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Books for Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,641 books
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The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Harriet Tubman
Christine Platt
An enslaved woman escapes to freedom only to return thirteen times to rescue her family and others using a secret networ
Ages 6–9
Coretta
Octavia Vivian
A determined girl from Alabama overcomes discrimination to become a musical force and a pillar of the civil rights movem
Ages 9–14
Coretta Scott King
Cassie M Lawton
For the child curious about the people who shaped our history, this biography explores the quiet strength and enduring a
Ages 8–12
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When Harriet Met Sojourner
Catherine Clinton
Two legendary women dedicated to freedom cross paths in this look at the lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth.
Ages 6–10
Every Little Letter
Deborah Underwood
For the child noticing cliques or feeling like there are 'invisible walls' between groups, this story shows how small ac
Ages 3–7
The Lions of Little Rock
Kristin Levine
In 1958 Little Rock, quiet Marlee must find her voice when her friendship with the new girl, Liz, is caught in the middl
Ages 10–14
Speak Up!
Confronting LGBTQ+ Discrimination
Avery Elizabeth Hurt
A supportive guide for children navigating LGBTQ+ identity or seeking to become active allies in the face of discriminat
Ages 10–14
Darkness Over Denmark
Ellen Levine
The Danish resistance and ordinary citizens risk everything to evacuate 7,500 Jews to safety by sea during World War II.
Ages 10–14
Nelson Mandela
Kadir Nelson
The journey of South Africa's first Black president unfolds from his early roots through his dedicated leadership in the
Ages 4–10
Good Night for Freedom, A
Barbara Olenyik Morrow
Hallie faces a life-changing choice when she finds two girls hiding in a secret Underground Railroad stop. Collage art b
Ages 6–10
Gandhi
Leonard Everett Fisher
For the child curious about how one person can change the world through peace and courage rather than fighting.
Ages 7–11
A Sweet Smell of Roses
Angela Johnson
Two young girls slip out of their home to join a historic march, capturing the courageous spirit of children during the
Ages 4–8
The Jump
Brittney Morris
A mysterious scavenger hunt offers a group of Seattle teens a chance to save their homes and families from a local oil r
Ages 12–18
People in the News
Coretta Scott King
Anne Wallace Sharp
For the young reader curious about the women who shaped history, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's life as a
Ages 10–15
Anger Is a Gift
Mark Oshiro
Struggling with panic attacks and a school that feels like a prison, Moss must choose between being consumed by fear or
Ages 14–18
Hidden from Hitler: How One French Resistance Network Saved Over 500 Jewish Children from the Nazis
Susan Wider
For the young reader starting to ask how ordinary people can make a difference when the world feels dark and unfair.
Ages 9–14
Shine
Lauren Myracle
When the local sheriff ignores a brutal attack on her best friend, Cat must break her own silence to find the truth in h
Ages 14–18
Over Jordan
Norma Johnston
John Clark leads a secret international counterterrorist unit called Rainbow to stop an apocalyptic conspiracy after a s
Ages 10–14
Detective Ted #2
The Goody Bag Goner
Caron Pescatore
When a birthday party goody bag disappears, Luana steps in as a junior lawyer to defend the new girl from unfair accusat
Ages 6–10
Mean Girl Makeover #1
So Not Okay
Nancy Rue
Tori usually stays under the radar at middle school, but when she chooses to befriend the queen bee's latest target, she
Ages 10–14
Burning Up
Caroline B. Cooney
A school project about a 1959 fire leads Macey Clare to uncover deep-seated prejudice and the dark history of racism wit
Ages 12–17
JAS GIRLZ Stop The Bullying
Shaquana Jackson
When the JAS Girlz witness a classmate being bullied, they brainstorm a plan to organize a peaceful school rally and sta
Ages 6–10
Linecaster
Jennifer Stolzer
When her best friend starts turning to stone and the town's water pump fails, Cat must use her string magic to prove tha
Ages 8–12
A Scarf For Keiko
Ann Malaspina
When his friend Keiko is sent to an internment camp, Sam must decide if he has the courage to show his support despite t
Ages 6–10
