Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).

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Girl on the Line

Faith Gardner

Ages: 14+

Published: 2021

Publisher: HarperTeen

ISBN: 978-0-06-302230-0

Keywords: suicidal ideation, mental illness, misdiagnosis, LGBTQIA, divorce

Following a suicide attempt, Journey reassesses, advocates for herself, and rebuilds family and social relationships. Back matter with health resources.