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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
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The Loud Silence of Francine Green
Karen Cushman
In 1949 Los Angeles, Francine’s friendship with a rebellious classmate at her Catholic school forces her to question the
Ages 10–14
Henry the Bear #3
Henry Climbs a Mountain
D.B. Johnson
For the child questioning why rules exist or feeling frustrated by unfairness. This story uses a bear's imagination to e
Ages 4–8
Sparrow #2
Sparrow, Always
Gail Donovan
For the child who feels like a small bird in a big world, navigating the quiet jitters of a new school and the search fo
Ages 8–12
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694 books
Prehistoric France Adventures #2
Anooka's Answer
Marjorie Cowley
In a prehistoric river valley, thirteen-year-old Anooka defies her clan’s ancient traditions to forge a bold new life on
Ages 10–14
Harald #1
Harald and the Giant Knight
Donald Carrick
Troublesome knights have taken over the family farm for spring training, forcing young Harald to hatch a desperate plan
Ages 5–9
A Different Beat
Candy Dawson Boyd
Jessie fights to find her own voice and build self-esteem as she balances the pressures of a performing arts school with
Ages 8–12
The Last Bloodcarver #1
The Last Bloodcarver
Vanessa Le
Nhika relies on her secret healing powers to survive a harsh industrial city, but one desperate choice leads to a series
Ages 14–18
Signature Lives
Cesar Chavez: Crusader for Social Change
Brenda Haugen
For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this biography explores the power of nonviolent protest
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Is Ilona Maher?
Ellen Labrecque
For children learning to love their own strength and uniqueness, this biography follows Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher's
Ages 8–12
The Other Felix
Keir Graff
Felix faces school bullies by day and monsters by night until he meets a boy in his dreams who might hold the key to his
Ages 8–12
The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade
Jordan Sonnenblick
Maverick wears a toy sheriff badge to survive sixth grade, hoping to find the hero inside himself while facing bullies a
Ages 10–14
Loopy
Hardie Gramatky
For the child who feels overlooked or underestimated, this vintage tale follows a small plane who proves that courage an
Ages 4–8
The Outlaws of Sherwood Street #1
Stealing from the Rich
Peter Abrahams
Thirteen-year-old Robyn Forester receives a mysterious charm bracelet and teams up with new friends to tackle unfairness
Ages 10–14
Pop Star #1
My Sister's a Pop Star
Kimberly Greene
Sam just wants her sister home from the tour, but life gets even weirder when a reality TV crew starts filming their eve
Ages 9–12
Josh
Ivan Southall
For the sensitive teenager who feels like an outsider. This award winning novel explores the painful sting of social iso
Ages 12–16
General Winston's Daughter
Sharon Shinn
For the teen beginning to question the status quo, this story explores the awakening of a young woman's conscience in a
Ages 12–18
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Patty Lovell
Armed with her grandmother's wise advice, tiny Molly Lou Melon stands tall against a school bully who tries to pick on h
Ages 4–8
Cookiesaurus Rex #1
Cookiesaurus Rex
Amy Fellner Dominy, Nate Evans
For the child who has very specific ideas about how they want to look or be seen. A hilarious look at self-expression th
Ages 4–8
The Big Splash #2
The Quick Fix
Jack D. Ferraiolo
Matt Stevens hunts for the truth in a corrupt middle school after the star basketball player becomes the target of a bla
Ages 10–14
Social-Emotional Learning
Bullying
Martha E. H. Rustad
For the early reader learning to navigate playground dynamics. This straightforward guide explains what bullying looks l
Ages 5–8
Don't Get Caught #1
Wearing the Lunch Lady's Hairnet
Todd Strasser
Kyle and his friends fight back with hairnets and hidden cameras after Principal Chump hires aggressive monitors to end
Ages 7–11
Albert the Turtle #1
Albert's Toothache
Barbara Williams
Albert is in quite a lot of pain, but he has a very hard time convincing his family that a little turtle can actually ha
Ages 4–8
Who Am I Without Him? Short Stories About Girls and the Boys in Their Lives
Sharon Flake
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first loves while trying to maintain their own sense of self-worth and ide
Ages 12–17
Influential People
Marley Dias
Jenny Benjamin
For the child who wonders if one person can really make a difference, this biography shows how a young girl's frustratio
Ages 7–10
