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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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Seeds of Freedom
Hester Bass
For the child curious about how a community can work together to change unfair rules. This story shows how creativity an
Ages 6–10
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
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12–18 yrs
1094 books
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
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
Two Truths and a Lie
April Henry
For the teen who loves high-stakes suspense and needs to see a quiet, backstage observer find her inner strength and voi
Ages 12–18
Little Golden Book Biography
Kamala Harris: A Little Golden Book Biography
Rajani LaRocca
For the child who asks why things are unfair, this inspiring biography shows how one girl's roots in activism led her al
Ages 4–8
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
For middle and high school students exploring the intersection of identity and service, this book traces the evolving ri
Ages 11–18
Friedrich
Hans Peter Richter
Two boys and their families navigate daily life in 1930s Germany as the shadows of Hitler's rise to power begin to chang
Ages 10–15
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
For the child facing a playground bully or feeling small, this story uses a classic Bible lesson to show how faith can b
Ages 3–8
The Secrets of Droon #25
The Lost Empire of Koomba
Tony Abbott
The search for a life-saving elixir leads Julie, Neal, and Keeah to a hidden desert empire where mischievous children gu
Ages 7–10
Why the Whales Came
Michael Morpurgo
On the island of Bryher in 1914, a mysterious natural event and local island life collide in this classic story set off
Ages 8–12
American Girl Historical Characters
Samantha Learns a Lesson
Susan S. Adler
Follow girls from different eras and backgrounds as they navigate their unique challenges in a collection of historical
Ages 7–10
The Order of the Obsidian Ashes #1
Of Arrows and Anarchy
Morgan Perryman
For the child who has ever felt like an outsider because of their appearance and needs to see that their differences can
Ages 12–18
