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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+
Spike #3
Spike in Trouble
Paulette Bogan
For the child who has been blamed for something they didn't do. Spike the dog must prove his innocence after a series of
Ages 3–7
Brand New Readers #1
Mary's Penny
Tanya Landman
For the child who feels overlooked because they aren't the biggest or strongest. A clever girl uses her wits to outshine
Ages 4–8
Dear Know-It-All #6
Nina's Not Boy Crazy! (She Just Likes Boys)
Wendy L. Brandes
For the girl who feels out of step with her friends' new obsession with dating and wants to stay true to her own pace wi
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
694 books
Americans Who Tell the Truth
Robert Shetterly
For the child who asks why the world feels unfair: discover the courageous people who spoke up for justice and helped sh
Ages 8–14
Scholastic First Biographies
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Courtney Baker
For the young child asking why things are sometimes unfair or why we celebrate MLK Day. This simple biography introduces
Ages 5–8
Kitten Construction Company #1
Meet the House Kittens
John Patrick Green
For the child who feels overlooked because of their size or age, this story shows that even the smallest hands can build
Ages 6–9
Henry #5
Henry and the Bully
Nancy Carlson
For the child facing a playground bully or feeling intimidated at school. Henry finds a creative, empathetic way to stan
Ages 3–7
Becoming Muhammad Ali
Kwame Alexander, James Patterson
For the child finding their voice and navigating the complexities of growing up in a world that isn't always fair. A loo
Ages 8–12
Help! My Teacher Hates Me
Meg F. Schneider
For the student who feels picked on by a teacher or misunderstood in the classroom. This guide offers practical tools to
Ages 9–14
Emily's Art
Peter Catalanotto
Emily is proud of her dog painting, but when a contest judge insists it is a rabbit, she must decide what her art really
Ages 4–8
The Clique #13
My Little Phony
Lisi Harrison
Holiday drama reaches a boiling point in Westchester as the Pretty Committee faces fake lice, shopping bans, and the hig
Ages 10–14
Adventures at Hound Hotel #2
Growling Gracie
Shelley Swanson Sateren
For the child whose tone of voice is often misunderstood by adults and peers. Gracie's naturally raspy voice makes her s
Ages 6–9
The Odd Squad #2
Zero Tolerance
Michael Fry
For the child grappling with an unfair situation, this illustrated novel explores how to navigate bureaucracy and find y
Ages 8–12
Granny the Pag
Nina Bawden
Cat wages a fierce campaign to stay with her eccentric grandmother after the neglectful parents who once left her behind
Ages 9–12
Quaking
Kathryn Erskine
Fourteen-year-old Matt must confront local bullies and the ghosts of her past while living with a peaceful Quaker family
Ages 12–16
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #6
Blast from the Past
Meg Cabot
For the child navigating the complicated return of a former best friend and the pressure of social standing in middle sc
Ages 8–12
Farmer Brown #1
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Doreen Cronin
Barnyard chaos erupts when a group of cold cows finds an old typewriter and begins demanding electric blankets from a ve
Ages 4–8
Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts
Susan Cain, Gregory Mone, Erica Moroz
Comic-style art helps reveal the hidden advantages of being a quiet thinker in a loud world, highlighting the unique tal
Ages 10–17
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Tennis Ace
Matt Christopher
For the child feeling the weight of a parent's high expectations, this story follows a young athlete finding the courage
Ages 8–12
Humbug
Nina Bawden
Cora must survive a stay with a deceitful neighbor and her mean daughter by learning to tell the difference between trut
Ages 8–12
Stay Pretty Wallingford #1
The Aristobrats
Jennifer Solow
For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school cliques and learning that true friendship matters more than
Ages 8–12
The Seven Kingdoms #1
Marabel and the Book of Fate
Tracy Barrett
Princess Marabel ignores every prophecy and leaves the safety of the castle to find her kidnapped twin brother on their
Ages 8–12
Harry and the Terrible Whatzit
Dick Gackenbach
When his mother doesn't come back from the cellar, Harry must gather his courage to go downstairs and face the mysteriou
Ages 4–8
The Black Queen
Jumata Emill
For the teen navigating complex conversations about racial bias and justice. This gripping mystery explores the heavy we
Ages 14–18
