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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+
21st Century Junior Library: Growing Character
Stand Up to Bullying
Frank Murphy
For the child learning to navigate playground dynamics and school hallways, this gentle guide provides clear tools for i
Ages 5–8
Heroes
Ken Mochizuki
For the child who feels pigeonholed by their peers and needs the courage to redefine how others see them.
Ages 5–9
Little Animals, Big Feelings
Sophie Bloom
For parents seeking to discuss body safety and personal boundaries, this story provides a framework for recognizing unco
Ages 7–11
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12–18 yrs
726 books
My Body Safety Rules
Jayneen Sanders
For the parent looking to empower their child with the language of consent and body safety. This guide makes difficult c
Ages 3–9
All the Fighting Parts
Hannah Sawyerr
Amina always used her voice to fight, but after she is betrayed by a beloved community leader, she must find the strengt
Ages 14–18
Fantastic Florence
It's Not Your Fault!
Lesley Millard Zafran
A wise magical bag named Florence hears children's secret hurts and writes them messages of comfort to show they are nev
Ages 5–9
Topics to Talk About
Dealing with Bullying
Holly Duhig
This scrapbook-style guide uses real photos and facts to show what bullying feels like and how to find help to make thin
Ages 7–11
The Power of My Voice #2
Mia and the Secret Circle
Pandu Adi Cakranegara
When a circle of friends turns exclusive, Mia learns how to stand tall against rumors and find a flock that values kindn
Ages 5–9
Lewis Barnavelt #11
The Whistle, the Grave, and the Ghost
John Bellairs, Brad Strickland
Lewis finds a magical whistle that can stop his bullies, but he must decide if using its dark power is worth the price o
Ages 8–12
Geraldine #1
Geraldine and the Anti-Bullying Shield
Sol Regwan
Second-grader Geraldine uses her love of inventing to build a clever gadget that shows a class bully exactly how his beh
Ages 5–9
Stand Strong
Nick Vujicic
Build an internal safety zone and a personal defense system to rise above bullying and define your own worth through str
Ages 10–16
Capy
Capy Learns to Say No
Lena Adams
Capy the capybara and his animal friends learn that setting healthy boundaries and listening to your feelings is a gentl
Ages 6–10
Beating Bullying Against Teens with Disabilities
Lisa A. Crayton
For teens with disabilities facing harassment, this guide provides essential tools for self-advocacy, legal rights, and
Ages 12–18
Elliot K. Carnucci is a Big Fat Loser
Catherine Depino
Elliot lives above a funeral home and faces brutal bullying at school, leading to a high-stakes struggle to reclaim his
Ages 10–14
Six Angry Girls
Adrienne Kisner
For the teenager frustrated by unequal treatment, this story follows two girls who turn their anger into action by creat
Ages 14–18
One Great Lie
Deb Caletti
For the teen navigating complex power dynamics in a mentor relationship, this story explores how to find your voice and
Ages 14–18
S.O.R. Losers #1
S.O.R. Losers
Avi
A group of non-athletic seventh graders is forced onto the soccer field, only to discover that being the ultimate underd
Ages 8–12
Good Touch - Bad Touch
Kunal Das, Vedika Agrawal
Help your child recognize the difference between safe and unsafe touch with this gentle story that empowers them to set
Ages 4–9
Jada and Lucía Do (Almost) Everything Together
Christine Perkins
Lucía loves her best friend Jada, but she must learn to speak up and say no when she gets tired of always following Jada
Ages 3–6
Some Days He Growled
Nicole Kimball Ostrowski
A gentle introduction to identifying the cycle of mistreatment and manipulation in relationships, helping children recog
Ages 5–10
When Oceans Rise
Robin Alvarez
Malaya strikes a bargain with a sea witch to escape an abusive curse, only to find herself trapped in a timeline where m
Ages 14–18
NO ROCKY! Don't Take the BALL
Marcelle Keevy
Perfect for children learning about personal space and the power of saying no, this interactive story helps little ones
Ages 2–6
Navigating Bullying
Ivline I. Telfort
Identify the eight telltale signs of bullying and learn practical strategies to encourage children to speak up while bui
Ages 10–18
Millie Magnus #1
Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied
Brittany Mazique
Millie Magnus is ready to win the three-legged race with her mom, the mayor, but she has to deal with a bully who makes
Ages 7–10
