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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+
More Than Fluff
Madeline Valentine
For the child who is frequently hugged or squeezed without asking. Help your little one understand that they have the ri
Ages 3–7
Emily Is Being Bullied, What Can She Do?
Ffion Jones, Professor Helen Cowie
For the child who is feeling small or silenced by peers, this supportive story provides a roadmap for finding their voic
Ages 7–11
There Goes the Neighborhood
Jade Adia
There Goes the Neighborhood
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
726 books
First Day in Grapes
L. King Pérez
For the child feeling nervous about being the new kid or struggling to fit in after a big move.
Ages 6–10
Mina
Matthew Forsythe
For the child who is often the only one in the room noticing a problem while the adults are blissfully unaware.
Ages 4–8
The Railway Series #13
Duck and the Diesel Engine
Rev. W. Awdry
Steam, diesel, and electric locomotives work the rails of Sodor as Duck deals with the arrival of a boastful new engine
Ages 4–9
Fire From the Rock
Sharon M. Draper
Sylvia Patterson navigates fear and hope through private diary entries as she becomes one of the first students to integ
Ages 10–14
Piddy Sanchez #1
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
Meg Medina
Piddy Sanchez is targeted by a bully she doesn't even know and must figure out how to stay true to herself as the harass
Ages 14–18
Ishmael #1
Don't Call Me Ishmael
Michael Gerard Bauer
Ninth grade looks like a disaster for Ishmael until he meets a fearless new student who helps him stand up to bullies an
Ages 11–15
Something To Say
Lisa Moore Ramée
For the child who prefers the safety of the sidelines but secretly has a lot to share with the world.
Ages 8–12
How Gordony Defeats The Bully & Has the Courage To Be Who He Is?
Sylvia Yordanova
Little Gordony just wants to be polite and make friends, but his older brother is a jungle bully who demands he be fierc
Ages 3–8
The Little guide to BIG truths - Learning the Laws of Reality for kids
Amyas Beltre
Simple lessons on cause and effect and the rhythm of life help explain how the universe works, giving kids tools to feel
Ages 3–10
Dairy Queen #1
Dairy Queen
Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Fifteen-year-old D.J. Schwenk tackles family secrets and her own identity while working a Wisconsin dairy farm and train
Ages 13–18
The Nguyen Kids #3
The Mystery of the Painted Fan
Linda Trinh
Jacob seeks the courage to express his true self using a mysterious zodiac fan and the guidance of his Grandma Noi's mem
Ages 6–9
Stop the Silence
Garrick D. Pattenden
For parents who need to teach their children how to identify grooming and protect their personal boundaries from unsafe
Ages 6–12
Unfadeable
Maurice Broaddus
For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small. Follow Bella as she uses graffiti art to expose city co
Ages 8–12
TJ Powar Has Something to Prove
Jesmeen Kaur Deo
A popular debater ditches her razors to prove she can be her hairy, natural self and still be beautiful, only to find th
Ages 13–18
Hearts Forged in Dragon Fire
Erica Hollis
For the child exploring how courage and identity are shaped through history. A powerful look at the legacy of a voice th
Ages 8–12
Trouble Magnet
Graham Salisbury
Calvin struggles to be the man of the house in his Hawaiian neighborhood while dodging a bully and dealing with an intim
Ages 7–10
Big Stage for Me
Dan Parisson
Mocked for his song, a small bird loses his confidence until a butterfly and a mighty lion show him that his voice is wo
Ages 4–8
Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the family looking to discuss the long journey for equality, this multi-generational oral history honors the grit an
Ages 8–12
#Notyourprincess
Lisa Charleyboy, Mary Beth Leatherdale
The powerful voices of Indigenous women break through stereotypes in this bold collection of art, poetry, and essays abo
Ages 12–18
My Brain Works Differently
Sofia's Superpower: Operation Brain Champion
Nathan Wu
Sofia’s brain zooms like a Ferrari, and with a little help, she’s learning to use her ADHD and big ideas to advocate for
Ages 7–10
The Day the Animals Went on Strike
Michael Bond
For the child who feels misunderstood or tired of being the butt of the joke, this playful story explores what happens w
Ages 4–8
