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Standing Up for Yourself

Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

2,987 books about standing up for yourself

0–3 yrs202 books

4–7 yrs996 books

8–11 yrs1056 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Rookie Yearbook #3

Rookie Yearbook Three

For the teenager navigating the complex shift from childhood to young adulthood and seeking a creative space to explore

Cover of Bad Girls Never Say Die

Bad Girls Never Say Die

Jennifer Mathieu

For the teen navigating the pressures of being a 'good girl' and discovering that true friendship often blossoms across

Cover of Mr. Kiss and Tell

Veronica Mars #2

Mr. Kiss and Tell

Rob Thomas, Jennifer Graham

For the teenager navigating a world where the truth is messy and adults aren't always the heroes. Perfect for those who

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12–18 yrs

694 books

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The After-School Monster

Marissa Moss

For the child who feels nervous about being home alone or struggles with big, scary worries that seem to grow when they

Ages 4–8

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Strong Is the New Pretty A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves

Authentic joy and grit shine through in over 175 photographs of girls being their wild, stubborn, silly, and 100% fearle

Cover of Cold Fury

Sara Jane Rispoli is being hunted by unknown enemies after her family vanishes, forcing her to untangle a dark web of my

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Shakespeare Shapiro #2

Castration Celebration

A girl writing a musical about heartbreak clashes with a boy looking for romance in this rowdy, laugh-out-loud comedy se

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If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince?

Lucy’s life feels like a fractured fairy tale with a cruel stepmother and too many chores. She hopes a varsity basketbal

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George Brown, Class Clown #12

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Toiletman!

Tempers flare when a friend turns George and Alex into embarrassing comic book villains, leading to a major social boyco

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Somebody Everybody Listens To

Suzanne Supplee

For the teenager dreaming of a bigger life, this story follows a girl finding the courage to chase her goals while navig

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The Way I Used to Be #1

The Way I Used to Be

Eden’s world is shattered in an instant, forcing her to spend four years of high school hiding her trauma while slowly f

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For the child who feels they don't quite fit into a single box, this spooky adventure celebrates the joy of being exactl

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The Million Dollar Series #2

The Million Dollar Kick

Whisper absolutely hates sports, but now she has one shot to kick a soccer ball past a local hero for a life-changing mi

Cover of Internment

Forced into a terrifying internment camp in a futuristic America, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must find the courage to

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Aniana del Mar Jumps In

Jasminne Mendez

For the child adjusting to a life-changing medical diagnosis while navigating complicated family expectations and a pass

Cover of Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren

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Emmie & Friends #5

For the child feeling torn between different social circles or struggling to pursue a 'uncool' hobby while maintaining t

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According to Plan

Christen Randall

For the teen navigating the pressure of internet fame while learning that their worth isn't defined by their size, neuro

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Staying Safe Around Strangers

Empower your child with practical safety rules for interacting with people they don't know in public and online social s

Cover of Not a Unicorn

For the child who feels like they have to hide their true self to fit in. Jewel was born with a horn on her head and jus

Cover of What If a Stranger Approaches You?

What If a Stranger Approaches You?

For parents looking to empower their child with clear safety rules, this guide helps kids identify safe adults and handl

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Descendant of the Crane

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and questioning the systems of power they are meant to i

Cover of Story Time

For the student feeling the weight of standardized testing and academic pressure, this story validates the frustration o

Cover of Meeting the Make-out King

Meeting the Make-out King

Nora finally made it into the cool crowd, but it isn’t what she expected. Now her friends are pushing her toward a boy s