A Guide To Grief (Ages 10–14)

Awards

An Honor Book Award for the California Reading Association's 2024 Eureka! Excellence in Children's Nonfiction Awards

A Golden Poppy Award Finalist from CALIBA for excellence in Children’s Nonfiction

Reviews

"Recommended … an age-appropriate and culturally sensitive introduction to grief loss that gives some scientifically backed strategies to support young people, their friends, and families."

—School Library Journal, 17 September 2024

“…Just the right blend of practical and beneficial, the book ends with extensive back matter, including information for caregivers, online resources, and reference books.”

— Booklist, 01 October 2024

"… the book is primarily concerned with practical ideas and individual experiences … readers will likely find guidance—and reassurance."

—Kirkus Reviews, 03 August 2024

This book is the wise and compassionate friend you need when you experience grief and loss.

Everyone faces loss, and everyone grieves. But grief is as unique as a thumbprint—not everyone grieves the same losses or in the same way. A Guide to Grief covers everything you need to know about death and loss that no one wants to talk about.

Whether you are grieving a deathloss (the death of a loved one), or a shadowloss (the death of something not someone), there are simple exercises and helpful mantras to help you move forward in healthy ways. Grief traditions from different cultures and throughout history remind you that this is a universal experience, and you are not alone. This guide has been sensitively reviewed by experts in the field, and contains writing prompts, helpful resources, a glossary of terms, as well as a guide for caregivers. You are part of a new generation of grievers. So let’s start a new way of talking about endings.