Trauma and Crisis Picture Book List for Bibliotherapy and Read Alouds

Crisis and trauma affect children in all schools and all communities at some point. Whether that happens to an individual child or to your classroom or school community, books can help us find the words to explain what is going on, prompt healing, and open lines of discussion. These twelve book recommendations address issues including:

• Death
• Racial injustice
• Disaster
• Largescale violence
• Any community, national, or worldwide traumatic event
• Loss and separation of any kind
• Any traumatic event or stressor
• How to use coping skills like breathwork and mindfulness
• How everyday people can act to make the world a better place

Looking for more guidance on how to lead your students through crisis and trauma? Check out the Crisis & Safety Plan Bundle. With this bundle, you will have an assessment protocol, documentation form, action plan, student followup reflection, and staff fact sheet for any possible crisis that might come up.