August 22 is Be an Angel Day, a day dedicated to being kind to one another. For this special day, we’ve created a list of some great titles to inspire kindness in you.

Tree Dreams by Kristen Kaye
Jade Reynolds grew up in the logging community near Portland, Oregon, but when she witnesses a violent clash between a local logger and a peaceful tree sitter, she becomes entangled in a band of radical slackers, environmentalists, and anarchists in the canopy of a redwood grove. She must choose to side with her community or help save the trees.

Quiet the Rage by R. W. Burke
This practical how-to guide is a great resource on how to escape the rule of our emotions to manage conflict in a way that is productive, kind, and respectful. It will help you break any destructive patterns you may have, like combativeness or resentment. For anyone who wants more peaceful interactions, this is the book for you.

The Forbidden Temptation of Baseball by Dori Jones Yang
In this poignant middle-grade novel following twelve-year-old Leon in his new life in America, he tries to integrate his Chinese heritage and the Emperor’s rules with the lifestyle of the American family he lives with and boys he goes to school with. At first, he is bullied and teased, but with time, he learns to react kindly and to understand why his bullies feel the need to lash out, and ultimately befriends them.

The Cast by Amy Blumenfeld
Sometimes, the best way to be kind is to be there for someone you love and to bring humor into their life. That’s what this group did back in ninth grade—when Becca was sick, they made her a Saturday Night Live-style video and had her laughing all the way to recovery. That act of kindness bonded them for life, and twenty-five years later, they reunite for an unforgettable three days.

The Half-Life of Remorse by Grant Jarrett
One of the kindest things you can do is forgive. When Chic and Sam cross paths in Muncie, Indiana, they don’t realize that their paths had crossed before. As a teenager, Chic botched a burglary that resulted in the death of Sam’s wife and son, a brutal crime that Chic has spent his life trying to purge his soul of. When the puzzle pieces come together, their capacity for love and forgiveness will be tested.

The House of Bradbury by Nicole Meier
Mia Gladwell feels like her life is going nowhere. After her novel flops and her fiancé dumps her, she buys Ray Bradbury’s old estate for inspiration. She soon takes in a pill-popping young starlet as a tenant and must find the kindness in her heart to take care of her. Meanwhile, the mysterious sketches left on her doorstep make her feel less alone in her mixed-up world.

The Year of Necessary Lies by Kris Radish
In 1903, Julia Briton is a naïve, beautiful socialite—until she discovers that her beloved husband is involved in the plume trade. She is horrified that he is involved in the mass slaughter of bird for use in the fashion industry, and thus begins a remarkable year where she risks it all to save the winged world from the brink of distinction.

The Santa Thief by Alane Adams
In this children’s book, all Georgie wants for Christmas is a new pair of ice skates. But in 1920’s Philadelphia, times are tough, and his parents tell him Santa might not come this year. Georgie decides to take matters into his own hands and decides to be Santa himself. With love and kindness, he puts together a display showing his family the true meaning of Christmas.