Books Like Rise Up
Families who loved Rise Up by Jason Walz often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Rise Up by Jason Walz often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels that their age, physical abilities, or unique differences are being treated as weaknesses or reasons to be ignored. It is an empowering choice for children who are navigating the transition into independence and seeking stories where characters like them lead the charge. This graphic novel follows twins Sam and Wyatt in a world where an alien invasion has removed everyone considered a productive worker, leaving only the young, the elderly, and the disabled behind. As the twins organize a resistance, the story explores deep themes of self-worth, collective action, and the dismantling of societal labels. While the setting is a high stakes science fiction dystopia, the emotional core is about realizing that those the world overlooks are often the ones with the most to offer. It is perfect for middle schoolers ready for a sophisticated look at justice and resilience.
