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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
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1978 books
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The Buxton Trilogy #1
Elijah of Buxton
Christopher Paul Curtis
Elijah is the first child born free in his Canadian settlement, but a dangerous journey across the border forces him to
Ages 9–14
Into the Wild #1
Into the Wild
Sarah Beth Durst
For the child who feels like their life is already decided for them. Discover how to break free from expectations and wr
Ages 8–12
White Lilacs
Carolyn Meyer
Rose Lee Jefferson faces a heartbreaking choice when the city of Dillon decides to destroy her thriving Black community
Ages 10–14
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1034 books
I Can Make a Difference
Marian Wright Edelman
For the child who wants to help but feels too small to matter. This collection of wisdom empowers young readers to chang
Ages 5–10
The Cats in Krasinski Square
Karen Hesse
Two sisters use a band of stray cats to outsmart the Gestapo and smuggle food to their loved ones trapped behind the War
Ages 7–11
Freedom Summer
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child questioning why the world isn't always fair. This historical account explores the courage of activists fig
Ages 10–14
Attack of the Black Rectangles
Amy Sarig King
For the child noticing unfairness in the world around them, this story empowers young readers to question authority and
Ages 9–13
Sometimes People March
Tessa Allen
For the child who asks why people gather in the streets, this book explores how collective action and shared goals can b
Ages 4–8
A Curse of Roses
Diana Pinguicha
For the teen navigating the weight of family expectations and religious duty while discovering their own identity and th
Ages 14–18
The Little Book of LGBTQ+
Harriet Dyer
For the teenager or ally seeking clear answers about gender, sexuality, and history in a gentle, easy to understand guid
Ages 12–18
Cesar Chavez
Eric Braun
For children starting to notice when things aren't fair at school or in their community, this book shows how one person'
Ages 8–12
Bright Beginnings
Good Deeds Come Back in Surprising Ways
Bright Beginnings
Follow the high-flying adventures of Peter Parker, the legendary wall-crawler who uses his spider-like powers to protect
Ages 4–9
After the Dancing Days
Margaret I. Rostkowski
In the wake of the Great War, Annie visits a veterans' hospital and discovers the quiet strength of wounded soldiers whi
Ages 10–14
Germs Children's Book
Sheryl J. Rivera
Two seventh-graders stumble into a hidden forest near Portland to rescue a kidnapped baby, finding themselves caught in
Ages 9–14
Childhood of Famous Americans
Coretta Scott King: First Lady of Civil Rights
George E. Stanley
For the child curious about how leaders are made, this early biography explores the childhood values and musical passion
Ages 6–10
Fire with Fire
Destiny Soria
For the teen navigating the tension between family loyalty and personal truth, especially when high stakes force them to
Ages 14–18
The Sacred Throne #1
The Armored Saint
Myke Cole
When a magic-hunting Order threatens her village, Heloise must decide if she will stay silent or risk everything to stan
Ages 14–18
Dealing With...
Dealing with Bullying
Jane Lacey
For the child navigating tricky social dynamics or facing unkind peers. This guide provides clear strategies to help kid
Ages 6–10
The Precious Stone Trilogy #3
Emerald Green
Kerstin Gier
Time-traveling secrets and dangerous suspicions collide as Gwen, the final member of the Circle of Twelve, uncovers the
Ages 12–18
Buddha Boy
Kathe Koja
New student Jinsen faces school bullies with a shaved head and a quiet, peaceful spirit that challenges everyone's ideas
Ages 12–16
The Rock and the River #1
The Rock and the River
Kekla Magoon
Fourteen-year-old Sam must choose his own path as he is pulled between his father's nonviolent protests and his brother'
Ages 12–16
Fade to Black
Alex Flinn
For the teen navigating the complexities of prejudice, chronic illness, and the courage required to speak the truth when
Ages 14–18
The Song of the Molimo
Jane Cutler
A twelve-year-old boy meets Ota Benga, an African Pygmy exhibited at the 1904 World's Fair, in a meeting that challenges
Ages 9–13
Cargo
Adèle Tariel
For the child questioning why some people must leave their homes, this story follows Leo as he discovers the human reali
Ages 9–13
