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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+
Defensive End: Learning More about Anxiety and Communication with Help from Gramps
Unknown
For the child who experiences performance pressure or feels overwhelmed by social expectations at home and on the field.
Ages 8–12
How to Be Human: Diary of an Autistic Girl
Florida Frenz
For the teen or middle grader navigating the complexities of social cues and neurodiversity through the eyes of an autis
Ages 10–18
A Journey of Kindness and Empathy #2
Be Kind, Be You
Dr Lidwine Meffo
For the child who needs a gentle reminder that their unique traits are their superpower and that simple acts of kindness
Ages 3–8
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726 books
The Little Alligator with Orange Feet
Chentell Merriman
For the child who feels like the odd one out, this story about a unique alligator celebrates the beauty of being differe
Ages 3–8
The Chronicles of Koa #2
Dark Prophet
K.N. Lee
For the teen navigating a sudden shift in identity who needs to see a hero find her strength and voice while balancing t
Ages 14–18
Dear Girl
Dear Girl
Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Paris Rosenthal
For the girl needing a reminder that she is enough just as she is, this gentle guide celebrates her unique voice, inner
Ages 4–8
Penelope Barrows #1
The Case of the Blowing Whistle
C.C. Beechum
For the child who loves a good puzzle and standing up for what is right. This mystery helps kids understand the importan
Ages 6–9
The Little Red Hen
Diane Muldrow
For the child learning that being part of a community means helping out. This classic tale explores why we contribute to
Ages 2–5
Curtis Piperfield #2
Lucky Me
Lisa Fiedler
C.C. faces the daily challenge of maintaining her independence and keeping up with her middle school friends while being
Ages 10–14
The Shorty Society
Sheri Cooper Sinykin
Tired of being the target of cruel pranks, three seventh graders plot a clever revenge that makes them question if they
Ages 9–12
ChaseR #2
Don't Shoot!
Michael J. Rosen
For the child adjusting to a new home who feels a deep, protective connection to the wildlife in their own backyard.
Ages 9–12
Keeping the Castle
Patrice Kindl
Money-minded Althea hopes her beauty will save her family's crumbling castle, but her sharp tongue keeps getting in the
Ages 12–18
Shine #1
Shine
Jessica Jung
For the teenager grappling with the pressure to be perfect and the sacrifice required to achieve a dream in a high-stake
Ages 12–18
The Glittering Court #1
The Glittering Court
Richelle Mead
A high-born lady assumes a false identity to escape an arranged marriage, boarding a ship for a dangerous new land where
Ages 12–18
Rules for Camouflage
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
For the teen who feels like they are constantly performing to fit in, this verse novel celebrates the courage it takes t
Ages 12–18
The Rat and the Tiger
Keiko Kasza
Tiger always picks the games and takes the biggest snack, but little Rat is about to show his big friend that fairness i
Ages 4–8
Troy High
Shana Norris
High school football turns into an epic battlefield when an ancient rivalry ignites, forcing Cassie to choose between a
Ages 12–17
Dork Diaries #9
Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen
Rachel Renee Russell
For the middle-schooler navigating the highs and lows of social hierarchies and the sting of a rival's betrayal.
Ages 9–13
Frank #3
Frank and the Big Mistake
Martha Brockenbrough
For the child learning to navigate tricky social boundaries when a high-energy houseguest or younger sibling disrupts th
Ages 6–9
Non-Blonde Cheerleader #2
Brunettes Strike Back
Kieran Scott
Spunky brunette Annisa faces a high-stakes showdown at cheerleading nationals when her old Jersey squad crashes the Flor
Ages 12–17
Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare
Andrea Balis, Elizabeth Levy
For the child questioning why people sometimes fear those who are different, this narrative history explores the Red Sca
Ages 10–14
A Picture Book Biography #15
A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth
David A. Adler
Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth used her powerful voice to become a legendary crusader for abolition and civil rights
Ages 6–9
Fly Like a Girl One Woman's Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front
Mary Jennings Hegar
For the teenager who wants to challenge the status quo, this memoir follows a combat pilot fighting for her life in Afgh
Ages 12–18
Other Boys
Damian Alexander
For the child who feels like an outsider or is processing trauma, this memoir explores finding your voice when silence f
Ages 10–14
