This page contains books for all ages that are recommended for grief, end of life topics, and helping professionals working in this field.
BOOKS
by Glenn Ringtved, Charlotte Pardi, et al.
Focus: Death comes to visit grandmother
by Angie Lucas and Birgitta Sif
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Focus: Death of mother and the grief after
By Emmi Smid
An Illustrated Storybook to Help Children Cope with Loss and Suicide
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Focus: Death and Suicide
Fiction
by John David Anderson
Focus: End of life and illness.
Ms. Bixby unexpectedly announces that she is very sick and won’t be able to finish the school year, they come up with a plan.
by Kacen Callender
“Twelve-year-old Kingston James is sure his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly. When Khalid unexpectedly passed away, he shed what was his first skin for another to live down by the bayou in their small Louisiana town. Khalid still visits in dreams, and King must keep these secrets to himself as he watches grief transform his family.”
by Tae Keller
“When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now, the tigers want it back.”
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Non-fiction
Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love
By Earl A. Grollman
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Teen Grief: Caring for the Grieving Teenage Heart
Gary Roe
Stories
by Jason Reynolds
“Matt wears a black suit every day. No, not because his mom died—although she did, and it sucks. But he wears the suit for his gig at the local funeral home, which pays way better than the Cluck Bucket, and he needs the income since his dad can’t handle the bills (or anything, really) on his own.”
by Justin A. Reynolds
The Astonishing Color of After
by Emily X.R. Pan
“Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird.”
by Tyler Feder
“Part poignant cancer memoir and part humorous reflection on a motherless life, this debut graphic novel is extraordinarily comforting and engaging.”
Soaring With Burnt Wings:: Lessons in love, life, laughter and surviving unimaginable loss
by Elizabeth Leanne
“Soaring With Burnt Wings is an incredible memoir, which allows an intimate glimpse into their relationship long before the word cancer was ever uttered, how they proactively approached.”
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Self-Help Non-Fiction
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Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief
by David Kessler
It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand
by Megan Devine and Mark Nepo
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by Claire Bidwell Smith
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Too Much Loss: Coping with Grief Overload
by Alan D. Wolfelt
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The Needs of the Dying: A Guide for Bringing Hope, Comfort, and Love to Life's Final Chapter
by David Kessler
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Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief
by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore
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Grief Day By Day: Simple Practices and Daily Guidance for Living with Loss
by Jan Warner
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A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death
by Dr. BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger
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The Wilderness of Suicide Grief: Finding Your Way
by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt
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Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief
by Martha W. Hickman
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by Lisa Keefauver
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Topic: Parents helping Children
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When a Parent is Sick: Helping Parents Explain Serious Illness to Children
By Joan Hamilton
A Parents Guide to Raising Grieving Children
By Phyilis Silverman
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by Katie Lear