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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+
The Making of America #1
Susan B. Anthony
Teri Kanefield
Drawing from primary sources and personal writings, this biography traces the life of the pioneering activist who fought
Ages 10–14
Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Three six-year-old girls face incredible hostility with quiet dignity as they become the first to integrate their elemen
Ages 6–10
Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor
Larry Dane Brimner
The clash between a courageous Reverend and a defiant police chief in Birmingham sparked a pivotal chapter of the Americ
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12–18 yrs
726 books
Ages 10–14
Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou
Bethany Hegedus
Maya Angelou transforms the trauma of her childhood into powerful poetry and political action in this moving biography w
Ages 7–12
Tillie the Terrible Swede
Sue Stauffacher
Tillie Anderson dons a scandalous racing suit and trains with fierce intensity to become a champion cyclist in the 1890s
Ages 4–8
Noteworthy
Riley Redgate
Rejected from the school musical because of her deep voice, Jordan Sun goes undercover to land a spot in an all-male a c
Ages 13–18
Stolen Justice: The Struggle for African American Voting Rights
Lawrence Goldstone
The ballot box has been a site of struggle since 1787. Trace the long, determined journey of African Americans fighting
Ages 12–18
45 Pounds (more or less)
K. A. Barson
As her aunt’s wedding approaches, Ann struggles with emotional eating and family expectations, eventually finding a deep
Ages 12–17
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
A seven-year-old boy finds pride and empowerment in his Muslim faith after receiving a special prayer rug for his birthd
Ages 4–8
Skinny
Donna Cooner
Even after gastric bypass surgery, fifteen-year-old Ever must face Skinny, the persistent inner voice that feeds her sel
Ages 13–18
Muzoon: A Syrian Refugee Speaks Out
Muzoon Almellehan, Wendy Pearlman
Follow Muzoon’s journey from a Syrian village to Jordanian refugee camps and her rise as a global advocate fighting for
Ages 10–15
Bob the Artist #1
Bob the Artist
Marion Deuchars
Bob the bird stops trying to change his skinny legs and starts painting instead, finding joy in his own creative style.
Ages 3–7
The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela
Cristina Kessler
High in the Ethiopian mountains, a determined young girl proves that she has the courage and skill to master the ancient
Ages 5–9
A Higher Geometry
Sharelle Byars Moranville
A 1950s teenager with a brilliant mind for mathematics must choose between her hidden talent and the traditional expecta
Ages 12–17
Stay Safe with Ruby and Reuben
Sneha Sabu
For parents seeking a gentle way to talk about body boundaries, safe touches, and identifying trustworthy adults with th
Ages 3–7
Molly Tells the World
Krista Weltner
For the child who feels frustrated by reading or has just received a dyslexia diagnosis and needs the words to explain i
Ages 5–9
We Want to Go to School!: The Fight for Disability Rights
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Janine Leffler
For the child who asks why things aren't always fair, this book explores the landmark fight for every student's right to
Ages 5–9
A Pick For The Hair Of Black Kids Who Don't Wanna Be Gangstaz
Junie Edwards
For the child navigating the pressure to fit into specific stereotypes while embracing their unique style and natural ha
Ages 8–13
Sally and Jake - Let's Stop Bullying for Pete's Sake!
Pete Drakas
For children learning how to navigate peer conflict and stand up for others. Sally and Jake help kids understand why kin
Ages 4–9
Get Out of Here Piggies!
Neal Trainor
For the child who needs a playful way to practice setting boundaries or dealing with pesky interruptions during their qu
Ages 3–7
Jewish Holiday Stories
Queen Esther's Big Secret
Sarah Mazor
For the child learning that even the quietest voice can change the world. This rhyming tale empowers children to embrace
Ages 4–9
How To Tell Your LGBTQ+ Story
David Ledain
A supportive guide for young people navigating the journey of sharing their LGBTQ+ identity, with advice on safety, find
Ages 12–18
The Incredible Shrinking Bully
Jennifer Anzin
For the child struggling with a classmate's unkind words, this story uses a clever metaphor to show how finding your voi
Ages 5–9
Gummi-Tarzan
Ole Lund Kirkegaard
For the child who feels small in a world that demands they be big and tough. This quirky classic celebrates finding your
Ages 7–11
