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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Big, Bad "B" Word
Chris Scheufele
For students navigating the complex social world of school, this guide helps differentiate between mean behavior and act
Ages 8–13
Starting from Seneca Falls
Karen Schwabach
Carrie Chapman Catt rises to lead an army of women in a tireless campaign for the right to vote and the passage of the 1
Ages 8–12
Cesar Chavez
Consuelo Rodriguez
For children learning about the power of standing up for others and how one person's dedication can create fair conditio
Ages 7–12
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12–18 yrs
726 books
The Worst Princess
Anna Kemp
For the child who prefers muddy boots to glass slippers, this hilarious story celebrates the joy of being yourself inste
Ages 3–7
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
Phillip Hoose
Fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin refuses to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, sparking a movement in this account bas
Ages 12–18
The Bear That Wasn't
Frank Tashlin
For the child who feels unheard or misunderstood, this classic parable explores the struggle to maintain your true self
Ages 5–10
The Lions of Little Rock
Kristin Levine
In 1958 Little Rock, quiet Marlee must find her voice when her friendship with the new girl, Liz, is caught in the middl
Ages 10–14
The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights
Steve Sheinkin
After a deadly explosion at a naval base, fifty Black sailors face a trial for mutiny when they refuse to return to work
Ages 10–14
Discworld #31
Monstrous Regiment
Terry Pratchett
Polly Perks disguises herself as a soldier to find her lost brother, only to end up in a makeshift regiment with a coffe
Ages 12–18
Louder, Lion!
Matthew Ryan
For the child who struggles to find their inner strength, this story of a quiet lion learning to roar helps young reader
Ages 3–7
Muslim Girl
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh
Amani shares her journey from a childhood shaped by post-9/11 stereotypes to building a global digital movement that cel
Ages 13–18
Just Ella
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Palace life is more about boring embroidery than magic slippers, forcing Ella to use her wit and grit to escape a dull p
Ages 10–14
The Voting Booth
Brandy Colbert
Marva and Duke spend one frantic day rushing between polling precincts to ensure their votes are counted, sparking a con
Ages 13–18
Dress Coded
Carrie Firestone
Frustrated by unfair school rules, Molly and her friends start a podcast to share their stories and stand up against bod
Ages 10–14
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson
For the child who needs to find their inner courage and learn that quick thinking can overcome even the biggest, scaries
Ages 3–7
Finding My Voice
Marie Myung-Ok Lee
Ellen Sung balances the pressures of her traditional Korean family with the challenges of life in an all-white town in t
Ages 12–18
Walk Tall
Cher Louise Jones
For the child who needs to find their inner strength and stand tall when facing obstacles or feeling small.
Ages 4–8
I'm Not a Mouse!
Evgenia Golubeva
For the child who wants to be seen for who they really are rather than the 'cute' names adults give them.
Ages 3–6
Anger Is a Gift
Mark Oshiro
Struggling with panic attacks and a school that feels like a prison, Moss must choose between being consumed by fear or
Ages 14–18
All-American Muslim Girl
Nadine Jolie Courtney
For the teen navigating the space between two worlds, seeking the courage to embrace their heritage and faith in a world
Ages 12–18
Lulu the One and Only
Lynnette Mawhinney
For the child who is frequently asked 'what are you' and needs help celebrating their unique multiracial heritage with c
Ages 4–8
The Recess Queen
Alexis O'Neill
Mean Jean rules the playground with an iron fist until a tiny new student named Katie Sue arrives and decides to play by
Ages 4–8
Biographies for Kids
All About Rosa Parks
Baby Professor
One woman's refusal to give up her seat on a bus sparks a movement that changes the course of American history forever.
Ages 6–9
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break #1
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break
Lensey Namioka
Ailin Tao risks her family's status and her own future in twentieth-century China when she refuses to bind her feet and
Ages 10–14
