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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
860 books about standing up for yourself
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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The Wednesday Wars
Gary D. Schmidt
Holling Hoodhood is stuck reading Shakespeare with a teacher who hates him, all while dodging bullies and wearing yellow
Ages 10–14
That's So Raven #15
Rebel Raven
Alice Alfonsi
When a fashion director tells Raven she doesn't have the look for her own winning design, Raven must stand tall and prov
Ages 8–12
Marcy Lewis #1
The Cat Ate My Gymsuit
Paula Danziger
Marcy Lewis feels invisible until a new teacher sees her potential, prompting Marcy to finally find her voice and take a
Ages 10–14
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The Skin I'm In #1
The Skin I'm In
Sharon G. Flake
Facing taunts from classmates, Maleeka begins to change her outlook when she meets a teacher who proudly embraces her ow
Ages 10–14
Snob Squad #2
Revenge of the Snob Squad
Julie Anne Peters
Four gym class outcasts form the Snob Squad to take down their athletic rivals in a quest for the ultimate underdog reve
Ages 8–12
JoJo and BowBow #5
Queen Bs and Honeybees
JoJo Siwa
JoJo and Miley are thrilled for their cabins at the Art Stars event until they realize the counselors are the mean girls
Ages 7–11
Jordan J and the Truth About Jordan J
K.A. Holt
Jordan J has huge dreams of dancing on national TV, but he must balance his blunt honesty and tight family finances whil
Ages 8–12
Logan Family #1
Song of the Trees
Mildred D. Taylor
A Depression-era Black family fights to protect their beloved forest from an unscrupulous man determined to cut down the
Ages 8–12
Figuring Out Frances
Gina Willner-Pardo
Abigail’s best friend Travis has changed since starting at her school, and she must decide how to handle his new attitud
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #41
Mary Anne vs. Logan
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne is usually the shy one, but she must find her voice to decide if her new relationship is standing in the way o
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Rosa Parks?
Yona Zeldis McDonough
One woman's quiet refusal to move to the back of a bus in Alabama sparks a massive movement that changes the course of A
Ages 8–12
Does My Head Look Big In This?
Randa Abdel-Fattah
Amal decides to wear the hijab full-time at her Australian prep school, navigating her identity and personal style while
Ages 12–17
A Bad Case of Stripes
David Shannon
Camilla Cream is so terrified of being different that she suppresses her love of lima beans, leading to a colorful and w
Ages 4–9
Bartholomew Cubbins #1
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Dr. Seuss
Bartholomew Cubbins faces the bizarre wrath of King Derwin when his simple peasant hat begins to multiply in increasingl
Ages 5–9
How the Indians Bought the Farm
Craig Kee Strete, Michelle Netten Chacon
A clever chief uses quick wit and hilarious tall tales to convince a government official that forest animals are actuall
Ages 5–9
Can You Sue Your Parents for Malpractice?
Paula Danziger
Fourteen is a total disaster when parents control every bedroom choice and curfew, leading Lauren to wonder if legal act
Ages 11–15
Surviving Sixteen #2
Only Love Can Break Your Heart
Cherie Bennett
Aimee struggles to find her own identity in her twin sister's shadow, a task made even harder when they both fall for th
Ages 12–15
I Never Wanted to be Famous
Eth Clifford
Goody just wanted to help a neighbor, but now he is a local hero. He must dodge his mother's big plans and the sudden pr
Ages 8–12
Elephant Secret
Eric Walters
Sam lives at an elephant sanctuary, but her newest charge is something much older: a cloned woolly mammoth she must prot
Ages 8–12
Answers to Dog
Pete Hautman
Quiet Evan avoids everyone until a persistent border collie chooses him, leading them both on a run toward friendship an
Ages 8–12
Flossie & the Fox
Patricia C. McKissack
A clever little girl refuses to be intimidated by a notorious egg-stealing fox, calmly demanding he prove his identity b
Ages 4–9
Yours Truly, Lucy B. Parker #1
Girl vs. Superstar
Robin Palmer
Sixth grade starts with a thud for Lucy when her friends leave her behind and she gains a spoiled, famous TV star for a
Ages 9–12
Who Was?
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Bonnie Bader, Who HQ
At just twenty-five years old, Dr. King began a journey of nonviolent protest and peaceful leadership that would change
Ages 8–12
Royal Ballet School Diaries #2
Lara's Leap of Faith
Alexandra Moss
Ellie finally reaches the Royal Ballet School, but she must balance the thrill of the stage with homesickness and a diff
Ages 8–12
