Books About Alcoholism

The Best Alcoholism Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about alcoholism? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Alcoholism

Band Nerd
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2025

Band Nerd

A young musician faces a choice: sabotage or surrender her dream.

272 pages· 12,094 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 2,228 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Twelve-year-old Lucy Carver finds solace in music amidst her chaotic home life. At Windley School of the Arts, she battles academic pressures and a rival, Tolli Claybourne, for first chair flute. An accident threatens her musical future, and her grades put her enrollment at risk. Lucy must decide whether to sabotage Tolli or abandon her dream entirely. Can she find harmony in her life before it's too late?
Becoming Naomi León
Sale price
$1938
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

Becoming Naomi León

A girl flees to Mexico seeking her father as her mother reappears.

41,720 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 13,277 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Naomi's world is upended when her estranged mother returns, threatening to take her away. Desperate for answers and belonging, she embarks on a journey to Mexico with her great-grandmother and brother, hoping to find her father. As they navigate unfamiliar landscapes and family secrets, Naomi must confront her past and decide where her true home lies. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will her quest lead to more questions?