Read for Empathy Collection 2025

EmpathyLab annually launches its highly anticipated Read for Empathy book collection for 3-16-year-olds. Based on scientific research showing that empathy is learnable, and that books are an essential empathy-building tool, the list of 70 expertly selected titles has been curated to inspire young people to learn more about empathy and put it into action. The books encourage young people to jump into someone else’s story through insight and understanding of different life experiences through the eyes of brilliantly created characters. From inspiring empathy for the environment, or understanding different identities and cultures, to characters facing personal challenges and choices (including health and mental health), the collection encompasses a diverse range of themes and voices. See below for this year’s choices…