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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
0–3 yrs
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Speak UP, Speak OUT! The Extraordinary Life of "Fighting Shirley Chisholm"
Tonya Bolden
Unbought and unbossed, Shirley Chisholm rose from Brooklyn to the halls of Congress, breaking barriers and becoming a fi
Ages 10–14
In the Name of Emmett Till: How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Showed Us Tomorrow
Robert H. Mayer
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how the tragic death of Emmett Till sparked a wave of courageous youth activi
Ages 12–18
Minnie McClary Speaks Her Mind
Valerie Hobbs
A new teacher encourages Minnie and Amira to stop being quiet and start standing up for what they believe in.
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1032 books
Swagger
Carl Deuker
Jonas has a shot at a basketball scholarship, but everything is at risk when he discovers the dark, hidden nature of the
Ages 12–17
Operation Clean Sweep
Darleen Bailey Beard
Politics becomes a family affair when Cornelius realizes his own mother is leading a group of women in a bold attempt to
Ages 8–12
Let Me Hear a Rhyme
Tiffany D. Jackson
For the teenager grappling with the sudden loss of a friend while facing the complex realities of systemic injustice and
Ages 14–18
Mary Seacole: Bound for the Battlefield
Susan Goldman Rubin
Mary, a Creole woman from Jamaica, braves the battlefields of the Crimean War to provide essential care and healing to w
Ages 6–10
The War Within These Walls
Aline Sax
Misha enters the desperate world of the Jewish resistance, choosing to fight back against the Nazis as deportations begi
Ages 14–18
Walking to the Bus-Rider Blues
Harriette Gillem Robinet
Twelve-year-old Alfa Merryfield finds his way through the changing world of 1956 Alabama during the historic bus boycott
Ages 8–12
Please Books #3
Giant Steps to Change the World
Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee
Visionaries like Mother Teresa and Neil Armstrong offer wisdom on how small, thoughtful actions can lead to major change
Ages 4–8
Suggested Reading
Dave Connis
When a private school bans books, Clara fights back by running an underground library that changes everything for her fe
Ages 12–18
If You're a Kid Like Gavin: The True Story of a Young Trans Activist
Gavin Grimm, Kyle Lukoff
Gavin Grimm stands up for his right to be himself, turning a personal struggle into a powerful movement for transgender
Ages 4–8
Hope in Patience
Beth Fehlbaum
Fifteen-year-old Ashley confronts the aftermath of trauma and the complexities of the legal system as she searches for a
Ages 14–18
The Case for Loving
Selina Alko
The Lovings fought against unfair laws in 1960s Virginia to prove that everyone should have the right to marry the perso
Ages 4–9
Killer Pizza #2
The Slice
Greg Taylor
For the child who feels like an underdog or is navigating the pressures of competitive sports and local rivalries.
Ages 8–12
Little People, Big Dreams
Malala Yousafzai
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child noticing that things aren't always fair, this inspiring biography shows how one girl's voice can change th
Ages 4–8
Letters to a Prisoner
written and illustrated by Jacques Goldstyn
For children processing the unfairness of the world, this wordless story shows how small acts of creativity and solidari
Ages 6–9
Fatty Legs: A True Story
Christy Jordan-Fenton, Margaret Pokiak-Fenton
Determined to learn to read, eight-year-old Olemaun leaves her Arctic village for a residential school where she must pr
Ages 9–12
Little People, Big Dreams #38
Nelson Mandela
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child noticing unfairness on the playground or asking big questions about justice, this gentle biography introdu
Ages 4–7
The Making of America #1
Susan B. Anthony
Teri Kanefield
Drawing from primary sources and personal writings, this biography traces the life of the pioneering activist who fought
Ages 10–14
Old Turtle #2
Old Turtle and the Broken Truth
Douglas Wood
For the child noticing conflict or exclusion in the world, this story offers a gentle way to discuss how labels and 'par
Ages 4–9
The Sky Blues
Robbie Couch
Sky Baker faces a nightmare scenario in his small town after a promposal goes wrong, forcing him to find his voice and h
Ages 14–18
Alice Paul and the Fight for Women's Rights
Deborah Kops
Alice Paul used fierce political skill and passion to fight for the 19th Amendment, changing the course of history for A
Ages 10–14
Loud and Proud: The Life of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm
Lesa Cline-Ransome
A studious girl uses her powerful voice and sharp intelligence to overcome obstacles and become a historic changemaker f
Ages 4–8
