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Young Adult About Standing Up for Others

Explore young adult books about standing up for others for children.

406 books

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Kate J. Armstrong

For the teenager beginning to question the expectations placed upon them by family and society while searching for a gro

Cover of Anthem

The Sixties Trilogy #3

Two cousins board an old school bus in 1969 for a cross-country journey to find a brother drafted for the Vietnam War.

Cover of Girl Forgotten

For the teenager fascinated by true-crime podcasts who wants to see how seeking justice can uncover buried truths and hi

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The Red Abbey Chronicles #3

Red Mantle

Maria Turtschaninoff

For the young person navigating the tension between their education and their roots, or seeking the courage to bring cha

Ages 14–18

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The Iremonger Trilogy #1

For the child who feels like an outsider in their own family, this gothic tale explores finding your voice when everythi

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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #2

Song of the Dark Crystal

For the teen finding their voice in a world of complex loyalties, this epic quest explores what it takes to stand up aga

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Inventing Elliot

For the teen who feels the pressure to reinvent themselves to survive. Elliot must decide if becoming a predator is the

Cover of Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream

Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the teen asking big questions about fairness and prejudice, this narrative non-fiction explores how fear and xenopho

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Mercedes Lackey

Joy and her magical hounds protect Apex City from monsters, but a trail of dead Psimons suggests the real danger might b

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The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire

Practical Sabrina must journey into a decaying world of Welsh mythology and strike a deal with a handsome fairy prince t

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The Glittering Court #2

For the teen seeking their own path while navigating unfair systems, this story follows a refugee using her wits and cou

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All of Us Villains #1

All of Us Villains

Amanda Foody, Christine Lynn Herman

For the teen grappling with family expectations and the pressure to compete, this dark story explores the weight of lega

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Rainbow Boys #1

Three very different high school seniors grapple with secrets, first loves, and the challenges of coming out while forgi

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Louise Lawrence

An apprentice dream-weaver uses her psychic gifts to protect her peaceful world from human colonists arriving on a massi

Cover of Generation Wonder: The New Age of Heroes

Generation Wonder: The New Age of Heroes

For the teen who feels like a side character in their own life and is searching for a story where heroes look, think, an

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The Storms Saga #1

Lauryn Hamilton Murray

For the teen navigating the pressure of hidden talents and the fear of being truly seen while finding where they belong

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Constellation #3

For the teen exploring the boundaries of their own identity and what it means to be truly human while standing up for th

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The Iremonger Trilogy #2

For the young reader who feels like an outsider or is drawn to the strange and unusual. Explore a surreal, gritty world

Cover of Rise

For the teen grappling with conflicting loyalties and the weight of their choices while navigating a world where magic a

Cover of The Last Lie

For the young person starting to question authority and realizing that words, music, and art are the ultimate tools for

Cover of Sick

For the teen who loves high-stakes survival and needs to see characters find inner strength and loyalty when their entir

Cover of A Heart in a Body in the World

A Heart in a Body in the World

Annabelle runs from Seattle to Washington, D.C., pushing her body to the limit to outrun a past trauma and find her voic

Cover of Nothing Happened

The Shakespeare Diaries #2

Nothing Happened

For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of first love, summer secrets, and the sting of rumors while finding thei

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Margarita Engle

Rhythmic verses tell the story of a community's resilience during the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, where music and dance mee

More Formats for Standing Up for Others

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