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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 King and the Tortoise
Tololwa M. Mollel
A king demands a robe made of smoke, but it takes a clever tortoise to prove that wisdom is more powerful than a crown.
Ages 4–8
Happy Kid!
Gail Gauthier
For the middle-schooler navigating social cliques and high parental expectations, this story offers a humorous look at f
Ages 8–12
Hamilton High #2
Shut Out
Kody Keplinger
For teens navigating high school social hierarchies and peer pressure. This reimagining of a classic play explores stand
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
726 books
A Magic Lantern Fairy Tale #2
Drakestail Visits the King
Neil Philip
A brave little drake sets out on an adventure to visit the King, enlisting the help of a fox, a ladder, and a river alon
Ages 4–8
Immortal Lycanthropes
Hal Johnson
For the middle schooler who feels like an outsider, this darkly funny adventure explores finding your place when your id
Ages 10–14
Buzzing
Samuel Sattin
For the child who feels overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts and is searching for a place where they can truly be themselve
Ages 8–12
Slow Burn
Bethany Rutter
For the teen navigating body image and the pressure to change, this joyful rom-com celebrates finding confidence and lov
Ages 12–18
Haters #1
Haters
Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
Paski just wants to focus on mountain biking at her new school, but she has to face a cruel social hierarchy led by the
Ages 14–18
Stella Díaz #5
Stella Díaz Leaps to the Future
Angela Dominguez
For the child navigating the nervous excitement of fifth grade while finding their voice to speak up for the planet and
Ages 8–12
It's Girls Like You, Mickey
Patti Kim
For the quiet child finding her voice in the middle school hallway. A story about the courage it takes to be yourself wh
Ages 8–12
Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
A bold, funny guide for teens who feel 'too much' or too loud. Learn to navigate fear, use your voice for justice, and s
Ages 12–18
The Little Ghost Who Didn't Want to Be Mean
Isla Wynter
For the child who feels pressured to act like everyone else. Gilbert the ghost chooses kindness over scaring, proving th
Ages 3–7
History Comics
The Stonewall Riots: Making a Stand for LGBTQ Rights
Archie Bongiovanni
For the teen exploring the roots of the LGBTQ+ movement, this graphic novel brings the history of the Stonewall Uprising
Ages 12–18
Suzanna Snow Mystery #2
The Mastermind Plot
Angie Frazier
Suzanna is thrilled to help her famous uncle solve a string of 1904 Boston arsons, but she is far less excited about sta
Ages 8–12
The Honeybee and the Robber
Eric Carle
When a hungry bear threatens to raid the hive, one tiny honeybee must find the courage to defend her home and her fellow
Ages 3–7
Amy Wild, Animal Talker #6
The Star-Struck Parrot
Diana Kimpton
For the young animal lover who feels a strong sense of responsibility toward pets, this story explores advocating for th
Ages 6–9
Puffin Chapters
Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart
Jayne Pettit
Follow Maya Angelou from her childhood roots through her vibrant career as a performer and writer in this biography of a
Ages 8–12
The Balancing Girl
Berniece Rabe
A determined first grader uses her impressive ability to balance objects on her crutches and wheelchair to plan a show-s
Ages 4–8
Hate List
Say Something
Jennifer Brown
For the teenager grappling with the weight of being a bystander to bullying and the heavy moral choice of when to speak
Ages 14–18
Jane Against the World Roe v. Wade and the Fight for Reproductive Rights
Karen Blumenthal
Trace the high-stakes history of Roe v. Wade and the legal battles that have shaped reproductive rights for generations
Ages 12–18
Great Athletes
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
Jeff Savage
For the child who needs to see that true greatness comes from both physical skill and the courage to stand up for your p
Ages 8–11
Don't Trust the Cat
Kristen Tracy
For the child who struggles to find their voice or feels pushed around by friends, this hilarious body-swap adventure ex
Ages 8–12
Feather Boy
Nicky Singer
Robert finds unexpected courage and a connection to the legend of the Firebird while helping an elderly woman face the s
Ages 10–14
Exclamation Mark
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold and needs a boost of confidence to find their unique voice an
Ages 4–8
