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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,987 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
202 books
4–7 yrs
996 books
8–11 yrs
1056 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Monkey and the Crocodile
Joanna C. Galdone
A clever monkey must rely on his wits to escape a hungry crocodile in this vibrant retelling of an ancient Indian fable
Ages 4–8
Exploring the Five Senses of English
What Words
Carrie B. Sheely
For the child who struggles to find the right way to express their ideas. This hybrid graphic novel helps young writers
Ages 8–11
26 Fairmount Avenue #8
For the Duration
Tomie dePaola
Rationing and goodbyes have changed everything during the war, but Tomie still finds room for dance recitals and the sup
Ages 7–10
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694 books
Skeletina #2
Skeletina and the Greedy Tooth Fairy
Susie Jaramillo
For the child learning to set boundaries, Skeletina navigates a spooky-sweet world to stop a greedy visitor from taking
Ages 4–8
When Thunder Comes: Poems for Civil Rights Leaders
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child curious about why the world looks the way it does: these poems celebrate the brave people who stood up for
Ages 8–12
Ironhead, or, Once a Young Lady
Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem
For the teen who feels trapped by expectations and yearns to define themselves on their own terms, even if it means brea
Ages 14–18
Hearts Unbroken #1
Hearts Unbroken
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Louise dumps her boyfriend after his offensive remarks, only to find herself reporting on a school musical controversy t
Ages 12–18
Rated #1
Rated
Melissa Grey
For the teen feeling the crushing weight of social media metrics and the constant pressure to be perfect in the eyes of
Ages 12–18
Hair Stories #2
Don't Touch My Hair!
Sharee Miller
A young girl finds creative ways to outrun curious hands in this lighthearted lesson on asking for permission and respec
Ages 4–8
Biography from A to Z
Malcolm X: Force for Change
Kristin Thoennes Keller
For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this accessible biography introduces the life and evolution of
Ages 7–10
Cannonball
Sacha Cotter
A young boy searches for the secret to the perfect pool jump, eventually realizing that the best splash comes from embra
Ages 4–8
Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood
Meredith Ann Pierce
Follow a healer with flowers interwoven in her hair as she escapes captivity and travels with talking animals to uncover
Ages 10–14
Separate, But Not Equal: The Dream and the Struggle
James Haskins
For the child questioning why school hasn't always been fair, this history reveals the long journey and resilient heroes
Ages 10–14
Terrific Toddlers
My Feminist ABC
duopress labs
For the parent wanting to plant early seeds of fairness and bravery, this vibrant board book turns the alphabet into a c
Ages 0–4
The Witch Boy #3
The Midwinter Witch
Molly Knox Ostertag
For the child navigating how to stay true to themselves while honoring family traditions and evolving friendships.
Ages 8–12
You Choose: History
The Civil Rights Movement
Heather Adamson
For the child curious about how individual choices shape history, this interactive guide lets them step into the shoes o
Ages 8–12
The Tough Princess
Martin Waddell
Fed up with her parents' plans to catch her a prince, a spunky princess rides off to find her own daring adventures.
Ages 4–8
Diary of a Roblox Pro #9
Haunted House
Ari Avatar
For the young gamer who feels brave behind a controller but needs a little push to face spooky challenges with friends i
Ages 7–10
R Is for Rebel
J. Anderson Coats
A defiant girl refuses to let reform school or a conquering government crush her spirit in this story of resistance and
Ages 8–12
Tales from the Odyssey #4
The Gray-Eyed Goddess
Mary Pope Osborne
Telemachus must find the courage to confront his mother's suitors and search for his long-lost father after a visit from
Ages 8–12
Buttermilk Hill
Ruth White
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a changing family. Piper uses poetry to find her voice as her parents d
Ages 9–12
Loch
Paul Zindel
Loch and his sister join a search for prehistoric creatures in a Vermont lake, only to realize the expedition leaders ha
Ages 10–15
Countdown to Independence: A Revolution of Ideas in England and Her American Colonies, 1760-1776
Natalie S. Bober
The tension between the American colonies and Great Britain comes alive through the specific people and clashing ideas t
Ages 12–18
The Daughters #3
The Daughters Take the Stage
Joanna Philbin
Fourteen-year-old Hudson struggles to find her own intimate musical style while her pop-star mother pushes her toward a
Ages 10–14
