The Blackstone Foundation Library

Our children are watching, listening, and feeling the weight of the world around them.

Sometimes, grief doesn't look like a loss; it looks like a change in spirit. In the novel-in-verse Rain Rising, 13-year-old Rain Washington navigates "the big sad" after a racially motivated attack on her brother.

It is a vital read for middle-grade and young adult readers, offering a mirror for those dealing with trauma and a window for those learning empathy. Courtne Comrie gives our youth the language they need to talk about mental health, safety, and the courage it takes to rise.

Empower the young readers in your life. Borrow it at: thebfl.org/access-digital-library



Video Description: A video promoting mental health books for youth. It begins with a black-and-white image of a smiling boy holding a book with the title "BOOKS ON MENTAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS". At the 10-second mark, the screen transitions to a white background showing the book cover for "Rain Rising" by Courtne Comrie. The graphic includes a summary of the novel-in-verse and a call to action to borrow the book or audiobook from the Blackstone Foundation Library website. The video ends with a decorative geometric border at the bottom.