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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
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1978 books
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Wangari Maathai
Franck Prévot
One woman can spark a movement by planting a single tree, as seen in the inspiring life of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wang
Ages 6–10
Drawn to Change the World
Emma Reynolds
For the child who feels overwhelmed by news about the planet and wants to know how one person can make a difference in t
Ages 8–12
The Athena Protocol #1
The Athena Protocol
Shamim Sarif
The Athena Protocol
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
1034 books
The Secret Elephant
Ellan Rankin
Zookeeper Denise Weston Austin hides a baby elephant in her backyard to keep the animal safe during the bombings of Worl
Ages 4–8
To the Mountaintop: My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault shares her firsthand account of the six years she spent on the front lines of the Amer
Ages 12–18
A Taste of Freedom: Gandhi and the Great Salt March
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
For the child questioning why rules are sometimes unfair. Discover how a quiet walk for salt became a powerful, peaceful
Ages 6–10
A Voice for Kanzas
Debra McArthur
For the child finding the courage to speak out against unfairness, even when they are the new kid in a divided community
Ages 8–12
Women Heroes of World War II
Kathryn J. Atwood
Twenty-six women risk everything as spies and couriers to resist the Nazi occupation during World War II.
Ages 12–18
The Drop
Jeff Ross
For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit in and the dangerous allure of group mentality within a school environme
Ages 12–17
Stealing South
Katherine Ayres
For the young reader developing a sense of social justice and grappling with the weight of making difficult, courageous
Ages 10–14
Riley Mack #1
Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers
Chris Grabenstein
For the child who feels like the world is a little unfair, this fast paced caper shows how teamwork and a sense of justi
Ages 8–12
Ghostcloud #1
Ghostcloud
Michael Mann
Trapped in a grim version of London, Luke finds a sudden spark of hope when he rescues a ghost girl and begins to plan a
Ages 9–12
The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali
Tonya Bolden
For the child who needs to see that true strength is found in standing up for your beliefs, even when the world tells yo
Ages 6–10
Rebelwing #1
Rebelwing
Andrea Tang
A teenage activist joins a dangerous resistance in a dystopian future, paired with a sentient mechanized dragon to take
Ages 12–18
Issues in Focus Today
Up for Sale: Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Alison Marie Behnke
First-hand accounts and extensive documentation expose the reality of human rights violations through various forms of m
Ages 13–18
Deep Girls
Lori Weber
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of systemic control and seeking the courage to reclaim their identity withi
Ages 14–18
Kenny and the Dragon
written and ill. by Tony DiTerlizzi
Kenneth and Grahame form an unlikely bond in this whimsical tale that reimagines the story of a very bookish and relucta
Ages 8–12
Remember: The Journey to School Integration
Toni Morrison
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history, this book uses real photos to honor the courage of th
Ages 8–12
Healer #2
Scent of Magic
Maria V. Snyder
For the teen finding their voice while balancing huge responsibilities, this magical adventure explores the weight of ha
Ages 14–18
For Darkness Shows the Stars #2
Across a Star-Swept Sea
Diana Peterfreund
For the teen navigating complex loyalties, this high-stakes reimagining explores the weight of living a double life to s
Ages 12–18
Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress
Alicia D. Williams
For the child finding their voice and learning to stand tall. This vibrant biography of Shirley Chisholm celebrates the
Ages 4–8
Jumpstart the World
Catherine Ryan Hyde
For the teenager navigating the complexities of identity, prejudice, and unexpected friendships while finding their own
Ages 14–18
His Fair Assassin #1
Grave Mercy
Robin LaFevers
For the teenager seeking their own voice and autonomy while navigating a world of restrictive expectations and complex m
Ages 14–18
Momentum
Saci Lloyd
For the teen grappling with a world that feels increasingly unfair, this pulse-pounding story explores finding your voic
Ages 13–18
