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Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,641 books
0–3 yrs
153 books
4–7 yrs
1183 books
8–11 yrs
2075 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Anti-Slavery Alphabet
Anonymous
For parents seeking to introduce the gravity of history, this primary source from 1846 uses the alphabet to teach the mo
Ages 7–12
The Ogress and the Orphans
Kelly Barnhill
For children observing unfairness or 'fake news' in the world, this sophisticated fable shows how kindness and truth can
Ages 8–13
Groundbreaking Guys: 40 Men Who Became Great by Doing Good
Stephanie True Peters
For children questioning what it means to be a hero, this collection offers an inspiring alternative to traditional tale
Ages 8–12
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1094 books
First but Forgotten
The Untold Story of John P. Parker: Underground Railroad Conductor
Artika R. Tyner
For the child who asks how one person can change the world. This graphic biography follows a man who turned his pain int
Ages 8–12
Fact Finders: Biographies
Cesar Chavez: Champion of Workers
Tyler Schumacher
The first successful farm workers' union in the United States began with one man's vision. See how Cesar Chavez fought f
Ages 7–10
In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer
Irene Opdyke, Jennifer Armstrong
A young Polish girl risks her life during the Holocaust to hide and protect Jewish families, proving the power of indivi
Ages 12–18
Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb
Veronica Chambers
For the child who needs to see how one person's voice can change the world. This active biography shows how Shirley Chis
Ages 4–8
Frankie and Friends #2
The Big Protest
Christine Platt
For the child who asks big questions about the news and wants to know how they can stand up for what is right in their o
Ages 6–9
Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism
Yassmin Abdel-Magied
For the child who notices unfairness and wants to help, this handbook provides clear answers and practical tools to unde
Ages 9–12
My Friend the Enemy
J.B. Cheaney
A secret friendship forms during World War II when a twelve-year-old girl finds a Japanese-American boy hidden away by h
Ages 8–12
Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice
Michael G. Long
For the young person asking why people are marching in the streets or wondering if one voice can truly change the world.
Ages 10–14
Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party
Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, Waldo E. Martin Jr.
This deeply researched history captures the revolution sparked by the Black Panther Party, from community breakfast prog
Ages 12–18
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Nikki Grimes
For children discovering that their voice has power, this rhythmic biography shows how early activism can grow into a li
Ages 4–8
Super Manny #1
Super Manny Stands Up!
Kelly DiPucchio
Manny the raccoon is a superhero at home, but he will need his invisible cape and real-life bravery when it is time to s
Ages 4–8
Enola Holmes #6
The Case of the Gypsy Good-bye
Nancy Springer
Enola Holmes enters London’s dark underbelly to find a missing lady while evading her brother Sherlock, who carries a se
Ages 10–14
The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux: The Graphic Novel
Kate DiCamillo
Small mouse Despereaux Tilling joins a rat and a servant girl on a high-stakes journey toward a castle where their share
Ages 7–12
The Inside Tree
Linda Smith
For the young reader seeking a place where they belong and the courage to stand against darkness alongside a band of loy
Ages 8–12
Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-ins
Carole Boston Weatherford
Young Connie watches history unfold from a lunch counter stool as she experiences the courage and quiet power of the Gre
Ages 5–9
Step Right Up: How Doc Carver and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness
Donna Janell Bowman
A former wild west performer and a brilliant horse named Jim Key travel the country to prove that animals learn best thr
Ages 7–12
Eureka!: A Story of the Goldfields
Mark Wilson
Gold miners stand their ground at the Eureka Stockade in a fierce battle for fairness and rights on the Australian goldf
Ages 7–12
My Sister's Stalker
Nancy Springer
For the teenager navigating the heavy responsibility of protecting a loved one and the unsettling feeling that something
Ages 12–17
Heroes Who Risked Everything for Freedom: Civil War (Secrets of American History series)
Patricia Lakin
For the middle-grade student curious about the unsung heroes who fought against injustice, this book reveals the high st
Ages 8–12
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March
Lynda Blackmon Lowery
Fifteen-year-old Lynda Blackmon Lowery joins the historic fifty-four-mile march from Selma to Montgomery to fight for th
Ages 10–14
We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963
Sheila P. Moses
For the child learning how ordinary kids can change history. This moving story follows a young boy finding his courage d
Ages 8–12
