I have a copy of a bibliography of Children's Books about assorted trauma and intended to also promote resilience, at home-but I'm in our local library. I'll try checking for the source: The Reference Librarian today wasn't familiar with it, but helped me recall that I had e-mailed it to our Assistant Library Director. I'll check my e-mail for it later. ... There are also some great Native American stories I noticed at the National Center for PTSD Library in White River, Junction, Vermont, which may help [K-7 ? ? ?] Social Learning, too. you may be able to search there at ( www.ptsd.va.gov ) or visit their facebook page.

"Why Daddy is Like he is", and "Why Mommy is Like She is" are two children's book titles from the bibliography I noted above.

Books by Katherine Patterson and the other lady who wrote "Diceys Song."

This is not quite beach reading, but I highly recommend A WRAP Workbook for Kids, designed for children ages 7-12:  https://www.wrapandrecoveryboo.../store/wrapkids.html

Three books that promote resilience and social emotional learning my son has enjoyed  are: Wonder by EJ Palacio; Gossamer by Lois Lowry; and Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen.

4th grade and up -

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

Roddy Doyle's "Her Mother's Face" is a beautiful  & life affirming story for a child who may have lost, or be estranged from, a parent.

Anything by Audrey Penn is worth reading...my favorite is the Kissing Hand...also love The Whistling Tree and Sassafrass

A book I love on meditation and mindfulness for children is Peaceful Piggy by Kerry MacLean.  Hope this helps!!

I love "A Chair for my mother" by Vera B Williams. Here's a bibliography http://www.reachinginreachingo...ote%20Resilience.pdf with the "seven abilities associated with resilience ".  I also like One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference by Katie Milway.  

Just a few of many:

"Friends from the Other Side / Amigos del otro lado" by Gloria Anzaldua (discrimination, immigration, social emotional skills, friendship)

"My Diary from Here to There" by Amada Irma Perez (a child coping with a difficult process of immigration)

"Arvy Aardvark Finds Hope" by Donna O'Toole is a lovely children's book about grief and healing, and one they can color in themselves

I've been compiling a list of suggested books that I want to get on the subjects of resilience, social emotional skills, race, and gender equity (but I haven't read them yet). They're here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/regis...2?ie=UTF8&page=2

Okay - one more post and I'm done.  Mouse was mad by Linda Urban: Proud to be You the Positive Identity Assets by Pamela Espeland (using the 40 Developmental Assets by the Search Institute) : Words Are Not for Hurting by Elizabeth Verdick: How To Take the GRRRR Out of Anger by Elizabeth Verdick: Respect and Take Care of Things by Cheri Meiners: Be the Boss of Your Stress; Self Care for Kids by Timothy Culbert.  

25 Best Books on Social Emotional Learning: http://www.slj.com/2013/01/boo...-emotional-learning/

http://www.amazon.com/Julie-Lo...caster/dp/1932993606

http://www.amazon.com/Emily-Ou...pap_swatch_0&sr=

"Children's Books and Videos on Trauma and Traumatic Grief" [a 66 page bibliography] published by Chris Dunning, Ph.D. on May 7, 2008, came up at the top of a google search list, noting it was in the ACEsConnection.com website: https://www.pacesconnection.com/...KLIST2008REVISED.doc                         ....except when I tried the link [i just copied and inserted here], I got an ACEsConnection / Hoopla  message that it wasn't available, and to try a different link. 

I noticed from the cover page, [It hadn't been yet copyright-ed], merely marked on the cover: "Do not reproduce....".

Inside Out and Back Again

http://www.amazon.com/Inside-O...n*=1&*entries*=0

Inside Out and Back Again is a New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award! Inspired by the author's childhood experience of fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama, this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.

Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope—toward America. 

This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it "enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny." 

An author's note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into Hà's story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.

These classics were all helpful and influential for me as a child in the middle of a storm of ACES (except Desperaux and Langston Hughes, which I read as an adult):

Where the Red Fern Grows

The Outsiders

The Pinballs

The Tale of Desperaux

Langston Hughes poetry

Diary of Ann Frank

I have been working with Habits of Mind (Costa & Kallick) and have found a great resource with a list of books by level of school through ASCD.  Even though the site says "shop" they are not selling the books but simply have them listed.  It does also include a short summary of the book.

http://shop.ascd.org/ASCD/imag...ks/hom_booklist.html

Hello Jill,

I hope this list is helpful:

The following list of books are related to the use of mindful skills, to help with a plethora of areas in well-being. Including resilience and social-emotional learning. Please also see link to Center for Mindfulness: https://health.ucsd.edu/specia...s/Pages/default.aspx. As one suggestion for methods of intervention.

Growing Up Mindful: Essential Practices to Help Children, Teens, and Families Find Balance, Calm, and Resilience

Cite info:

Willard, C. (2016). Growing Up Mindful: Essential Practices to Help Children, Teens, and Families Find Balance, Calm, and Resilience. Sounds True.

Link to book sample:

https://books.google.com/books...0willard&f=false

Child's mind: Mindfulness practices to help our children be more focused, calm, and relaxed

Cite info:

Willard, C. (2010). Child's mind: Mindfulness practices to help our children be more focused, calm, and relaxed. Parallax Press.

Link to book sample:

https://books.google.com/books...0willard&f=false

Teaching mindfulness skills to kids and teens

Cite info:

Willard, A. Saltzman, C. Willard, A. Saltzman (Eds.), Teaching mindfulness skills to kids and teens. New York, NY, US: Guilford Press.

Direct link for purchase through amazon:

http://astore.amazon.com/ucsce...20/detail/1462522386

Link to book sample:

https://books.google.com/books...0willard&f=false

Kind Regards,

Marlene Sanders