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Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,402 books
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Determined to Stay: Palestinian Youth Fight for Their Village
Jody Sokolower
For teens grappling with global news, this book shares first-hand accounts of Palestinian youth protecting their homes a
Ages 12–18
Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman
Kristen R. Lee
Savannah battles microaggressions and white privilege at an elite college while trying to fulfill her mother's hopes for
Ages 14–18
The Secret of the Village Fool
Rebecca Upjohn
The children of a Jewish family share the moving true story of the unlikely hero who risked everything to keep them safe
Ages 8–12
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Witches
written and illustrated by Rosalyn Schanzer
Bold red and black illustrations capture the chilling wave of hysteria and fear that gripped Salem Village during the in
Ages 9–14
In Our Mothers' House
Patricia Polacco
Follow the heartwarming traditions and everyday milestones of a family with two mothers as they build a life filled with
Ages 5–9
Freedom Summer for Young People: The Violent Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America a Democracy
Bruce Watson
College students risk their lives in the heat of 1964 Mississippi to register voters and open schools during a turning p
Ages 12–18
Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor
Larry Dane Brimner
The clash between a courageous Reverend and a defiant police chief in Birmingham sparked a pivotal chapter of the Americ
Ages 10–14
Moses: The Long Road to Freedom
Ann Keay Beneduce
Watercolor art reminiscent of ancient manuscripts illustrates the epic biblical journey of Moses as he leads his people
Ages 5–9
Goblin Market
Diane Zahler
When a trickster goblin lures her sister away with poisonous enchantments, Lizzie must use her own magic and courage to
Ages 8–12
Rise Up! The Art of Protest in collaboration with Amnesty International
Jo Rippon
See the history of social change through the bold posters that gave a visual voice to environmental activism and human r
Ages 10–18
Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis
Lesa Cline-Ransome
John Lewis turned his childhood experiences with segregation into a lifelong mission, choosing nonviolence and love to f
Ages 4–8
Rabbi and the Reverend, The: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight against Silence
Audrey Ades
A rabbi who escaped the Nazis joins forces with Martin Luther King Jr. to prove that speaking out is the most powerful w
Ages 7–11
Any Small Goodness
Tony Johnston
Life in East Los Angeles means standing up for your name, hitting the basketball court, and protecting the local librari
Ages 8–12
Owl's Outstanding Donuts
Robin Yardi
A persistent owl enlists 10-year-old Mattie to stop a water polluter, forcing her to confront her own shadows to save he
Ages 8–12
The Ausländer
Paul Dowswell
Orphaned Peter must choose between the safety of his new Nazi family and the dangerous truth he discovers while living i
Ages 12–17
Shooter
Walter Dean Myers
For parents and educators navigating the complex aftermath of school violence and the quiet signals of teenagers in cris
Ages 14–18
Nobody Knew What To Do
Becky Ray McCain
Ray watches a classmate get bullied and feels helpless until he finds the courage to speak with his teacher and spark a
Ages 5–9
Sweet Justice: Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Mara Rockliff
Georgia Gilmore’s secret kitchen becomes the heart of a movement, using legendary cooking to sustain the heroes of the M
Ages 4–8
Women of Our Time
Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
From a curious child by the shore to a pioneer of ecology, Rachel Carson’s journey shows how one voice can wake the worl
Ages 7–11
Orca Currents
Big Winner
Sylvia Taekema
After a mentally challenged teen wins a million-dollar lottery, fourteen-year-old Skye must protect him from people tryi
Ages 10–14
A Crack in the Sea #2
A Tear in the Ocean
H. M. Bouwman
Prince Putnam ventures into a world where the sea has become undrinkable, facing danger to find a solution for his peopl
Ages 8–12
The True Gift
Patricia MacLachlan
Christmas at the farm takes an unexpected turn when Liam decides a lonely white cow needs a friend more than he needs ho
Ages 7–10
Like a Rainbow: The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper
Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville
Before she was a pop icon, Cyndi Lauper was a girl who marched to her own drum and used her voice to stand up for everyo
Ages 4–8
The Demon Headmaster #2
The Prime Minister's Brain
Gillian Cross
A new computer game called Octopus Dare is sweeping the school, but Dinah suspects a sinister mind-control plot hidden b
Ages 8–12
