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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,126 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1043 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Who Was?
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
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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
Big Bad Bruce
Bill Peet
For the child who needs to understand the consequences of being a bully and the power of a second chance, even if it com
Ages 4–8
Dragon Slippers (Dragon Slippers, #1)
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
Crucible, The
Arthur Miller
Paranoia and false accusations tear a community apart during the Salem witch trials, reflecting the dangers of mass hyst
Ages 13–18
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
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
Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights, A
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
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
Cinderella Is Dead
Kalynn Bayron
Two centuries after the clock struck midnight, Sophia flees the king's mandatory ball and teams up with a descendant of
Ages 13–18
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 King
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
Running
Natalia Sylvester
For the teen navigating the tension between family loyalty and their own growing convictions when their parents' values
Ages 12–18
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
I Am a Cat
Galia Bernstein
For the child who feels smaller or different than everyone else, Simon the house cat proves that family and belonging ar
Ages 3–7
The Winternight Trilogy #1
The Bear and the Nightingale
Katherine Arden
In the frozen Russian wilderness, Vasilisa must protect her home from ancient forest spirits and the terrifying Frost De
Ages 12–18
Me and My Big Mouse
Ethan Long
For the child who is learning how to set boundaries with a well-meaning friend, this silly story explores personal space
Ages 3–7
Aetherbound
E.K. Johnston
Devalued by her family on an interstellar freighter, Pendt escapes to a space station and teams up with two heirs to sei
Ages 12–18
Beau, A Puppy's Tale
Janice Marie Cook
For the child who feels small or different, this story follows a puppy navigating peer pressure and learning that true v
Ages 5–9
