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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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(187)
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(10)
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Dear Miss Breed: The True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II and the Librarian Who Made a Difference
Joanne Oppenheim
When her young patrons were sent to internment camps in 1942, librarian Clara Breed fought to keep their spirits alive t
Ages 10–18
A High Five for Glenn Burke
Phil Bildner
Silas Wade finds his own place in the world through the history of Glenn Burke, the trailblazing baseball player who inv
Ages 10–14
Lost in the Labyrinth
Patrice Kindl
Princess Xenodice risks everything to save her half-brother, the Minotaur, from the legendary hero Theseus inside the tw
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
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Teachers March! The: How Selma's Teachers Changed History
Wallace, Sandra Neil and Rich Wallace
Brave educators in Selma, Alabama, risk everything to join the nonviolent protest for voting rights in this account of t
Ages 7–11
Trouble the Water
Frances O'Roark Dowell
For the child questioning the fairness of the world, this story explores how friendship and courage can bridge deep divi
Ages 9–13
More Than a Dream: The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
For the teen seeking to understand the systemic roots of inequality and the tactical brilliance behind one of history's
Ages 12–18
Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School
Tiffany Jewell
Personal narratives and data expose the reality of systemic racism within the education system through the eyes of the G
Ages 13–18
A Thousand Never Evers
Shana Burg
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world, this story offers a powerful look at finding your v
Ages 8–12
Mahalia Jackson
Nina Nolan
For the child who needs to see how a powerful voice can change the world. Discover how Mahalia Jackson's music became th
Ages 4–8
Voices From the March on Washington
J. Patrick Lewis, George Ella Lyon
Experience the struggle for civil rights through the eyes of John Lewis in this striking graphic novel memoir about the
Ages 12–18
Young, Black, and Determined: A Biography of Lorraine Hansberry
Fredrick McKissack, Patricia C. McKissack
Lorraine Hansberry broke barriers as the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway, using her writing to expose the r
Ages 10–14
Genevieve's War
Patricia Reilly Giff
For the child grappling with the weight of difficult choices and the courage it takes to stand up for others when the wo
Ages 8–12
Second Fiddle
Rosanne Parry
For the child adjusting to a new culture or finding their place in a group. A story of bravery, friendship, and the powe
Ages 8–12
Choosing Courage
Peter Collier
For the child who needs to see that real heroes come in all shapes and sizes, this collection of true stories celebrates
Ages 10–14
A is for Activist #1
A is for Activist
Innosanto Nagara
For parents who want to introduce big ideas about fairness, community, and standing up for others through a playful, rhy
Ages 0–4
The Zebra's Great Escape
Katherine Rundell
For the child who feels small in a big world but has a heart for helping others. A high-stakes mission to save animals t
Ages 5–9
Kneel
Candace Buford
For the teen processing current events and systemic unfairness, this powerful story follows a football star finding his
Ages 14–18
Anything But Fine
Tobias Madden
A young boy encounters an abused dog named Shiloh and must face an emotionally taxing struggle to protect the animal fro
Ages 8–12
Step
Deborah Ellis
For the child starting to look beyond their own world, these ten stories of eleven-year-olds facing global challenges in
Ages 9–12
Great Episodes #15
Girl in Blue
Ann Rinaldi
For the young person seeking the courage to define their own path and the grit to stand up against unfair expectations.
Ages 12–17
Warrior Girl
Pauline Chandler
For the young reader who needs to see that strength comes in many forms, especially when facing historical or societal b
Ages 9–13
The Legendary Miss Lena Horne
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning that standing up for what is right is just as important as sharing your talents with the world.
Ages 4–9
We Own the Sky
Rodman Philbrick
For the child grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of belonging. Two orphaned siblings find a new family
Ages 8–12
I Rise
Marie Arnold
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and finding the courage to speak out when someone they love is treat
Ages 12–18
