People Experiencing Homelessness
Books that include people experiencing homelessness in a neutral to good non-nuisance way often siding with those who have experienced it.
created by jovialdebris
last updated October, 2026
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Awesome list! Would being lost and unable to find the way home for a significant amount of time count for this? If it impacts the characters in a similar way? Or is it specific to having a home taken away?
Good point! I’m not sure. I think what matters is if our modern brains and definition of homelessness is what we would consider the person unable to find their way home. If so, let’s add it!
I think Bone the graphic novels would count then!
I know the trope of characters getting lost, trying to find a way home, and in time creating their own home where they are is a common trope. I don’t want to add that trope to your list if it’s not what you’re looking for!
HUD defines homelessness as "lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence".
Does that fit?
it very much does :)
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