In response to the growing prevalence of school and community violence, this chapter explores the use of bibliotherapy and social-emotional learning (SEL) using children’s picturebooks as tools to help families and students process grief, fear, and anxiety. The authors curated and analyzed ten high-quality picturebooks that offer age-appropriate ways for children to rehearse, discuss, and cope with difficult emotions stemming from traumatic events. These books were incorporated into Bitmoji-based digital family literacy bags designed for at-home use, with discussion prompts, read-alouds, and follow-up activities aligned to the five SEL dimensions. Drawing from research in developmental and therapeutic bibliotherapy, this work highlights the power of literature as a proxy for emotional experiences, enabling children to gain insight, build empathy, and imagine paths toward hope and healing. The project emphasizes the teacher’s role in fostering resilience and well-being, even amid tragedies that defy explanation. These resources aim to provide immediate, compassionate support to children and families navigating the aftermath of violence.