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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
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John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson
John Lewis rises from a small farm to the front lines of the March on Washington, leading the fight for justice with pea
Ages 7–11
Bearmouth
Liz Hyder
Newt has worked in the darkness of the coal mines for years, but the arrival of a new boy sparks a dangerous quest for t
Ages 14–18
Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing
Tonya Bolden
Words have the power to shift the course of a nation, as seen through fifteen pivotal addresses ranging from the America
Ages 8–12
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Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
Monica Edinger, Lesley Younge
Experience the journey of a young boy stolen from his home and his remarkable path to freedom through found verse and po
Ages 12–18
The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts
Trudy Ludwig
For the child who feels small or wonders if their actions matter. This story shows how one tiny seed of kindness can blo
Ages 4–8
Peach Rebellion, The
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the teen navigating friendships across social divides, this story explores how to find common ground when parents an
Ages 12–17
Going Where It's Dark
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
A young boy encounters an abandoned, mistreated dog in the hills of West Virginia, sparking a deeply moving journey of c
Ages 8–12
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
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
