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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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The Black Queen
Jumata Emill
For the teen navigating complex conversations about racial bias and justice. This gripping mystery explores the heavy we
Ages 14–18
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
Dream-weaver
Louise Lawrence
An apprentice dream-weaver uses her psychic gifts to protect her peaceful world from human colonists arriving on a massi
Ages 12–17
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1034 books
The Librarian of Auschwitz
Antonio Iturbe
Dita Kraus is a prisoner in Auschwitz who risks everything to protect eight precious volumes. This is a story of how boo
Ages 13–18
The Christmas Rat
Avi
Eleven-year-old Eric spends his winter break caught in a high-stakes standoff between a persistent exterminator and a cl
Ages 8–12
Robyn Silver #2
The Darkest Dream
Paula Harrison
For the child who loves the idea of secret worlds and finding the courage to protect those who are most vulnerable.
Ages 7–10
Exo #2
Cross Fire
Fonda Lee
As peace talks between an alien colony and human resistance groups falter, Donovan must choose his side in a world torn
Ages 13–18
Project Mulberry
Linda Sue Park
Julia and Patrick’s after-school silkworm project reveals deep lessons about friendship and patience, featuring unique d
Ages 8–12
Hex Hall #3
Spell Bound
Rachel Hawkins
Sent to a boarding school for magical beings after her spells go wrong, teen witch Sophie Mercer lands in the middle of
Ages 12–17
Generation Wonder: The New Age of Heroes
Barry Lyga
For the teen who feels like a side character in their own life and is searching for a story where heroes look, think, an
Ages 12–18
The Old Tree
Ruth Brown
When a mysterious giant X appears on their bark, the forest animals realize their home is scheduled to be cut down and m
Ages 3–7
A Handful of Thieves
Nina Bawden
When a con man steals his grandmother’s savings, Fred and four of his friends form a committee to track him down and tak
Ages 8–12
Abigale the Happy Whale
Peter Farrelly
Abigale the whale dreams up a clever plan to stop people from polluting her ocean home.
Ages 4–8
Snapshots in History
The National Grape Boycott: A Victory for Farmworkers
Barbara J. Davis
For the child noticing systemic unfairness or questioning how a small group of people can change the world for the bette
Ages 9–13
Class 4-W #2
Class President
Johanna Hurwitz
Julio has the heart of a leader, but he chooses to set his own dreams aside to support a friend's run for class presiden
Ages 8–11
The Pickle Song
Barthe DeClements
Paula wants to be friends with the new girl on the block, but she soon discovers that true friendship means standing tog
Ages 8–12
Kicks
Janet Fitch
The glittering allure of Los Angeles street life begins to fade for fifteen-year-old Kicks as she watches her closest fr
Ages 12–17
Internment
Samira Ahmed
Forced into a terrifying internment camp in a futuristic America, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must find the courage to
Ages 14–18
Master of Deceit: J. Edgar Hoover and America in the Age of Lies
Marc Aronson
For the teen starting to question how much the government should know, this unsparing look at J. Edgar Hoover explores t
Ages 12–18
Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Jen Bryant
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren
Ages 4–12
Squire & Knight #1
Squire & Knight
Scott Chantler
For the child who feels their hard work goes unnoticed or struggles with a bossy partner who takes all the credit.
Ages 8–12
The Storms Saga #1
Heir of Storms
Lauryn Hamilton Murray
For the teen navigating the pressure of hidden talents and the fear of being truly seen while finding where they belong
Ages 14–18
Cucumber Quest #4
The Flower Kingdom
Gigi D.G.
Cucumber and Almond reach the Flower Kingdom to find a missing princess, only to discover the entire royal family vanish
Ages 8–12
Turning Points in History
Death at Kent State
Michael Burgan
For the middle-grade reader asking big questions about protest, power, and how a single photograph can change how the wo
Ages 9–13
