Students are constantly learning and growing, embarking on new endeavors and overcoming challenges all throughout their schooling. Here are five books about new beginnings that will help inspire students of all ages who may be hesitant to pursue a new opportunity, who are forced to start over after an unexpected loss, or who are simply looking to begin anew.

Putting Books to Work: Bear and Bird

Putting Books to Work: Fish in a Tree

Putting Books to Work: Wonder

Putting Books to Work: The Thing About Jellyfish

Putting Books to Work: Transgender Pioneers

Clare Maloney is an intern at the International Literacy Association. She is currently seeking a BA in English from the University of Delaware.