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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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(1730)
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(187)
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Call It Courage
Armstrong Sperry
Mocked for his fear of the sea, the son of a Great Chief sets out alone on a dangerous voyage to prove his worth and con
Ages 8–12
Free Willy
Todd Strasser
For the child who feels like an outsider and is looking for a place to belong. This story explores how an unlikely bond
Ages 8–12
The Jacket
Andrew Clements
When Phil spots another boy in his brother’s jacket, his immediate accusation forces him to confront uncomfortable truth
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1034 books
Rainbow Boys #2
Rainbow High
Alex Sanchez
For teens navigating the emotional hurdles of coming out, choosing a college, and building healthy relationships while f
Ages 14–18
Arc of a Scythe #3
The Toll
Neal Shusterman
As the silent Thunderhead watches and a dictator rises to power, the fate of a world that conquered death hangs on a fin
Ages 14–18
The Adventures of Tintin #19
The Red Sea Sharks
Hergé
Tintin rushes to the aid of his old friend, the Emir Ben Kalish, as he faces off against the villainous Marquis di Gorgo
Ages 8–14
Influential People
Amandla Stenberg
Jenny Benjamin
For the child who wants to use their voice for good, this biography follows Amandla Stenberg's journey from young actor
Ages 8–12
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall
David A. Adler
Trace the journey of the first African-American Supreme Court justice, from his early life to his historic role in the h
Ages 6–9
Rook #1
Rook
Sharon Cameron
In a sunken version of Paris where the guillotine has returned, Sophia Bellamy risks everything to smuggle prisoners awa
Ages 12–18
We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler
Russell Freedman
Siblings Hans and Sophie Scholl risk everything to lead an underground student resistance movement against the Nazi regi
Ages 10–14
Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences
Brigit Young
For the middle schooler starting to notice unfair rules, this story follows a student standing up against restrictive dr
Ages 10–14
They Had a Dream: The Civil Rights Struggle from Frederick Douglass to Malcolm X
Jules Archer
The fight for justice comes to life through the stories of Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., a
Ages 10–14
These Stolen Lives
Sharada Keats
Survival in a colonized world means paying for the right to live. Mora must risk everything at the Life Registry to save
Ages 14–18
Courage & Defiance
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child who asks how one person can make a difference in a world of unfairness, this book shows how courage and te
Ages 10–14
Graphic History: History in the News #1
School Strike for Climate
Nel Yomtov
For the child who feels small in a big world, this graphic novel shows how one person's voice can spark a global movemen
Ages 8–12
Freedom Riders
Ann Bausum
Young activists board buses to challenge injustice, showing how John Lewis and others risked everything for civil rights
Ages 10–14
Picture Book Biographies #3
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
David A. Adler
Help your child understand the power of words and peaceful protest through the life of Dr. King, from his childhood in t
Ages 5–9
My Year in the Middle
Lila Quintero Weaver
Lu’s speed on the track opens doors in 1970 Alabama, but she must decide where she stands when racial tensions divide he
Ages 8–12
Famous Figures of the Civil War Era
Harriet Beecher Stowe: Abolition Advocate
Brenda Haugen
For the child curious about how a single voice can change history: discover how Harriet Beecher Stowe's writing fueled t
Ages 9–14
The Little Match Girl Strikes Back
Emma Carroll
For the child beginning to notice unfairness in the world, this story transforms a classic tragedy into an inspiring tal
Ages 8–12
Voyage of Midnight
Michele Torrey
Fourteen-year-old Phillip boards his uncle's ship expecting a family reunion, only to realize the horrifying truth of th
Ages 12–16
Hope #1
Project Middle School
Alyssa Milano, Debbie Rigaud
Middle school is tough, but Hope Roberts is tougher as she uses her love of science to take a stand and make a real diff
Ages 8–12
Princess Pulverizer #6
The Dragon's Tale
Nancy Krulik
For the child who feels boxed in by expectations, this story celebrates the courage to redefine yourself while standing
Ages 6–9
Grace and Fury #2
Queen of Ruin
Tracy Banghart
Banished and powerless, Nomi must reunite with her sister Serina on a prison island where a fierce revolution is beginni
Ages 14–18
