Books have long been used by teachers to explore issues whose understanding is considered crucial to students' educational experience. Social studies teachers in middle and high school often rely on poignant stories to teach historical moments that are difficult for students to grasp. More recently, educators and medical health professionals have relied on powerful tales and the concept of "bibliotherapy" to help younger students who are struggling with personal experiences that distract them from their educational pursuits. Bibliotherapy is a projective indirect intervention that uses literature for personal growth. In this article, the authors offer to teachers interested in bibliotherapy a brief summary of its use, including a series of questions to ask when reviewing books, sample themes with brief descriptions of appropriate books, and a concise bibliotherapy lesson plan. (Contains 3 tables.)