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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
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Dear Malala, We Stand with You
Rosemary McCarney
For children beginning to notice global inequality, this powerful photo-essay uses a collective letter to show the brave
Ages 6–10
Bone by Bone by Bone
Tony Johnston
In 1940s Tennessee, nine-year-old David must confront the painful reality of racism when his friendship is tested by the
Ages 10–14
Dreams of Freedom: In Words and Pictures
Amnesty International
The inspiring words of Malala Yousafzai and Harriet Tubman join vibrant artwork to honor the fundamental rights and free
Ages 6–12
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12–18 yrs
1034 books
The Antiracist Kid: A Book About Identity, Justice, and Activism
Tiffany Jewell
Power, bias, and identity come into focus through bold illustrations that help young advocates understand how to build a
Ages 6–10
I Am Here Now
Barbara Bottner
A teenager finds her voice through art and poetry as she and her younger brother lean on each other to survive a volatil
Ages 12–18
Bold Women in History
15 Women's Rights Activists You Should Know
Meghan Vestal
For the child who asks why things aren't always fair, this book introduces fifteen trailblazers who fought for equality
Ages 8–12
Fannie Never Flinched
Mary Cronk Farrell
Fannie Sellins stands her ground against powerful industries, risking everything to demand fair treatment for workers in
Ages 10–14
The Aviary
Kathleen O'Dell
Clara Dooley has lived her whole life inside a mansion’s walls, but a talking bird in the garden and a hidden mystery ar
Ages 8–12
Bartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero
Megan Hoyt
A famous Italian cyclist risks everything by using his bike to secretly transport documents and save hundreds of people
Ages 6–10
Bodyguard Unit, The: Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu
Clément Xavier, Lisa Lugrin
In the fight for the vote, a group of brave British suffragists master the art of jujitsu to defend themselves on the fr
Ages 10–16
Equal (Bakers Mountain Stories series)
Joyce Moyer Hostetter
In 1959 North Carolina, thirteen-year-olds Jackie and Thomas attempt to build a real friendship while facing the heavy p
Ages 8–12
The Variants #2
Defector
Susanne Winnacker
Tessa risks everything to find her missing best friend, launching a dangerous investigation into a rogue organization th
Ages 12–17
Viral
Ann Bausum
The most startling thing you will learn is how medical neglect and social stigma shaped the early years of the HIV/AIDS
Ages 12–18
Tales of Prehistoric Life #1
Ankylosaur Attack
Daniel Loxton
A young Ankylosaur must use all his strength to protect a vulnerable elder from the jaws of a hungry Tyrannosaur.
Ages 4–8
My Uncle Martin's Words for America
Angela Farris Watkins
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece shares his most famous words and his role in the civil rights movement through vibran
Ages 5–9
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
Dashka Slater
Two lives collide on an Oakland bus in this gripping account of a real-life crime that forced a community to reckon with
Ages 14–18
Precious Gold, Precious Jade
Sharon E. Heisel
Amid the grit of the gold rush, a fourteen-year-old girl’s new friendship with a Chinese peer reveals the painful realit
Ages 10–14
Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
Susan Goldman Rubin
The most fascinating thing about Paul Robeson is how he used his world-famous singing voice to fight for civil rights ac
Ages 8–12
Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
Peter Sís
For children learning about courage and how one person can make a difference, this book gently introduces the history of
Ages 6–10
Nissa #2
The Strength of Saints
A. LaFaye
In the heat of 1936 Louisiana, fourteen-year-old Nissa finds the courage to stand up against racial prejudice in her com
Ages 10–14
Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States
Marke Bieschke
Ordinary people hold the power to change laws by taking to the streets, using marches and protests to fight for their be
Ages 12–18
To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights
Angela Dalton
Nichelle Nichols almost left her role on Star Trek until a chance meeting with Martin Luther King Jr. showed her the imp
Ages 4–8
Where People Like Us Live
Patricia Cumbie
Fourteen-year-old Libby faces a gut-wrenching choice between keeping a promise to her best friend and revealing a secret
Ages 12–17
Haru, Zombie Dog Hero
Ellen Oh
When a boy's inseparable best friend is kidnapped after a false accusation, he must embark on a high-stakes mission to s
Ages 8–12
