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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
22 books about standing up for yourself
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
Clear
One Year at Ellsmere
Faith Erin Hicks
Scholarship student Juniper faces a ruthless queen bee and rumors of a mythical beast in the forest during a difficult y
Ages 10–14
March #1
March: Book One
John Lewis, Andrew Aydin
Congressman John Lewis recounts his journey from an Alabama farm to the front lines of the civil rights movement in this
Ages 12–18
Spinning
Tillie Walden
Cold rinks, pre-dawn lessons, and glittering costumes define a decade of skating until new art, schools, and love spark
Ages 14–18
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly #1
Locker Hero
Rachel Renée Russell
Max faces his middle school bullies by drawing inspiration from his favorite comic book heroes to find the courage he ne
Ages 9–13
Dork Diaries #14
Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever
Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki’s dream summer tour turns into a meltdown when she discovers her new roommate is her social media-savvy frenemy, M
Ages 9–13
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
Meg Medina
For the teen navigating the terrifying shift of a new school and the silent, heavy pressure of being targeted by a bully
Ages 14–18
Americus
MK Reed
For the teen finding their voice when others try to silence it. A small town boy fights to keep his favorite books on li
Ages 12–18
Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab
Priya Huq
After surviving a hate crime, thirteen-year-old Nisrin chooses to wear a hijab, sparking a journey of healing and a deep
Ages 12–16
History Comics #7
Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes
Tracey Baptiste
Long before the famous boycott, a teenager named Claudette Colvin took a stand that helped change the course of American
Ages 9–13
The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents
Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre
Glynnis Fawkes
Before she was a legendary author, Charlotte Brontë was a girl with a vivid imagination who transformed personal tragedy
Ages 10–14
Dreamer
Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson-Elysée
Akim Aliu shares his journey from a Ukrainian-Nigerian childhood to the professional ice, where he fought systemic racis
Ages 8–14
Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali
Marc Bernardin
This striking graphic biography follows the meteoric rise of Muhammad Ali, from his Olympic gold to his courageous stand
Ages 12–18
Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies
Float and Sting! One Round with Muhammad Ali
Davis Miller
A 4 foot 7 inch high school senior decides to chase the impossible dream of boxing, leading to a life-changing encounter
Ages 8–14
Who Is AC? #1
Who Is AC?
Hope Larson
When a cell phone zaps Lin with cyberpowers, she must battle a digital villain spreading evil through binary code while
Ages 10–14
Emily the Strange #1
Emily the Strange
Rob Reger, Cosmic Debris
Sharp wit and a pack of black cats define the world of Emily, a fiercely independent thirteen-year-old who marches to he
Ages 10–16
Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World
Pénélope Bagieu
Meet thirty indomitable women, from famous explorers to hidden revolutionaries, who used their wit and spirit to change
Ages 12–18
Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story
Sarah Myer
Sarah uses anime and cosplay to process her anger and find her voice while facing racist bullying in this moving graphic
Ages 14–18
Original Fake
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
Introverted Frankie has always been the odd one out in his family of loud performers, until he finds a secret, creative
Ages 12–17
Other Boys
Damian Alexander
For the child who feels like an outsider or is processing trauma, this memoir explores finding your voice when silence f
Ages 10–14
Nayra and the Djinn
Iasmin Omar Ata
For the child who feels the weight of everyone's expectations while trying to find their own voice amidst school social
Ages 10–14
Go With the Flow #1
Go With the Flow
Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann
Frustrated by their school's lack of basic health supplies, four friends launch a period revolution while juggling track
Ages 10–14
History Comics
The Stonewall Riots: Making a Stand for LGBTQ Rights
Archie Bongiovanni
For the teen exploring the roots of the LGBTQ+ movement, this graphic novel brings the history of the Stonewall Uprising
Ages 12–18
