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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+
Edwin Speaks Up
April Stevens
Baby Edwin has plenty of sophisticated things to say, but his busy family just can't seem to understand his quirky, wate
Ages 3–7
The Purple Pig Who Dared to Win
Sukhdev Kaur Dosanjh
For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling with the pressure to fit in. This rhythmic story encourages st
Ages 3–8
FIFI The Alpaca Who Refused to Be Brushed
Andrzej Hrycyk
For the child who asserts their autonomy during daily routines, this story explores the balance between staying true to
Ages 3–7
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726 books
Lemonade Mouth #2
Puckers Up
Mark Peter Hughes
Lemonade Mouth has finally been discovered by a big-time promoter, but the band must decide if fame is worth losing thei
Ages 12–17
Thomas Paine, Crusader for Liberty
Albert Marrin
Follow the turbulent life of the man whose fiery pamphlets and dedication to liberty helped ignite revolutions in Americ
Ages 12–18
Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis
Lesa Cline-Ransome
John Lewis turned his childhood experiences with segregation into a lifelong mission, choosing nonviolence and love to f
Ages 4–8
Little Golden Books
Billy Porter
Phil Stamper
For the child who feels different or loves the spotlight, this biography celebrates the power of being your authentic se
Ages 8–12
The Ultimate Teen Girl's Survival Guide
Jessica Blakely
For the teen or tween girl navigating the whirlwind of puberty, social media, and shifting friendships while trying to s
Ages 11–16
The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee
Paula Yoo
Sammy Lee overcame systemic discrimination to become a doctor and a legendary Olympic diver, proving that grit can break
Ages 6–10
The Reluctant Storyteller #1
Reluctant Storyteller
Art Coulson
Contemporary Cherokee life meets traditional folklore in this collection that blends storytelling with facts about the C
Ages 6–10
Three Strike Summer
Skyler Schrempp
For the child feeling the weight of unfairness in the world: a story about finding your voice and your swing when everyt
Ages 8–12
Lily #4
Leftover Lily
Sally Warner
First-grader Lily learns how to handle big feelings and hurt feelings after a playground fallout leaves her at odds with
Ages 6–9
Orca Currents
Big Winner
Sylvia Taekema
After a mentally challenged teen wins a million-dollar lottery, fourteen-year-old Skye must protect him from people tryi
Ages 10–14
Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math
Jeannine Atkins
Lyrical poems celebrate the brilliant women who used mathematics and logic to break barriers and change the world foreve
Ages 10–16
Fox and Wolf #1
Meat Pies & Sausages
Dorothy O. Van Woerkom
A clever fox uses his wits to stay one step ahead of a hungry wolf in these three funny folktales.
Ages 6–9
Gobble You Up!
Gita Wolf
For the child who loves rhythmic tales and needs a playful way to talk about the consequences of greed and how to handle
Ages 4–8
Black Enough
Ibi Zoboi
For the teen navigating the complexities of identity, this anthology reveals the many ways to be young and Black in Amer
Ages 12–18
The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit
Werner Holzwarth
A little mole sets out on a messy mission to interview every animal in sight and solve the mystery of who pooped on his
Ages 3–6
Igor
Satoshi Kitamura
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold or has been told their talents aren't 'right.'
Ages 3–7
The Secret Circle
Dona Schenker
Starting a new school is hard enough without an invitation to join a powerful clique that requires Jamie to turn her bac
Ages 8–12
Gadget Girl #1
Gadget Girl
Suzanne Kamata
Fourteen-year-old manga artist Aiko navigates life with cerebral palsy while holding onto the dream of finding her fathe
Ages 12–17
Max the Superhero #2
Maxine
Bob Graham
Max has a brand new baby sister named Maxine, and she is already finding her own unique way to soar alongside her famous
Ages 3–7
The Littlest Rabbit
Robert Kraus
For the child who feels small in a world of big people, this classic tale offers hope that they will eventually grow and
Ages 3–7
Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair!
Harriet Lerner, Susan Goldhor
Franny B. Kranny has famously frizzy hair and a wild spirit that simply won't be tamed, no matter what the adults in her
Ages 4–8
