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Standing Up for Yourself

Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

3,128 books about standing up for yourself

0–3 yrs214 books

4–7 yrs1045 books

8–11 yrs1095 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of The Boy Who Lost His Face

The Boy Who Lost His Face

After an elderly woman curses him for a cruel prank, David must find the strength to stop pandering to classmates and be

Cover of Luke's Bully

Elizabeth Winthrop

Shy third-grader Luke is tired of hiding from Arthur, but an unexpected opportunity in the class play might finally give

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Three Tasks for a Dragon

For the child who prefers books and kindness over rough-and-tumble play, this witty quest proves that solving problems w

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12–18 yrs

726 books

Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Four friends sit at a Woolworth's lunch counter and order coffee, sparking a peaceful movement for equality that changed

Ages 6–10

Cover of The Constitution Decoded A Guide to the Document That Shapes Our Nation

The Constitution Decoded A Guide to the Document That Shapes Our Nation

For the curious student who wants to understand how the U.S. government actually works. This guide makes complex laws fe

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Without Annette

Moving to an elite boarding school was supposed to be a dream for Josie and Annette, but the academy's social pressures

Cover of Dinotrux Ty Finds a New Home

Dinotrux Ty Finds a New Home

For the child facing a big change or a playground bully. When Ty's home is destroyed, he must find the courage to start

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Hurdles in the Dark My Story of Survival, Resilience, and Triumph

Elvira K. Gonzalez

For the teenager or survivor needing to know they are not alone after facing systemic abuse, gaslighting, or the 'troubl

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Building Blocks of the Civil Rights Movement

School in the Civil Rights Movement

Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

For the child curious about history and justice, this book explains how brave students changed the world just by going t

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Usborne Young Reading: True Stories

Martin Luther King

Rob Lloyd Jones

For the child asking why some things in the world aren't fair, this accessible biography introduces a hero who used word

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Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice

For the middle schooler navigating the messy intersection of body changes, family secrets, and the discovery that they c

Cover of Princess Decomposia and Count Spatula

Princess Decomposia and Count Spatula

For the child feeling weighed down by big responsibilities or a demanding parent, this story shows how creativity and a

Cover of Framed

Griffin Bing is the prime suspect when a Super Bowl ring is stolen from his school, and the only way to clear his name i

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Arthur Adventures

Arthur's April Fool

Between a big magic performance and a bully's threat to pulverize him, Arthur has a lot on his mind for the April Fool's

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Courage for Beginners

Karen Harrington

For the child navigating a family crisis while finding their own voice. This story helps readers find courage when life

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The Gold-Threaded Dress #2

Carolyn Marsden

Fifth-grader Oy dreams of performing a traditional Thai dance at the talent show, but a bossy friend insists on an Ameri

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Captain Abdul #2

Captain Abdul's Pirate School

Colin McNaughton

For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a good laugh when facing a strict environment. A hilarious look at stan

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The Year of the Buttered Cat

Lexi Haas, Susan Haas

For the child navigating a world not built for them, this humorous mystery finds the power in self-advocacy and the stre

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Stella Díaz #2

Stella Díaz Never Gives Up

Angela Dominguez

For the child who wants to protect the planet but isn't sure where to start. Stella finds her voice and her community wh

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True to Your Selfie

Megan McCafferty

For the middle schooler feeling the pressure to curate a perfect online life while navigating changing friendships and t

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Comeback Kids #4

Basketball star Pedro Morales is used to passing the ball to others, but running for class president against his own tea

Cover of Soundless

For the teen who feels like their voice isn't being heard, this lyrical story explores the courage required to challenge

Cover of All the Things We Do in the Dark

All the Things We Do in the Dark

Saundra Mitchell

For teens navigating the heavy aftermath of trauma, memory loss, and the complex journey of reclaiming one's narrative a

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The Pony-Mad Princess #7

Princess Ellie's Summer Holiday

Princess Ellie’s tropical vacation is perfect until a bossy peer causes trouble, leaving Ellie and her friend Kate to sa