Grief and loss books for children
Grief and loss themed books for children and teens with titles by Britta Teckentrup, Samuel Langley-Swain, Judith Kerr, Harry Woodgate, Laura Dockrill, Oliver Jeffers, Kereen Getten, Michael Rosen and Joseph Coelho.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Tiffany D. Jackson is an American author known for her work in young adult fiction. She studied film at Howard University and later earned a Master of Arts in Media Studies from The New School. Jackson’s writing often explores themes relevant to young people, including social justice and contemporary issues.
Her debut novel, Allegedly, was published by Katherine Tegen Books in 2017. The book follows the story of a teenager navigating the aftermath of a crime and has been noted for its complex characters and narrative structure. Jackson continued to write for young adults with subsequent novels such as Monday’s Not Coming (2018), Let Me Hear a Rhyme (2019), and Grown (2020), all published by Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.
Jackson’s work has received recognition within the literary community. Monday’s Not Coming was awarded the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award in 2019. Her books are frequently discussed in educational and literary circles for their engagement with real-world issues and their appeal to young readers.
In 2021, Jackson published White Smoke, a psychological thriller for young adults, also with Katherine Tegen Books. Her bibliography demonstrates a commitment to addressing challenging topics through accessible and compelling storytelling. Jackson’s novel The Weight of Blood was published in 2022 by Katherine Tegen Books.
Grief and loss themed books for children and teens with titles by Britta Teckentrup, Samuel Langley-Swain, Judith Kerr, Harry Woodgate, Laura Dockrill, Oliver Jeffers, Kereen Getten, Michael Rosen and Joseph Coelho.
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