Level: 5.4 - 0.5 |
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From North to South / Del Norte al SurBy Colato Laínez Illustrated by Cepeda |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 3.3 - 0.5 |
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BirdBy Elliott Illustrated by Strickland |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 3.8 - 0.5 |
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Home to Medicine MountainBy Santiago Illustrated by Lowry |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 4.1 - 0.5 |
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Brothers in HopeBy Williams Illustrated by Christie |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 4.7 - 1.0 |
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It Doesn't Have To Be This Way / No tiene que ser asíBy Rodríguez Illustrated by Galvez |
Guided Reading: W
AR Level: 3.6 - 0.5 |
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Friends from the Other Side / Amigos del otro ladoBy Anzaldúa Illustrated by Méndez |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 2.3 - 0.5 |
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Malala YousafzaiBy Abouraya Illustrated by Roth |
Guided Reading: S
Lexile Level: 870L |
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My Diary from Here to There / Mi diario de aqui hasta alláBy Pérez Illustrated by Gonzalez |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 4.0 - 0.5 |
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Singing with Momma LouBy Altman Illustrated by Johnson |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 3.8 - 0.5 |
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Rent Party JazzBy Miller Illustrated by Riley-Webb |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 4.3 - 0.5 |
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The Upside Down Boy / El niño de cabezaBy Herrera Illustrated by Gómez |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 3.1 - 0.5 |
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Rise!By Hegedus Illustrated by Engel |
Guided Reading: T
Lexile Level: 900L |
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When the Horses Ride ByBy Greenfield Illustrated by Gilchrist |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 3.4 - 0.5 |
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Selvakumar Knew BetterBy Kroll Illustrated by Li |
Guided Reading: Q
Lexile Level: N/A |
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The Road to SantiagoBy Figueredo Illustrated by Torrecilla |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 3.8 - 0.5 |
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AhimsaBy Kelkar |
Guided Reading: Z
AR Level: 5.3 - 8.0 |
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Rattlesnake MesaBy Weber Photographed by Renkun |
Guided Reading: Y
Lexile Level: 760L |
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All The Stars DeniedBy McCall |
Guided Reading: Y
Lexile Level: 790L |
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Summer of the MariposasBy McCall |
Guided Reading: Z
AR Level: 5.4 - 13.0 |
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Alicia AfterimageBy Delacre |
Guided Reading: Z
AR Level: 4.8 - 4.0 |
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Under the MesquiteBy McCall |
Guided Reading: X
AR Level: 5.7 - 3.0 |
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Chess RumbleBy Neri Illustrated by Watson |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 3.5 - 1.0 |
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YummyBy Neri Illustrated by DuBurke |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 3.4 - 1.0 |
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I Am Alfonso JonesBy Medina Illustrated by Jennings / Robinson |
Guided Reading: Z+
Lexile Level: GN640L |
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Indian No MoreBy McManis / Sorell |
Guided Reading: W
Lexile Level: 720L |
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The Three LucysBy Charara Illustrated by Kahn |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 3.6 - 0.5 |
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