By sharing stories together and having conversations about the books you read, you can help young children understand the world around them. Seeing diverse experiences represented in books helps children to explore their own identities and develop empathy for others. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff members recommend the titles below as a place to start. The children's librarian at your neighborhood library is here to help too, and can offer suggestions for these or other topics of interest. The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, also addresses sensitive situations in their Tough Topics booklists for grade K-8.

Adoption
Bedtime
Bullying
Child Abuse
Coping with Serious Illness
Day Care
Death & Grieving
Disabilities & Inclusion
Divorce and Remarriage
Families
Feelings
Health & Wellness
Homelessness
Immigrant & Refugee Experiences
Incarceration
Learning Challenges
Manners & Behavior
Moving
New Babies
New Glasses
Preschool & Kindergarten
Racial Identity
Safety
School
Security Blankets, Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers
Self Esteem
Separation
Sharing & Managing Conflict
Toilet Training