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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+
Archvillain #1
Archvillain
Barry Lyga
For the child who feels like an outsider when everyone else follows the crowd, this story explores what happens when the
Ages 8–12
Tiny and Penelope #1
You're Wearing THAT to School?!
Lynn Plourde
Tiny the mouse has lots of serious advice, but his best friend Penelope the hippo is heading to the first day of school
Ages 4–8
Opinions and Opossums
Ann Braden
For the child who has big questions about the way things are and needs the courage to speak up even when it feels safer
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
694 books
Who Will Tell My Brother?
Marlene Carvell
A Native American teenager stands up against his high school's offensive mascot, discovering the deep strength of his an
Ages 12–18
The Six Rules of Maybe
Deb Caletti
Scarlet has always been the quiet listener for others, but her world shifts when her sister returns home, forcing her to
Ages 14–18
When We Wake #1
When We Wake
Karen Healey
For the teen grappling with a changing world and their place in it, this story explores how to find your voice and fight
Ages 12–18
Julius Anteater, Misunderstood
Lynn Rowe Reed
For the child who feels pressured to fit in or likes things a little differently, this story celebrates the joy of being
Ages 4–8
Kiss & Tell
Adib Khorram
For the teen navigating the pressure to be a perfect representative for their community while figuring out their own bou
Ages 14–18
Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Katie McCabe, Jabari Asim
For the young reader seeking inspiration from a real-life hero who fought for fairness and equality in the face of deep-
Ages 10–14
Clever Beatrice #2
Clever Beatrice and the Best Little Pony
Margaret Willey
Beatrice must outsmart a mischievous lutin who is secretly riding her pony at night by subtly planting her own clever id
Ages 4–8
Womenfolk and Fairy Tales
Rosemary Minard
This collection of global folklore features clever girls and determined women who serve as the powerful driving forces i
Ages 8–12
Pepper Page Saves the Universe!
Landry Q. Walker
For the child who feels like a quiet observer and longs to find their inner strength, this futuristic adventure explores
Ages 8–12
With Courage and Cloth
Ann Bausum
Banners fly and spirits soar in this grit-filled history of the suffragists who endured hunger strikes and jail to win t
Ages 10–14
Knuckleball Ned
R. A. Dickey
Tired of being teased by the Foul Ball Gang, a young baseball discovers that the very thing that makes him different is
Ages 4–8
The Rock Star, the Rooster, and Me, the Reporter
Phyllis Shalant
Fifth grade gets wild for Mandy as she documents a chaotic farm trip and competes for rock concert tickets while dodging
Ages 8–12
Priscilla #1
Priscilla and the Pink Planet
Nathaniel Hobbie
Priscilla is tired of everything being pink, so she takes a stand to convince the Great Queen of Pink that the world nee
Ages 4–8
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories
Ellen Levine
Young people at the heart of the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights movement share their personal accounts of courage and activi
Ages 10–15
The Tuttle Twins #5
The Tuttle Twins and the Food Truck Fiasco
Connor Boyack
For the child who asks why some rules seem unfair: siblings Ethan and Emily explore how competition and regulations affe
Ages 6–10
Secrets of My Hollywood Life #4
Family Affairs
Jen Calonita
For the teen navigating the pressure of high-stakes social circles, this story explores staying true to yourself when wo
Ages 12–17
The Witchery #2
Shadow Coven
S. Isabelle
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family legacy while trying to find their own circle of trust in a world that
Ages 14–18
The Girl Who Sailed the Stars
Matilda Woods
For the child who feels overlooked or restricted by traditional roles, this snowy adventure celebrates the courage to ch
Ages 8–12
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Wild Hike
Jake Maddox, Chris Kreie
Nick loves the woods, but his jock cousins won't stop teasing him or ignoring his safety warnings—until a camping trip t
Ages 8–12
Billy Elliot
Melvin Burgess
For the teenager grappling with who they are versus who their community expects them to be, this story captures the grit
Ages 12–17
Fairy Tale Journals #1
This Journal Belongs to Indi
Stephanie True Peters
For the child navigating the ups and downs of a blended family, this modern diary captures the humor and heart of findin
Ages 8–12
