It is much easier to feel hope in this particular context. As someone worried about climate justice, civil rights, and international cooperation, the future suddenly looks much brighter to me. However, I know that I would have had to find hope even if the American electorate had swung in favor of the minority-vote-loser wannabe-dictator. Things in the U.S. are still very scary—we’re on track for more COVID-related deaths, the police are continuously aggressive, and it’s unlikely we’ll get out of this period without a major homelessness crisis. There’s also a transition of power crisis in the U.S., so I definitely need some hope counterbalancing. I don’t mean to despair but reminding myself of all of these issues is what drives me to the best hope books. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, a reminder of hope is always welcome. I hope these books about hope give you a warm fuzzy instead of a…cold spikey.
Growing Up With Hope Books
Teenage Books About Hope
Hope Books For Adults Who Need a Reminder
Moving Forward
As many of us know, the work is not over with one election. Those of us who care about a better, more equitable future have to keep showing up and harassing our elected officials. However, hope and self-care are important factors in this. If you need a boost, there are also plenty of hope books to make you happy, uplifting books for dark times, and romance novels to make you feel like you’re getting a really good hug.
