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Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,405 books
0–3 yrs
145 books
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It Began with a Page
Kyo Maclear
A pioneering Japanese American artist uses soft watercolors to show how she brought diverse faces to the world of childr
Ages 4–9
The Singular Menace #1
Uncaged
John Sandford, Michele Cook
For the teenager who feels powerless against big systems, this high-stakes thriller explores the lengths one will go to
Ages 12–17
Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race (First Conversations series)
Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli
For parents seeking a gentle, honest way to talk about race. This guide explains skin color through science and history,
Ages 2–5
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1034 books
When Pirates Came to Brooklyn
Phyllis Shalant
For the child navigating a world of 'unspoken rules,' this story explores the courage it takes to maintain a cross-racia
Ages 8–12
Hector
Adrienne Wright
Learn how a peaceful student protest in Soweto against unequal education became a pivotal moment in the fight to end Sou
Ages 7–10
Sister to the Wolf
Maxine Trottier
Cécile and a young Pawnee named Lesharo form a bond that defies the social boundaries of eighteenth-century Canada.
Ages 12–17
The Lastling
Philip Gross
For the reader grappling with questions about how we treat our planet and the ethics of discovery. A tense journey into
Ages 12–16
Dear Ellen Bee
Mary E. Lyons, Muriel M. Branch
An unlikely duo consisting of a former slave and her former owner risk everything to gather intelligence in the heart of
Ages 10–14
Chasing Freedom
Nikki Grimes
Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony meet in an imagined 1904 conversation to reflect on their monumental fights for free
Ages 7–12
Curse of a Winter Moon
Mary Casanova
For the child grappling with the weight of family responsibility or the fear of unfair judgment. A tense journey through
Ages 10–14
Travelers Along The Way: A Robin Hood Remix
Aminah Mae Safi
In the heat of the Third Crusade, two Muslim sisters lead a daring group of travelers to defend the city of Jerusalem in
Ages 12–18
Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man
Tonya Bolden
Archival photos and vivid storytelling bring to life the journey of Frederick Douglass, from escaping slavery to becomin
Ages 10–14
Chasing Secrets
Gennifer Choldenko
A doctor’s daughter risks everything to protect her friends when a plague outbreak leads to fear and unfair blame in 190
Ages 9–13
The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island
Dana Alison Levy
A family summer vacation on Rock Island brings new friendships and the challenge of standing together against prejudice
Ages 8–12
Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales
Soman Chainani
Classic fairy tales are reimagined with a dark and dangerous edge, revealing the complex truths hidden within the storie
Ages 10–15
Noodlephant #1
Noodlephant
Jacob Kramer
An inventive elephant and her friends use a pasta battle to take a stand against a corrupt justice system run by kangaro
Ages 4–8
The Hayling Cycle #1
Hidden
Miriam Halahmy
Fourteen-year-old Alix faces a difficult moral choice when an illegal immigrant washes up on the beach, forcing her to c
Ages 12–16
I Walk With Vanessa
Kerascoët
Witness how one simple act of walking together can break a new student's loneliness and inspire a whole community to sta
Ages 4–8
Devil on My Heels
Joyce McDonald
The heavy heat of 1959 Florida sets the stage for Dove’s painful awakening to the realities of racism and injustice in h
Ages 12–17
The Puppetmaster's Apprentice
Lisa DeSelm
Pirouette is a wooden puppet brought to life by forbidden magic, now trapped by an evil ruler who wants her to build a m
Ages 13–18
Lizard in a Zoot Suit
Marco Finnegan
Amid the tension of the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots, two sisters discover a strange reptilian creature and race to save him fro
Ages 12–18
Together: An Inspiring Response to the "Separate-but-Equal" Supreme Court Decision that Divided America
Amy Nathan
Descendants of the opposing sides in the Plessy v. Ferguson case unite to share the history and lasting impact of racial
Ages 10–15
Stand As Tall As the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest
Patricia Gualinga and Laura Resau
Members of an Ecuadorean Kichwa community stand together in a high-stakes legal battle to protect their Amazonian home f
Ages 4–8
Cannonball Coralie and the Lion
Grace Easton
After a cruel ringmaster fires her, Coralie stands tall and inspires her lion friend and fellow performers to walk away
Ages 3–7
