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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Dissenter on the Bench
Victoria Ortiz
Historic lawsuits and personal photographs chronicle the life of a Supreme Court justice dedicated to winning the fight
Ages 10–14
Bea Garcia #1
My Life in Pictures
Deborah Zemke
Between a pesky brother and a scary new neighbor, Bea has a lot to deal with. She turns to her sketchbook to make sense
Ages 7–10
Fin M'Coul: The Giant of Knockmany Hill
Tomie dePaola
Irish giant Fin M'Coul and his clever wife team up to outsmart his powerful rival, Cucullin, using wit and trickery inst
Ages 4–9
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726 books
The Princesses of Myth #1
Sphinx's Princess
Esther Friesner
Ancient Egypt comes alive through the eyes of a young, brilliant Nefertiti as she fights for the freedom to choose her o
Ages 12–17
Fannie Never Flinched
Mary Cronk Farrell
Fannie Sellins stands her ground against powerful industries, risking everything to demand fair treatment for workers in
Ages 10–14
Annette Feels Free: The True Story of Annette Kellerman, World-Class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-Life Mermaid
Katie Mazeika
Annette Kellerman transformed from a child with a disability into a world-class swimmer and pioneer who fought for the f
Ages 4–8
René #1
René Has Two Last Names / René tiene dos apellidos
René Colato Laínez
René shares the story behind his two last names, showing how his full name carries the history and pride of his mother a
Ages 4–8
The Lonely Hearts Club #1
The Lonely Hearts Club
Elizabeth Eulberg
Fed up with dating drama after a painful betrayal, Penny starts a club for girls who are officially done with boys, but
Ages 12–17
Dear Toni
Cyndi Sand-Eveland
Gene finds comfort in a journal assignment and an imaginary friend while trying to find her footing as the new girl in s
Ages 8–12
Amy HodgePodge #1
Amy HodgePodge All Mixed Up!
Kim Wayans
Amy leaves homeschooling behind for fourth grade, where she must find the courage to face her fears and deal with school
Ages 7–10
Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
Susan Goldman Rubin
The most fascinating thing about Paul Robeson is how he used his world-famous singing voice to fight for civil rights ac
Ages 8–12
Geraldine Pu #1
Geraldine Pu and Her Lunch Box, Too!
Maggie P. Chang
Geraldine and newcomer Deven find the strength to stand tall when their classmates tease them about the traditional food
Ages 6–9
Nissa #2
The Strength of Saints
A. LaFaye
In the heat of 1936 Louisiana, fourteen-year-old Nissa finds the courage to stand up against racial prejudice in her com
Ages 10–14
Zapato Power #4
Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash!
Jacqueline Jules
Freddie Ramos and his super-powered sneakers are back to take on a neighborhood bully and find adventure at summer camp.
Ages 6–9
Swagger
Carl Deuker
Jonas has a shot at a basketball scholarship, but everything is at risk when he discovers the dark, hidden nature of the
Ages 12–17
Charlie Takes His Shot: How Charlie Sifford Broke the Color Barrier in Golf
Nancy Churnin
Charlie Sifford faces down unfair rules and closed doors to become the very first African American golfer to break the s
Ages 5–9
A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard
Julia Lyon
Ruth Mason knew the strange shapes on her family farm were more than just rocks, and her persistent digging led to a wor
Ages 4–8
The Bad Luck Chair
Sue Wilkowski
Fourth-grader Addy must find the bravery to speak up and break a mysterious curse that has settled over her school.
Ages 8–12
Finding Stinko
Michael de Guzman
After three years of silence, twelve-year-old Newboy finds a surprising new way to express himself through a ventriloqui
Ages 9–12
The Dark Descent of Elizabaeth Frankenstein
Kiersten White
Elizabeth must escape the shadows of the Frankenstein family and save those she loves in this dark, gruesome retelling o
Ages 14–18
Suggested Reading
Dave Connis
When a private school bans books, Clara fights back by running an underground library that changes everything for her fe
Ages 12–18
Bear Despair
written and illustrated by Gaëtan Dorémus
Anger bubbles over in these wordless illustrations as a bear chases down the thieves who dared to snatch his beloved ted
Ages 3–6
The Outside Groove
Erik Esckilsen
Casey gets behind the wheel of a race car to finally be seen by her family, discovering the true speed of friendship and
Ages 12–17
Freedom Summer for Young People: The Violent Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America a Democracy
Bruce Watson
College students risk their lives in the heat of 1964 Mississippi to register voters and open schools during a turning p
Ages 12–18
