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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,987 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
202 books
4–7 yrs
996 books
8–11 yrs
1056 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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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
Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults)
Alice Wong
Activists and writers share powerful personal essays and manifestos about the lived experience of disability in this ess
Ages 12–18
Act Normal #4
And Don't Tell Anyone About The Castle Made Of Sweets
Christian Darkin
A girl who is often in trouble but never in distress takes on a castle, a dragon, and a world of sweets in a story that
Ages 6–10
Amelia's Notebook #19
Vote 4 Amelia
Marissa Moss
Amelia doodles her way through middle school drama, documenting every crush, move, and gossip-filled journal entry in th
Ages 9–12
Miami High #2
Diva
Alex Flinn
Caitlin enters a performing arts high school to chase her opera dreams, struggling to find her voice and regain trust af
Ages 13–17
Sammy Versus the Smart Phone
Victoria Williamson
Sammy battles for her real life when a manipulative AI interface named Hollis tries to trap her in a world of social med
Ages 9–12
Zuiker Press Graphic Novels
One Shot: A Story of Bullying
Alex Karl Bruorton
For children facing bullying due to physical differences or chronic health conditions. Alex shares his real-life journey
Ages 9–14
Medusa
Jessie Burton
For the teen processing the weight of others' perceptions, this lyrical retelling helps young readers reclaim their stor
Ages 12–18
Weepy the Dragon
J. J. Hebert
Weepy saved the kingdom with tears as a baby, but now he must decide if being a hero means using fire or finding a diffe
Ages 9–12
Wonky Noufy High
Tony J Francisco
Resilience and determination take center stage in this story of students standing their ground against the pressure of s
Ages 13–18
Chirp
Kate Messner
While investigating sabotage at her grandmother's cricket farm, Mia finds the strength to face a painful secret she's be
Ages 10–14
Monsters #1
All These Monsters
Amy Tintera
Clara escapes a painful home life to join an elite squad hunting underground monsters, only to find that the most danger
Ages 13–18
Burying the Moon
Andrée Poulin
Latika dreams of bringing safe sanitation to her village so girls can stay in school and women no longer have to face sn
Ages 9–13
Cut
Patricia McCormick
Inside a treatment facility, Callie struggles to break her silence and find the words to explain the pain she has been k
Ages 12–18
Keeping You a Secret
Julie Anne Peters
Holland Jaegar's senior year takes an unexpected turn when she meets CeCe Goddard and realizes her feelings for her new
Ages 14–18
