Youth Literacy Program

Using literature is a powerful way to help children understand and cope with mental health challenges and help youth understand complex situations. Books can help build empathy, foster connectedness, and help start conversations between family members and friends.

Below we have information about the books that NAMI of McHenry County has available. Please reach out to clarissa@namimch.org if you are interested in scheduling a read aloud. We will come with the book and materials for a craft afterwards (craft is optional).

Click on any of the books below to learn more about the plot and the craft we will offer for that reading!