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Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,400 books
0–3 yrs
145 books
4–7 yrs
1124 books
8–11 yrs
1977 books
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(1730)
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(187)
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(10)
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3–5
6–8
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child discovering how their unique talents, whether speaking or singing, can join with others to change the worl
Ages 6–10
Fighting for Yes! The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann
Maryann Cocca-Leffler
For the child who feels frustrated by unfair rules or being told no. Discover how Judy Heumann turned a lifetime of 'no'
Ages 6–10
House of Stairs
William Sleator
Five teenagers wake up in a dizzying maze of infinite stairs where a mysterious machine controls their food and demands
Ages 12–17
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1031 books
Castaways of the Flying Dutchman #3
Voyage of Slaves
Brian Jacques
Cursed to wander forever, Ben and his dog Ned must escape ruthless Barbary slave traders in this 18th-century Mediterran
Ages 10–14
March #2
March: Book Two
John Lewis, Andrew Aydin
For the young person starting to notice injustice in the world and wondering how one person can possibly stand up agains
Ages 12–18
Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse
Darcy Whitecrow, Heather M. O'Connor
For the child who loves animals and wants to see how a small group of determined people can stand up for what is right t
Ages 4–8
Kid Blink Beats the World
Don Brown
For the child who feels small in a world of big rules: discover how a group of kids changed history by standing together
Ages 6–10
Bindi Wildlife Adventures #4
Camouflage
Bindi Irwin, Chris Kunz
For the young nature lover eager to protect the planet, this adventure follows Bindi as she stands up for wildlife again
Ages 7–10
The Forgotten Five #2
The Invisible Spy
Lisa McMann
For children questioning who they can trust when the adults in their lives have let them down, this adventure explores f
Ages 8–12
Matched #3
Reached
Ally Condie
For the teen navigating complex loyalties and the weight of responsibility while fighting for a more just world.
Ages 12–18
The Logan Family Saga #6
Mississippi Bridge
Mildred D. Taylor
A ten-year-old boy watches from the sidelines as a bus driver forces Black passengers off a crowded bus during a dangero
Ages 8–12
Art Club
Rashad Doucet
For the child who feels their creative talents aren't valued at school or needs the courage to stand up for their hobbie
Ages 8–12
The Loud Silence of Francine Green
Karen Cushman
In 1949 Los Angeles, Francine’s friendship with a rebellious classmate at her Catholic school forces her to question the
Ages 10–14
Henry the Bear #3
Henry Climbs a Mountain
D.B. Johnson
For the child questioning why rules exist or feeling frustrated by unfairness. This story uses a bear's imagination to e
Ages 4–8
Sadiq #9
Sadiq and the Clean Water Crew
Siman Nuurali
For the child who feels empowered to fix problems in their neighborhood, this story shows how small hands can make a big
Ages 6–9
Race of the Radical
Fanny Howe
For the child who thrives on fast-paced competition and loves the thrill of solving a mystery alongside a loyal group of
Ages 8–12
Harald #1
Harald and the Giant Knight
Donald Carrick
Troublesome knights have taken over the family farm for spring training, forcing young Harald to hatch a desperate plan
Ages 5–9
Monsterious #2
The Snatcher of Raven Hollow
Matt McMann
For the child who loves the thrill of a good scare and wants to test their courage against a creepy neighborhood legend.
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 12–18
Secrets of the Eternal Rose #1
Venom
Fiona Paul
For the teen who feels trapped by societal expectations and craves a life of their own choosing, set against a backdrop
Ages 14–18
Signature Lives
Cesar Chavez: Crusader for Social Change
Brenda Haugen
For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this biography explores the power of nonviolent protest
Ages 10–14
The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade
Jordan Sonnenblick
Maverick wears a toy sheriff badge to survive sixth grade, hoping to find the hero inside himself while facing bullies a
Ages 10–14
Bible Stories
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Jean Marzollo
For the child learning that doing the right thing takes courage, even when others disagree. A gentle introduction to sta
Ages 4–8
I Am Books #3
I Am Human: A Book of Empathy
Susan Verde
A child looks inward to find what it means to be human, embracing the power of empathy, the weight of mistakes, and the
Ages 4–8