May 19, 2025 – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and library partner Tanager curated a list of meaningful titles for all ages, which they shared with us.
On their blog post about the book list, they wrote:
"Books can be powerful tools for healing connection and resilience. They help us feel seen, reflect on our experiences and spark new ways of thinking about ourselves and others. Whether we are reading to a child, discovering something new as a teen or finding validation and growth as an adult books offer companionship on the mental wellness journey.
"To honor Mental Health Month and this year’s theme Your Story Your Strength we curated a list of meaningful titles for all ages. These books explore topics such as emotions, trauma, healing, identity and belonging. They are great for families, book clubs, professionals or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of mental health."
Learn more about Tanager's Mental Health Month "Share Your Story" campaign here.
Browse the books by age catergory below, and put titles on hold in the library's catalog by clicking on their covers.
Children Ages 3–10
"The Invisible String" by Patrice Karst
"Ruby Finds a Worry" by Tom Percival
"The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas
"After the Fall" by Dan Santat
"I Am Human" by Susan Verde
"What Do You Do with a Problem" by Kobi Yamada
"Listening with My Heart" by Gabi Garcia
"A Little Spot of Emotion" series by Diane Alber
"You Matter" by Christian Robinson
"I Can Handle It" by Laurie Wright
Teens Ages 11–18
"You Will Be Okay" by Julie Stokes
"My Body is Not a Prayer Request" by Amy Kenny
"The Self-Love Workbook for Teens" by Shainna Ali
"Go Bravely" by Emily Wilson
"Chill" by Deborah Reber
"Just As You Are" by Michelle Skeen
"Breathe Like a Bear" by Kira Willey
"Hey Kiddo" by Jarrett J Krosoczka
"Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
Adults
"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb
"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
"Untamed" by Glennon Doyle
"Burnout" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
"Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach
"Rising Strong" by Brene Brown
"What Happened to You" by Oprah Winfrey & Bruce Perry
"Tiny Beautiful Things" by Cheryl Strayed
"Set Boundaries Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab
"The Lightmakers Manifesto" by Karen Walrond
Professionals, Educators, Therapists, & Leaders
"Atlas of the Heart" by Brene Brown
"Trauma Stewardship" by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
"Permission to Feel" by Marc Brackett
"The Whole-Brain Child" by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
"The Resilient Practitioner" by Thomas M Skovholt
"The Deepest Well" by Nadine Burke Harris
"How to Stay Human in a Difficult World" by Tim Desmond
"Self-Compassion" by Kristin Neff
"The Power of Showing Up" by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
"Think Again" by Adam Grant