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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+
Always a Catch
Peter Richmond
Jack must choose between his talent for piano and the pressures of his new boarding school football team as he struggles
Ages 13–18
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Nothin' But Net
Matt Christopher
Thirteen-year-old Tim heads to basketball camp where he must choose between fitting in with the popular crowd or standin
Ages 8–12
Camila the Star #12
Camila the Podcasting Star
Alicia Salazar
For the child who loves to be the center of attention and wants to find creative ways to share their unique voice and id
Ages 5–8
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12–18 yrs
694 books
Do You See Me?
LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss
For the child who wants to be seen for their unique heart and talents, rather than being judged by labels or the way the
Ages 4–8
Handel and the Famous Sword Swallower of Halle
Bryna Stevens
Young George Frederic Handel finds unexpected allies in a supportive aunt and a professional sword swallower as he fight
Ages 5–9
Choosing Up Sides
John Ritter
Luke must decide whether to embrace his natural left-handedness or obey his father's strict religious belief that it is
Ages 10–14
The Odd Squad #3
King Karl
Michael Fry
Nick faces a difficult choice when a new student threatens to steal his best friend away, leading him into a risky plan
Ages 8–12
The Heart of a Chief
Joseph Bruchac
An eleven-year-old Penacook boy navigates family struggles and school insensitivity while facing a community conflict ov
Ages 8–12
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning how one person's voice can change the world, this biography celebrates the courage to stand up ag
Ages 9–12
Honey... Honey... Lion!
Jan Brett
For the child who struggles with sharing or is learning about the consequences of being a greedy friend. A classic Afric
Ages 4–8
Beetle & the Hollowbones
Aliza Layne
For the child navigating the shift from childhood play to teenage sparks, all while figuring out who they want to be and
Ages 8–12
Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts)
L. C. Rosen
Jack is proud of his life and his new advice column, but a series of threatening letters forces him to hunt down a stalk
Ages 14–18
The Last Noo-Noo
Jill Murphy
For the child who isn't quite ready to say goodbye to their pacifier despite pressure from grown-ups and teasing from fr
Ages 2–6
America's Next Top Model #1
Strike a Pose
Taryn Bell
For the child navigating the highs and lows of popularity and the pressure to change themselves to fit into a competitiv
Ages 9–12
Loudmouth George #1
Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully
Nancy Carlson
Loudmouth George is tired of a giant bully stealing his lunch, so he teams up with his friend Harriet to cook up a cleve
Ages 4–8
Hero-Type
Barry Lyga
For the teen navigating the pressure of public opinion when their personal values clash with community expectations of p
Ages 14–18
Something's Rotten in the State of Maryland
Laura A. Sonnenmark
Marie decides to stop blending in after a creative English assignment inspired by Shakespeare helps her find her own voi
Ages 12–17
Cinder & Glass
Melissa de la Cruz
For the teenager navigating the pressure of societal expectations and the difficult choice between security and followin
Ages 12–18
Make Good Trouble: Discover Movements That Sparked Change
Jamia Wilson
For the teenager who wants to make a difference: this guide explores historical social justice movements to inspire the
Ages 12–18
Perspectives Flip Books
The Split History of the Women's Suffrage Movement
Don Nardo
For the student grappling with how people can see the same issue so differently, this flip-book explores the intense deb
Ages 8–12
Frostblood Saga #1
Frostblood
Elly Blake
For the teen navigating a world where they feel they must hide their true self, this story explores finding the courage
Ages 14–18
Playing in Traffic
Gail Giles
Seventeen-year-old Matt is a shy and unremarkable student who is flattered when the alluring Skye notices him, until her
Ages 14–18
Ignatius MacFarland #2
Frequency Freak-out!
Paul Feig
After building a rocket to escape school bullies, Iggy lands in a strange dimension where he must expose a fraudulent di
Ages 8–12
The Debutante
Kathyrn Williams
For the teenager struggling to find their footing after a family move. This story explores navigating high-society expec
Ages 12–17
