Books About Suicide

The Best Suicide Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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.

All the Bright Places
The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Suicide

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2015

All the Bright Places

By Jennifer Niven

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

388 pages· 88,079 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 641,062 ratings
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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.
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
3.9/5 Goodreads · 73,616 ratings
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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.
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