Books About Suicide

The Best Suicide Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about suicide? 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 4 Favorite Books About Suicide

All the Bright Places
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2015

All the Bright Places

Two teens meet on a ledge, changing each other's lives forever.

388 pages· 88,079 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 644,758 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Theodore Finch is obsessed with death, while Violet Markey longs for the future. When they meet on a school bell tower ledge, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. As Violet learns to live in the moment, Finch finds his world shrinking. Can their connection save them both, or will it unravel under the weight of their struggles? Discover a poignant tale of love, loss, and the power of human connection.
Behind the Picket Fence
Chapter Book · 2024

Behind the Picket Fence

A teenager with a seemingly perfect suburban life finds herself on the brink.

228 pages· 1,892 words
4.3 Goodreads · 185 ratings
Paperback
Summary: Mallory seems to have the suburban American dream, yet she has a hard time living and ends up on the brink of death. Told from the points of view of the people around her, including her boyfriend, her best friend and her family, this novel asks what happens when a life that looks perfect from the outside becomes too hard to bear.
Dear Evan Hansen
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2018

Dear Evan Hansen

A lie gives Evan a chance to belong, but truth threatens to unravel everything.

368 pages· 77,107 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 74,078 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Evan Hansen, a high school senior, finds himself entangled in a lie that grants him the acceptance he's always craved. Posing as the best friend of a deceased classmate, Evan becomes a beacon of hope for the grieving family and gains newfound confidence. But as his fabricated story spirals out of control, Evan must confront the consequences of his deception. Will he risk losing everything to reveal the truth, or continue living a lie? Dive into this poignant tale of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human connection in a digital age.
Suicide Notes
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2008

Suicide Notes

A teen wakes in a psychiatric ward, questioning his reality and identity.

320 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 57,412 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Fifteen-year-old Jeff finds himself in a psychiatric ward on New Year's Day, convinced it's a mistake. As he navigates forty-five days among fellow patients, Jeff confronts his own truths and discovers unexpected connections. What led him here, and what will he uncover about himself?