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overcoming isolation

Books about overcoming isolation for readers of all ages.

Cover of Don't need friends

Don't need friends

Carolyn Crimi

Ages 4–8friendshipbelonging

Cover of Because You'll Never Meet Me

Because You'll Never Meet Me

Leah Thomas, THOMAS LEAH

Ages 13–18friendshipacceptance

Cover of Exit, pursued by a bear

Exit, pursued by a bear

E. K. Johnston

Ages 14–18trauma and healingresilience