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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 Good Dog
Avi
For the child who feels the pull between staying safe at home and wanting to explore the world, this story of a loyal do
Ages 8–12
The Princess and the Frog
Amanda Vesey
A princess brings a frog into the palace and waits for a magical transformation, but instead of becoming a prince, he ju
Ages 4–8
White Lies: How the South Lost the Civil War, Then Rewrote the History
Ann Bausum
The end of the Civil War was just the beginning of a coordinated effort to rewrite history and spread the persistent lie
Ages 12–18
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726 books
Elsie Edwards #1
Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade
Barthe DeClements
Fifth grade is tough for Elsie, the new girl facing home problems and classmates who judge her, until empathy begins to
Ages 8–12
Goosebumps Hall of Horrors #4
Don't Scream!
R. L. Stine
After finding a lost phone on the bus, Jack is terrorized by a mysterious voice that demands he commit increasingly dang
Ages 8–12
Little People, Big Dreams
Malala Yousafzai
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child noticing that things aren't always fair, this inspiring biography shows how one girl's voice can change th
Ages 4–8
Little People, Big Dreams
Amanda Gorman
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who feels self-conscious about their voice or struggles with a speech impediment, this story shows how cha
Ages 4–7
Nightmare Hall #6
The Biker
Diane Hoh
For the teenager who enjoys high-stakes suspense and the adrenaline of feeling watched, this retro thriller explores the
Ages 12–18
How I Survived Middle School #2
Madame President
Nancy Krulik
For the child navigating the shift from elementary to middle school and the sting of a best friend choosing a different
Ages 8–12
Sunfire #17
Sabrina
Candice F. Ransom
For the young artist feeling the weight of a parent's expectations, this story follows Sabrina as she navigates the brid
Ages 8–12
Ally's World #2
Butterflies, Bullies and Bad, Bad Habits
Karen McCombie
For the child navigating the highs and lows of middle school, from managing a first crush to dealing with social hierarc
Ages 9–13
Chestnut Hill #6
The Scheme Team
Lauren Brooke
For the child navigating the tricky social waters of middle school cliques and learning how to stand their ground when f
Ages 8–12
Arthur Adventures
Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
Marc Brown
Francine starts her own rock band with a simple goal: stay focused on the music and avoid the traps of money and fame.
Ages 4–8
Paul Galdone Nursery Classics
The Little Red Hen
Paul Galdone
For the child who needs to understand why everyone must chip in, this classic tale highlights the link between effort an
Ages 3–7
Me, Frida
Amy Novesky
While her husband Diego Rivera paints his famous murals, Frida Kahlo wanders the streets of 1930s San Francisco to disco
Ages 4–8
Greenwillow Read-Alone
Clams Can't Sing
James Stevenson
Benny and Beatrice may not be able to sing like the other animals on the beach, but these two clams have a rhythmic secr
Ages 4–8
Too Many Monsters
Susan Meddaugh
Howard is tired of being teased by ninety-nine mean monsters, until a lucky break in the forest canopy changes his world
Ages 3–7
Clarence the Copy Cat
Patricia Lakin
Clarence is a library cat who refuses to hunt, but he must find a clever, non-violent way to handle a resident mouse if
Ages 4–8
Calling My Name
Liara Tamani
Taja moves through the vibrant vignettes of her life, facing the trials of growing up within a tight-knit African Americ
Ages 12–18
You Come to Yokum
Carol Otis Hurst
Two brothers watch their mother fight for the right to vote while they help run a mountain lodge in 1920s Massachusetts.
Ages 8–12
The Legend of Hobart
Heather Mullaly
Hobart is determined to prove he is worthy of knight's school by performing heroic deeds, but he soon discovers that bei
Ages 8–12
A Balloon for Isabel
Deborah Underwood
Sharp quills and fragile balloons usually mean trouble, but a clever porcupine named Isabel is determined to find a way
Ages 4–8
Ballet Is Not For Muslim Girls
Mariam S. Pal
For the child who has been told their dreams don't fit their background, this story offers a path to pursuing passion wh
Ages 4–8
Easy Prey
Catherine Lo
A high school law class project on social media spirals out of control when inappropriate photos of a teacher are leaked
Ages 14–18
