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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+
Clever Tortoise
Francesca Martin
For the child who feels small in a world of giants: a vibrant West African folktale celebrating how wit and cleverness c
Ages 4–8
Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame
Supriya Kelkar
Fleeing a forced marriage in 1857 India, Meera finds work in a British household and realizes she must fight for true in
Ages 8–12
Tommy James #1
The Littlest Cowboy in Reckon
Maria Ashworth
For the child who feels small in a world of big personalities. This story follows a determined little cowboy who uses hi
Ages 4–8
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The Bully Book
Eric Kahn Gale
For the child navigating the complex social hierarchies of middle school or feeling like an outsider, this mystery offer
Ages 9–13
Speak Up!
Miranda Paul
For the child learning to navigate social hurdles, this encouraging book shows how small acts of bravery and speaking up
Ages 4–8
A Kind of Spark #1
A Kind of Spark
Elle McNicoll
Eleven-year-old Addie fights to honor the memory of women accused of witchcraft in her village while navigating her own
Ages 9–12
The Legendary Miss Lena Horne
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning that standing up for what is right is just as important as sharing your talents with the world.
Ages 4–9
Doxie Stands Tall
Faith Augustine
Doxie is a clumsy, fun-loving dachshund who learns to find her inner voice and stand up to the local park pups with help
Ages 4–9
Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack
Follow the life of a legendary orator and activist who rose from slavery to become a powerful voice for women's rights a
Ages 8–14
Who HQ
Who Was Sojourner Truth?
Yona Zeldis McDonough
Long before the modern civil rights movement, a woman named Belle escaped slavery and changed her name to travel the cou
Ages 8–12
What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice
What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice
Lorraine Hansberry made history as the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway after a childhood spent challenging
Ages 4–8
Hats Are Not for Cats!
Jacqueline K. Rayner
For the child who has been told they can't do something just because of who they are. A playful lesson in why rules abou
Ages 3–7
Chunky #1
Chunky
Yehudi Mercado
For the child who feels pressured to fit into a mold that doesn't feel right, especially when it comes to sports and bod
Ages 8–12
The Together Tree
Tshaka Campbell
For the child struggling to find their place at school or witnessing a peer being left out. This gentle story helps kids
Ages 4–8
Dragon Slippers #1
Dragon Slippers
Jessica Day George
Offered as a sacrifice to a dragon, resourceful Creel instead bargains for her life and walks away with a pair of shoes
Ages 8–12
Black History Books for Kids
Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement
Glenda Armand
The 1960s civil rights movement sparked a cultural revolution that fought for voting rights and social justice, forever
Ages 6–9
Princess Ben #1
Princess Ben
Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Locked in a tower by a conniving queen, Princess Ben discovers a secret room and begins learning magic to save her kingd
Ages 10–14
A Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights
Kathleen Krull
Supreme Court cases and famous challenges come to life in this guide explaining how the first ten amendments protect and
Ages 8–14
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
Joy Michael Ellison
Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson show what it means to be brave and kind while fighting for a world where everyone ca
Ages 5–10
Bear and Mouse #1
There's a Bear on My Chair
Ross Collins
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a big personality in their space, this rhyming tale offers a funny way to talk ab
Ages 2–5
The Forgotten Summer of Seneca
Camryn Garrett
For the child discovering that making a difference requires courage and persistence. This historical look at Emmeline Pa
Ages 8–12
Coretta Scott
Ntozake Shange
For the child curious about how one person can change the world through courage and quiet strength. This story honors th
Ages 6–10
Tubby the Tuba
Paul Tripp
For the child who feels overlooked or pigeonholed, Tubby's journey from playing oompah to playing melodies celebrates fi
Ages 3–8
Dissected Lives
African American Leaders Fight for Freedom
Dissected Lives
The American civil rights movement achieved landmark legal protections through years of nonviolent protest, civil disobe
Ages 9–12
