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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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(10)
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3–5
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Seeing Red
Kathryn Erskine
For the young reader starting to see the complexities of history and the courage required to stand up against unfairness
Ages 10–14
Animals Rising
D. J. Panec
On an alternate Earth, a giant named Mira saves a wild human named Hawk, only to realize he is on a dangerous mission to
Ages 10–14
Hands Around the Library
Susan L. Roth, Karen Leggett Abouraya
For the child learning about the power of community and standing up for what they believe in during times of change.
Ages 5–10
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12–18 yrs
1034 books
Civil Rights Activists
Coretta Scott King
Cynthia Klingel
Coretta Scott King stood alongside her husband as a powerful leader in her own right, dedicated to the peaceful fight fo
Ages 7–10
Boy, Everywhere #2
Kicked Out
A. M. Dassu
Ali and Sami have found safety in England after fleeing Syria, but now they must race to raise legal funds to save their
Ages 10–14
Full Cicada Moon
Marilyn Hilton
For the child who feels like an outsider and dreams of reaching for the stars, this verse novel explores finding your vo
Ages 8–12
Thanksgiving in the White House
Gary Hines
For the child with a big heart for animals who wants to stand up for what is right, even when it means challenging the a
Ages 4–9
Small Acts of Amazing Courage
Gloria Whelan
For the teenager beginning to question inherited beliefs and looking for the courage to stand up for justice within thei
Ages 10–14
Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship and Freedom
Tim Tingle
A Choctaw girl and a young slave boy forge a secret bond, leading to a daring nighttime escape across the great Bok Chit
Ages 6–11
League of Archers #1
League of Archers
Eva Howard
For the child who dreams of making a difference, this high-stakes medieval adventure follows a girl finding her voice wh
Ages 8–12
The Compound #1
The Compound
S. A. Bodeen
Eli has spent six years trapped in an underground compound, but the secrets he uncovers about his father’s sanctuary are
Ages 12–17
Weasel #2
Bringing Ezra Back
Cynthia DeFelice
For the child learning that friendship requires showing up even when things get scary. A young boy braves the 1840s wild
Ages 9–12
I Want to Live: The Diary of a Young Girl in Stalin's Russia
Nina Lugovskaya
Thirteen-year-old Nina’s private dreams of becoming a writer turn into a dangerous liability when the Soviet secret poli
Ages 14–18
With a Name Like Love
Tess Hilmo
For the child who values fairness and wonders how to stand up for what is right in a complicated world. A story about fa
Ages 8–12
The Samosa Rebellion
Shanthi Sekaran
In a town divided between Butterflies and Moths, a young boy and his neighbors stand together to protect their community
Ages 8–12
The Good Fight
Anne Quirk
For the child curious about why we vote and how we got here. This history of the American struggle for voting rights emp
Ages 8–12
William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad
Don Tate
William Still dedicated his life to recording the stories of freedom seekers, working tirelessly to reunite families sep
Ages 6–10
Secrets in the House of Delgado
Gloria D. Miklowitz
For the young reader exploring what it means to be a true ally when facing systemic injustice and the pressure to betray
Ages 10–14
Link Takes a Stand
Anders Grit, Vivi Grit
For the child who struggles to speak up when things feel unfair, this story provides the tools to find their voice and s
Ages 4–8
We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King
Yolanda Renee King
For the child wondering how they can make a difference, this lyrical tribute carries the torch of the King legacy into a
Ages 4–8
The Voices of Silence
Bel Mooney
For the child questioning the world around them or feeling the weight of social injustice, this story explores finding y
Ages 10–14
Risking Exposure
Jeanne Moran
A young girl in 1938 Germany uses her camera to fight back after contracting polio makes her a target of the regime she
Ages 10–14
Baby Professor: Children's History
C is for Civil Rights
Baby Professor
For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This alphabet book introduces big ideas like fairness and
Ages 3–7
Water
Geoff Havel
Tully must never go near the water, but a mysterious visitor at the door is about to reveal exactly why her father keeps
Ages 12–17
