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Standing Up for Yourself

Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

3,128 books about standing up for yourself

0–3 yrs214 books

4–7 yrs1045 books

8–11 yrs1095 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Kobi Learns About Bullying

Kobi Learns About Bullying

For the child who is experiencing unkind treatment from peers or needs help recognizing the difference between teasing a

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Major court cases regarding segregation and legal rights reveal how specific legal battles have shaped what society defi

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Nightmare Hall #4

For the teen navigating the pressures of fitting in while wondering if the group they want to join is hiding a dark and

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1...107 108 109 110 111...131

12–18 yrs

726 books

Nightmare Hall #1

The Roommate

Diane Hoh

For the teen navigating the anxieties of moving away for college and the realization that new friends might not always b

Ages 12–18

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Camp Confidential #16

Melissa J. Morgan

For the child navigating the tricky waters of friendship when competition and social status begin to shift the group dyn

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Willo Davis Roberts

For the child grappling with the pressure to fit in or the fear of speaking out when they see others being treated unfai

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Freshman Dorm #24

Freshman Obsession

Linda A. Cooney

For the teenager navigating the intense social dynamics of university life and the frightening reality of personal safet

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How I Survived Middle School #3

For the child feeling left behind as friend groups shift. Navigate the transition to middle school and the sting of a be

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Albums du Père Castor

For the child learning that true happiness comes from helping others, even when it means giving up something special.

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Create Your Own

Be Confident Be You: The Teenage Guide

Becky Goddard-Hill

A supportive guide for teens navigating the emotional highs and lows of puberty, from managing social media stress to bu

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The Mixed + Multiracial Guide to Wellbeing

For the teenager or young adult who feels like they sit between worlds, this supportive guide offers tools for navigatin

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Rebecca Goodwin

For the teenager grappling with their identity and looking for the courage to stand up for themselves while navigating h

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The Kindly Caveman

John M. Broadhead

For the child who feels out of step with their rowdy peers, this rhyming tale celebrates the strength found in choosing

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The green-haired lion

For the child who feels like they stand out for all the wrong reasons. Help your little one embrace their unique 'green

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Dulcea's Rebellion #1

Immortal Defiance

Laura Maybrooke

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of expectations and searching for the courage to defy a pre-written destiny.

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Milo The Mouse, Carl The Car and The Monster Truck Menace

For the child who loves things that go and needs a boost of bravery. Join a small mouse and his four-wheeled friend as t

Cover of Inspiring Stories for Amazing Boys Who Believe in Themselves

Inspiring Stories for Amazing Boys Who Believe in Themselves

For the boy navigating self-doubt or social pressures, these short stories offer relatable examples of courage, kindness

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The Nerds of Avali High

For the teen who feels like an outsider and is looking for their tribe while navigating the pressures of high school aca

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Civil Rights Leaders

Meet Coretta Scott King

For the child curious about heroes of history, this accessible biography shows how Coretta Scott King used her own voice

Cover of Salt and Honey: Jewish Teens on Feminism, Creativity, and Tradition

Salt and Honey: Jewish Teens on Feminism, Creativity, and Tradition

Michelle Shapiro Abraham

For the Jewish teenager navigating the complexities of modern life, faith, and social justice while searching for a way

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Different and Wonderfully Made

Lisa McArthur-Collins

For the child who experiences the world with unique intensity or needs help explaining their neurodivergent perspective

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Jill Doerfler, Matthew J. Martinez

For the child curious about leadership and heritage, this biography follows Deb Haaland's path from her Pueblo roots to

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For the child who has involuntary movements or sounds and needs to feel understood, or for peers learning how to be supp

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The Teenage Girl's Guide to Living Well with ADHD

A practical guide for teenage girls to understand their ADHD, manage executive functioning, and navigate social relation