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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+
Amazing Affirmations
Black is Beautiful
Kiara Wilson
For children building their sense of self, this vibrant rhyming book celebrates Black identity and encourages kids to lo
Ages 3–8
The No Bodies #2
The No Bodies
S. Carey
The No Bodies offer invisible outcasts a dark trade: absolute power and the chance for revenge, as long as they are will
Ages 11–15
Strictly No Elephants #1
Strictly No Elephants
Lisa Mantchev
For the child who feels like an outsider or has been told they don't belong because of who they are or what they love.
Ages 4–8
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726 books
Miss Hunnicutt's Hat
Jeff Brumbeau
Miss Hunnicutt causes a local scandal when she decides to greet the Queen wearing a hat featuring a very real, very aliv
Ages 4–9
Pig-Boy
Gerald McDermott
A wily, shapeshifting trickster from Hawaiian legend must use his wits to escape the trouble his endless appetite keeps
Ages 4–8
Tituba
William Miller
Experience the true history of Tituba, an enslaved indigenous woman who became one of the first people accused during th
Ages 6–10
German Calendar, No December
Sylvia Ofili
Olivia struggles to find her place in Lagos and Hamburg until she meets other immigrants who understand the complexity o
Ages 12–18
Echo Falls #2
Behind the Curtain
Peter Abrahams
Ingrid risks everything to expose the truth behind the strange events in her town, even when no one else is willing to b
Ages 10–14
Garmann's Street
Stian Hole
Quirky collage illustrations capture the heavy heart and quiet moments of a young Norwegian boy dealing with the pain of
Ages 5–9
Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
For the child who feels small when others struggle to say their name correctly, this story transforms names into beautif
Ages 4–8
Nosy Rosie
Holly Keller
Nicknames sometimes stick, even when they hurt. Cheerful watercolor and line illustrations.
Ages 4–8
Dupper
Betty Baker
Follow the desert adventures of Dupper the prairie dog and his friends as they navigate life in their underground colony
Ages 8–12
Lenore's Big Break
Susan Pearson
Quiet secretary Lenore steps into the spotlight on Amateur Hour to show the world what she and her talented birds can re
Ages 4–8
Monsoon Summer
Mitali Perkins
Jazz Gardner swaps her California life for a sweltering summer in India, working at the orphanage that was once her moth
Ages 12–17
Little Golden Book Biography
Zendaya: A Little Golden Book Biography
Lauren Clauss
Hard work and staying true to yourself can turn big dreams into reality in this biography of a young icon of performance
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Smashed Hollywood Barriers with Gung Fu?: Bruce Lee
Teresa Robeson
For the child interested in martial arts or anyone facing barriers, this biography shows how Bruce Lee's perseverance an
Ages 4–8
How to Deal With...
Siblings, Curfews, and How to Deal
Nancy Loewen, Paula Skelley
For the tween girl navigating the tricky waters of family life, from managing a later curfew to handling sibling squabbl
Ages 9–14
Women Who Broke the Rules #3
Coretta Scott King
Kathleen Krull
For the child curious about the people who changed history. This biography reveals Coretta Scott King as a talented arti
Ages 8–12
Binky Brothers #1
Binky Brothers, Detectives
James Lawrence
For the child who feels overlooked by an older sibling, this classic mystery offers a fun way to explore fairness and fi
Ages 4–8
Jewish Holiday Stories #2
The Purim Story
Sarah Mazor
For the child curious about their Jewish heritage, this rhythmic retelling introduces the bravery of Queen Esther and th
Ages 4–10
Slumberkins: Bigfoot #1
Bigfoot Copes with Hurt Feelings
Kelly Oriard, Callie Christensen
For the child who feels left out or stung by a friend's words, this soothing story helps them find their worth from with
Ages 0–5
Bristol Bay Summer
Annie Boochever
For the teen navigating the choppy waters of a parents' divorce and finding their own strength in the great outdoors.
Ages 10–14
Little People, Big Dreams #38
Nelson Mandela
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child noticing unfairness on the playground or asking big questions about justice, this gentle biography introdu
Ages 4–7
Candy Apple #7
Miss Popularity
Francesco Sedita
For the child who feels like a fish out of water after a move, this story follows a stylish Texan girl trying to find he
Ages 8–12
