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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(1730)
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(406)
Middle Grade
(187)
Graphic Novels
(183)
Picture Books
(47)
Poetry
(16)
Early Readers
(10)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Frankie & Bug
Gayle Forman
For the child navigating a lonely summer or questioning why people treat others differently, this story celebrates the p
Ages 8–12
Dimple and Rishi #3
10 Things I Hate about Pinky
Sandhya Menon
For the teen navigating the pressure of parental expectations and the messy, exciting sparks of an unexpected summer rom
Ages 12–18
Moribito #1
Guardian of the Spirit
Nahoko Uehashi
A skilled spear-wielder must protect a young prince carrying a heavy spiritual burden in this epic fantasy rooted in Jap
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1034 books
Nobody Particular: One Woman's Fight to Save the Bays
Molly Bang
For the young activist who sees something wrong in their community and wants to know how one person can make a differenc
Ages 10–14
This Promise of Change
Jo Ann Allen Boyce, Debbie Levy
For the young reader processing the weight of systemic unfairness and finding the courage to stand up for what is right
Ages 10–15
Stone River Crossing
Tim Tingle
For the child grappling with the meaning of courage and the power of unlikely alliances in the face of systemic injustic
Ages 8–12
Our House Is on Fire
Jeanette Winter
For the child who feels small in a big world, this story shows how one person's quiet determination can spark a global m
Ages 4–8
The Together Tree
Aisha Saeed
For the child who feels like an outsider or has witnessed someone being treated unfairly. A gentle story about building
Ages 4–8
After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance
Anne O'Brien
For the child questioning how one person can change the world. This anthology explores how peaceful protest and steady c
Ages 10–16
Martin Rising: Requiem for a King
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of leadership. This poetic tribute explores the human
Ages 9–14
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA
Brenda Woods
For the child questioning why history books leave people out. Explore the Jim Crow South through a friendship that revea
Ages 10–14
Saving Savannah
Tonya Bolden
For the teenager questioning their place in the world and wanting to bridge the gap between their own privilege and the
Ages 13–18
Votes for Women!
Winifred Conkling
For the teen who is curious about how change happens and wants to understand the gritty, persistent battle for equality
Ages 12–18
Evicted!: The Struggle for the Right to Vote
Alice Faye Duncan
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this powerful history reveals how families stood together when
Ages 9–12
The Ever-After Bird
Ann Rinaldi
For the young teen questioning the complexities of right and wrong while discovering the hidden courage required to stan
Ages 12–16
Unstoppable: How Bayard Rustin Organized the 1963 March on Washington
Michael Long
For the child who wants to know how big changes happen through teamwork and planning. This inspiring biography shows how
Ages 7–11
The Bobbin Girl
Emily Arnold McCully
Working in a 19th-century textile mill, a ten-year-old girl must decide if she has the courage to join her coworkers in
Ages 7–12
The Rescue at Dead Dog Beach
Stephen McGarva
One man stands against local opposition to save abandoned dogs from a notorious beach in Puerto Rico, turning a dumping
Ages 10–14
FAB Club #1
FAB Club
Alex Hallatt
After being targeted by a local gang, a group of kids forms a club to stand up for one another and find a way to stop th
Ages 8–12
Without Refuge
Jane Mitchell
For the child grappling with the gap between what society says is right and what their heart knows is true.
Ages 11–18
Give Us the Vote: Over 200 Years of Fighting for the Ballot
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the young citizen curious about why voting matters. This history of the ballot reveals the long, brave fight for eve
Ages 10–14
Black Radishes
Susan Lynn Meyer
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world: a story of a young boy finding courage and hope whi
Ages 8–12
Be A Bridge
Irene Latham, Charles Waters
Kindness takes many forms, from welcoming a new student to standing up for a classmate, in these rhyming verses about bu
Ages 4–8
We Didn't Ask for This
Adi Alsaid
For the teenager grappling with eco-anxiety and the frustration of having their future decided by adults in power.
Ages 14–18
