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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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(1730)
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(406)
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(187)
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(16)
Early Readers
(10)
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3–5
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Tales from Dimwood Forest #4
Poppy and Rye
Avi
For the child learning to navigate grief while discovering that new friendships can bloom even in the wake of loss.
Ages 8–12
My Story
Suffragette
Carol Drinkwater
Dollie joins the dangerous 1909 campaign for women's right to vote, facing imprisonment and hunger strikes to prove that
Ages 11–15
Dead to Me
Mary McCoy
In the gritty world of 1948 Hollywood, sixteen-year-old Alice hunts for a runaway witness to find out who put her sister
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
1034 books
This Day in June
Gayle E. Pitman
Vibrant illustrations capture the exuberant energy of a Pride parade, inviting everyone to share in a day of community,
Ages 3–8
The Renegade Reporters
Elissa Brent Weissman
A group of students turns into a team of investigative journalists to uncover the truth and fight back against secrets h
Ages 8–12
Escape to the Forest
Ruth Yaffe Radin
For the child grappling with the concept of finding safety and hope during impossible times. A survival story about a fa
Ages 8–12
We Could Be Heroes
Margaret Finnegan
For the child who thinks differently and feels a deep sense of justice for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Ages 8–12
Ballyhoo Bay
Judy Sierra
For the child who loves the outdoors and needs to know that even small voices can protect the places they love through c
Ages 4–8
If I Tell You the Truth
Jasmin Kaur
For teens grappling with the weight of family secrets or systemic injustice, this lyrical journey follows a mother and d
Ages 14–18
The Global Refugee Crisis
Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
The brutal reality of the 1860s comes into focus through the history of a divided nation fighting over slavery, freedom,
Ages 12–18
The Three Fat Men
Yury Olesha
Resistance bubbles over in a fictional land as the poor rise up against three gluttonous rulers in this classic revoluti
Ages 8–12
Wilma Mankiller
Linda Lowery
Wilma Mankiller returns to the Oklahoma hills of her childhood to lead her people and champion Native American civil rig
Ages 7–10
Edenville Owls
Robert B. Parker
For the teen navigating the messy transition to high school who needs to see that standing up for what is right is just
Ages 12–16
Bug Boy #2
Bug Girl
Carol Sonenklar
Charlie accidentally turns into a beetle and gets captured, leaving his friend Suzanne to use a Bug-a-View device to shr
Ages 7–10
Boy
Phil Cummings
For the child who feels unheard or communicates differently. A gentle story about a small boy who uses non-verbal gestur
Ages 4–8
Where I Belong
Marcia Argueta Mickelson
For the teen navigating the tension between their private identity and public perception while standing up for their fam
Ages 12–18
Voices Series #2
Voices From the Underground Railroad
Kay Winters
A secret network of safe houses and brave abolitionists helps freedom seekers navigate the dangerous path from the South
Ages 8–12
The Tale of Pale Male: A True Story
Jeanette Winter
For the nature-loving child who marvels at the unexpected beauty found in the middle of a bustling city, featuring a res
Ages 4–9
Issues in Focus Today
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
Coral Celeste Frazer
For the young reader questioning why things are the way they are, this history of the suffrage movement shows how persis
Ages 10–18
I Am Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This gentle memoir helps little ones understand courage and the
Ages 4–8
Amal Unbound #2
Omar Rising
Aisha Saeed
For the child navigating a new environment where the rules feel unfair, this story explores finding your voice and stand
Ages 8–12
Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Brandy Colbert
Witness the history of Greenwood, the wealthy Black Wall Street, and the devastating two-day attack that became a turnin
Ages 14–18
Troll Bridge: A Rock 'N' Roll Fairy Tale
Adam Stemple, Jane Yolen
For the teenager navigating the pressure of artistic talent and the fierce, sometimes scary responsibility of protecting
Ages 12–18
I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
Sara Latta
For the young reader who feels restricted by social rules or wants to stand up for what is fair, even when it means stan
Ages 10–14
