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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
4–7 yrs
1124 books
8–11 yrs
1978 books
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(10)
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Harboring Hope: The True Story of How Henny Sinding Helped Denmark's Jews Escape the Nazis
Susan Hood
Thousands of lives hang in the balance as the Danish resistance launches a daring secret mission to ferry their neighbor
Ages 8–12
Let Us March On!: James Weldon Johnson and the Silent Protest Parade
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
The writer of the Black National Anthem leads a powerful, wordless march through the streets of New York to stand up for
Ages 6–10
Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust, The
Karen Gray Ruelle, Deborah Durland DeSaix
In the heart of Nazi-occupied Paris, the Grand Mosque becomes a secret sanctuary where Muslim community members risk eve
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Ages 8–12
Ordinary People Change the World
I Am John Lewis
Brad Meltzer
Young John Lewis learns that peaceful protest and getting into good trouble can change the world in this illustrated bio
Ages 5–9
The People Who Hugged the Trees
Deborah Lee Rose
For the child who loves the outdoors or wonders if one person can make a difference. This story shows how courage and co
Ages 5–9
Speak Up!
Miranda Paul
For the child learning to navigate social hurdles, this encouraging book shows how small acts of bravery and speaking up
Ages 4–8
Hands Up!
Breanna J. McDaniel
For the parent looking to reclaim a difficult phrase, this joyful story transforms 'hands up' into a celebration of grow
Ages 4–8
Shatter Me #1
Shatter Me
Tahereh Mafi
Juliette’s touch is lethal, a power she views as a curse until she is forced to decide if she will be a weapon or a surv
Ages 14–18
Who HQ
Who Was Sojourner Truth?
Yona Zeldis McDonough
Long before the modern civil rights movement, a woman named Belle escaped slavery and changed her name to travel the cou
Ages 8–12
What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice
What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice
Lorraine Hansberry made history as the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway after a childhood spent challenging
Ages 4–8
Monday's Not Coming
Tiffany D. Jackson
For the teenager grappling with the fear that a friend has fallen through the cracks while the adults in their life rema
Ages 14–18
A Day That Changed America
The March on Washington
Margeaux Weston
For children asking why fairness matters, this narrative history brings the 1963 March on Washington to life, showing ho
Ages 7–10
Mira's Diary #1
Lost in Paris
Marissa Moss
A cryptic postcard leads Mira to the roof of Notre Dame, where a single touch sends her back in time to rescue her mothe
Ages 8–12
Baby Dragon #1
Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze
Sheryl Bass
A young dragon is terrified after a fiery sneeze accidentally burns a village, but a brave girl discovers the big beast
Ages 4–8
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass
David A. Adler
Follow the journey of a man who escaped slavery to become one of the most powerful voices for freedom and abolition in t
Ages 6–10
The Only Thing to Fear #2
Live in Infamy
Caroline Tung Richmond
Eighty years after the Axis powers won the war with super soldiers, a new generation risks everything to reclaim the hop
Ages 12–18
Starbound #3
Their Fractured Light
Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner
The fight against LaRoux Industries reaches a breaking point on the planet Corinth as survivors from across the galaxy c
Ages 12–18
Ishmael #1
Don't Call Me Ishmael
Michael Gerard Bauer
Ninth grade looks like a disaster for Ishmael until he meets a fearless new student who helps him stand up to bullies an
Ages 11–15
All of Us: A First Conversation About Disability
Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli
For the parent looking to build a foundation of inclusion, this gentle board book helps little ones understand and celeb
Ages 2–5
Galileo's Universe
J. Patrick Lewis
For the curious child who gazes at the stars and wonders how we first discovered the secrets of our solar system through
Ages 8–12
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field
Alex Jackson Nelson, Kirstin Cronn-Mills
From World Cup stars to Olympic legends, see how trailblazing athletes and their allies are changing the rules to ensure
Ages 11–15
Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad
Pamela Duncan Edwards
For the child curious about history's heroes, this lyrical story uses the quiet wisdom of nature to explore a dangerous
Ages 5–9
Starting from Seneca Falls
Karen Schwabach
Carrie Chapman Catt rises to lead an army of women in a tireless campaign for the right to vote and the passage of the 1
Ages 8–12
The Warm-Hearted Snowman
Sigal Adler
For the child learning that being kind is more important than staying safe and comfortable. This gentle story explores t
Ages 3–8
