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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
52 books about standing up for yourself
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
Clear
How to Find What You're Not Looking For
Veera Hiranandani
In the wake of the 1967 Loving v. Virginia ruling, twelve-year-old Ariel navigates family secrets and social change whil
Ages 8–12
24 Hours in Nowhere
Dusti Bowling
Thirteen-year-old Gus dreams of escaping the town of Nowhere, Arizona, but first he has to survive the local bully and a
Ages 8–13
Bartimaeus #1
The Amulet of Samarkand
Jonathan Stroud
Young Nathaniel seeks revenge by summoning a powerful djinni to steal a magical treasure, only to fall into a dangerous
Ages 10–14
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The Historical House #1
Polly's March
Linda Newbery
Thirteen-year-old Polly risks clashing with her family in 1914 as she joins the suffragette movement and marches for the
Ages 9–13
Frindle #2
The Frindle Files
Andrew Clements
Tech-loving Josh and his friends use their computer skills to crack the secret of their old-school teacher's past in thi
Ages 8–12
The Books of Bayern #1
The Goose Girl
Shannon Hale
Born with the rare gift of speaking to birds, Princess Ani finds more comfort at the swan pond than the palace until a b
Ages 10–14
The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #9
Starring the Baby-Sitters Club!
Ann M. Martin
Rehearsals for Peter Pan are going great until Dawn calls out the play for being sexist, forcing the club to decide betw
Ages 8–12
Dork Diaries #11
Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy
Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki Maxwell is stuck at a new school for student exchange week, and her archnemesis MacKenzie is there to make every m
Ages 9–13
Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers
Michelle Obama
From the South Side of Chicago to the White House, Michelle Obama shares her journey of balancing motherhood, work, and
Ages 10–14
I Funny #1
I Funny
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Jamie Grimm dreams of winning a massive comedy contest, using his wit to stand up to a local bully while hiding a secret
Ages 8–12
Origami Yoda #2
Darth Paper Strikes Back
Tom Angleberger
Darth Paper and Harvey are out to get Dwight suspended, leaving Tommy and Kellen to prove that origami wisdom is exactly
Ages 8–12
Harry Potter #5
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
J.K. Rowling
As the Dark Lord's power grows, Harry must master secret defenses at Hogwarts while a hidden resistance forms at Grimmau
Ages 10–15
Liar and Spy
Rebecca Stead
Georges joins forces with a coffee-drinking loner to spy on a mysterious neighbor, but soon wonders how much his new fri
Ages 9–13
Willodeen
Katherine Applegate
In a land plagued by drought and fire, young Willodeen fights to protect the unlovable beasts that others call pests to
Ages 8–12
Zodiac Girls #1
From Geek to Goddess
Cathy Hopkins
Sent to a posh boarding school away from her friends, Gemma deals with a difficult roommate and a bully until she is cho
Ages 9–13
Wild Girls #1
The Path of the Young Goddess
Patricia Monaghan
Global myths of the Wild Girl pair with healing rituals and dream work to help young women create their own meaningful c
Ages 10–15
This Book is Cruelty-Free
Linda Newbery
Everyday choices from the snacks on your plate to the clothes in your closet can protect animals and the planet in this
Ages 10–16
The Baby-Sitters Club #37
Jessi's Baby-Sitter
Ann M. Martin
When Aunt Cecilia moves in to help the family, Jessi finds herself struggling against her aunt's bossy rules and the los
Ages 8–12
May Amelia #1
Our Only May Amelia
Jennifer L. Holm
Living in a house full of seven brothers in 1899 Washington, spirited May Amelia Jackson struggles against the pressure
Ages 8–12
Boston Jane #2
Wilderness Days
Jennifer L. Holm
Sixteen-year-old Jane traded Philadelphia etiquette for the rough Washington frontier. Surviving shipwrecks and smallpox
Ages 10–14
Dork Diaries #9
Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen
Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki Maxwell faces her ultimate nightmare when her diary falls into the hands of her rival, MacKenzie, in this hilariou
Ages 9–13
Fear Street #21
Broken Date
R.L. Stine
Everything is perfect until Tom breaks a date; now Jamie is being stalked and threatened by the boy she once loved and t
Ages 12–18
The Beat I Drum
Dusti Bowling
Connor searches for his own rhythm as he manages Tourette's Syndrome, complicated friendships, and the ups and downs of
Ages 8–12
Cut
Patricia McCormick
Inside a treatment facility, Callie struggles to break her silence and find the words to explain the pain she has been k
Ages 12–18
