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Books for Standing Up for Others
Books for Standing Up for Others – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,641 books
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153 books
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The March Against Fear
Ann Bausum
Archival photographs bring to life James Meredith’s march across Mississippi and the historic tension between non-violen
Ages 12–18
Come August, Come Freedom
Gigi Amateau
Gabriel, an enslaved blacksmith, risks everything to organize a daring rebellion for freedom in Richmond, Virginia, duri
Ages 12–18
Radium Girls
Kate Moore
Hundreds of young women unknowingly paint watch dials with poison, sparking a courageous legal battle for safety and jus
Ages 10–14
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Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed
Laurie Halse Anderson
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed
Ages 12–18
Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small. Discover how one woman's simple act of planting a tree
Ages 4–9
The Breaker Boys
Pat Raccio Hughes
For the child questioning why some have so much while others struggle, this story navigates the complexities of social j
Ages 10–14
Hoodwinked
Arthur Howard
Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws outsmart the Sheriff of Nottingham in these classic episodic tales of bravery a
Ages 9–14
Tua and the Elephant
R. P. Harris
Tua risks everything to lead an abused elephant to freedom through the vibrant streets of Thailand in this beautifully i
Ages 8–12
The Last Panther
Todd Mitchell
For the child who feels the weight of our changing planet and wants to find their voice in protecting the natural world.
Ages 8–12
My Country, 'Tis of Thee: How One Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights
Claire Rudolf Murphy
One famous melody travels through time, evolving from a tribute to a king into a powerful anthem for the American Civil
Ages 6–10
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
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
