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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 Goldsmith's Daughter
Tanya Landman
In ancient Tenochtitilan, a girl born into a life of drudgery secretly masters the forbidden art of goldwork while her c
Ages 12–18
Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big Double the Bear
Ken Kesey
A forest bully named Big Double the bear meets his match when a clever squirrel named Little Tricker decides it is time
Ages 5–9
Ana on the Edge
A. J. Sass
For the child navigating a world of rigid labels, this story explores the courage it takes to define your own identity w
Ages 8–12
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694 books
Navigating Social Media #1
Surviving Social Media: Shut Down the Haters
Eric Braun
For the child navigating the complex world of apps and comments: this guide offers practical tools to handle cyberbullyi
Ages 8–12
Dear America #31
A Time for Courage
Kathryn Lasky
Through freezing weather and picket lines, Kathleen watches her family refuse simple comforts like hot coffee until wome
Ages 9–14
I Am Not a... #2
I Am Not a Dog
Mari Bolte
For the child who feels misunderstood or boxed in by others' expectations, this silly story celebrates the importance of
Ages 4–7
Elbert in the Air
Monica Wesolowska
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold and the parent learning to embrace their child's unique way o
Ages 4–8
Scarlet and Ivy #1
The Lost Twin
Sophie Cleverly
When Scarlet vanishes from her boarding school, her twin Ivy must impersonate her to find a trail of hidden diary pages
Ages 9–13
Petrifying Parodies #2
Furious George Goes Bananas
Michael Rex
Fed up with being exploited by the man in the yellow hat, a very angry ape decides to reclaim his life and head back to
Ages 4–8
Speed of Light
Sybil Rosen
Growing up in the 1950s South, an eleven-year-old girl confronts the harsh realities of racism and antisemitism within h
Ages 9–12
Snow & Poison
Melissa de la Cruz
For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to find a voice in a world of social posturin
Ages 12–18
Irma Rangel
Anna Butzer
For the child who wants to see how one person can change the law. This accessible biography introduces a trailblazing le
Ages 7–9
The Making of America #6
Thurgood Marshall
Teri Kanefield
For the child who asks why some rules are unfair, this biography explores how one man used the power of law to challenge
Ages 10–14
Hollywood Wars #1
My Co-star, My Enemy
Ilene Cooper
For the teen or tween navigating the pressures of high stakes performance and the sting of social comparison in competit
Ages 10–14
Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence
Zendaya, Sheryl Berk
Disney Star Zendaya shares personal stories and honest advice for making it through the tween years with style, from han
Ages 8–13
My New Zealand Story
Dawn Raid
Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
For the child noticing unfairness in the world and wondering how to help. This diary-style story follows a girl discover
Ages 8–12
Social Justice and You #1
Be Your True Self
Maribel Valdez Gonzalez
For the child who feels pressure to fit in or hide their true feelings. A supportive guide to celebrating your unique id
Ages 5–8
You Don't Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves
Diana Whitney
For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of growing up, this inclusive anthology offers poetic comfort for moments
Ages 12–18
The Baby-Sitters Club
Claudia and the First Thanksgiving
Ann M. Martin
For the creative child navigating the pressure to conform, this story explores standing up for your artistic vision and
Ages 8–12
The Shadow
Donna Diamond
In this wordless story, a girl discovers a mysterious shadow following her home and must find the courage to face it in
Ages 5–9
Lowriders #3
Lowriders Blast from the Past
Cathy Camper
For the child who feels like an outsider, this vibrant journey through Chicano history celebrates finding your crew and
Ages 8–12
Belinda #1
Belinda the Ballerina
Amy Young
Told her feet are too big for the ballet, Belinda takes a job at a restaurant where her irrepressible dancing eventually
Ages 4–8
Stella Díaz #3
Dreams Big
Angela Dominguez
For the child finding their voice in a new language or school, this story celebrates the courage it takes to speak up fo
Ages 6–10
Unexpected Development
Marlene Perez
For the teen girl navigating the social and emotional challenges of early physical development and seeking to feel comfo
Ages 12–16
