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Standing Up for Yourself

Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

3,126 books about standing up for yourself

0–3 yrs214 books

4–7 yrs1043 books

8–11 yrs1095 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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I Am Not Your Hat!

For the child who loves to giggle at the absurd, this silly story helps little ones explore identity and boundaries thro

Cover of The Degenerates

The Degenerates

For the teenager grappling with systems of unfairness, this historical novel follows four teens fighting for their human

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A College of Magics #1

A College of Magics

Caroline Stevermer

Sent away to a mysterious college where magic is the main subject, Faris must navigate dangerous rivalries to claim her

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12–18 yrs

726 books

Obioma Plays Football

Chika Unigwe

For the child who needs to know that being different is a superpower, not a limitation, when pursuing their biggest drea

Ages 4–8

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Girls Don't Fly

Kristen Chandler

Exhausted by family chores and a recent breakup, Myra decides to reclaim her own life by competing for a scientific trip

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Joe writes his way from A to Z, uncovering his own voice while dealing with middle school bullies and his identity as a

Cover of The Privilege of the Sword

The Privilege of the Sword

Katherine arrives in Riverside expecting ballrooms, but her eccentric uncle hands her a sword instead, thrusting her int

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Queer: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens

Kathy Belge, Marke Bieschke

For teens exploring their LGBTQ identity, this guide offers practical advice on coming out, finding community, and navig

Cover of Be True to Yourself

Be True to Yourself

For the teenage girl navigating the pressures of high school, social media, and finding her own voice in a crowded world

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Young Native Activist

For the young person looking to understand their place in the world and how to speak up for what is right.

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V is for Voting

For the curious young citizen who wants to understand how people work together to make things fair. An ABC journey throu

Cover of Not If I See You First

Not If I See You First

Parker Grant has strict rules for everyone around her: don't treat her differently because she's blind, and never, ever

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Fat Camp Commandos #1

Fat Camp Commandos

Daniel Pinkwater

Ralph, Sylvia, and Mavis are plotting a hilarious escape from a bogus weight-loss camp to prove that being yourself is b

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Phillis's Big Test

Catherine Clinton

Young poet Phillis Wheatley must stand before a panel of skeptics in 1772 Boston to prove she is the true author of her

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Gina Capaldi, Q. L. Pearce

For the child who feels caught between different worlds or is searching for the courage to stand up for their heritage a

Cover of Wings of Glass

Trapped in a painful marriage, Penny finds the strength to reclaim her life through the support of two unlikely friends

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Brilliant Strengths

For the child who needs a boost in self-esteem or struggles to see what makes them special. This book helps kids name an

Cover of Good Enough

Chasing a perfect SAT score and an Ivy League future feels impossible for Patti when rock concerts and a cute trumpet pl

Cover of Loud Mouse

Idina Menzel, Cara Mentzel

For the child who has a big personality but feels pressure to stay small, this story celebrates the power of finding and

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Attack of the Black Rectangles

For the child noticing unfairness in the world around them, this story empowers young readers to question authority and

Cover of What Happened To Zoey?

What Happened To Zoey?

For the young artist finding their voice amid neighborhood pressure and family hardship. A powerful story about staying

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Small Town Pride

When Jake decides to host his small town's first Pride festival, he must face off against the mayor while wondering if t

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Signed, Abiah Rose

Determined to be recognized in nineteenth-century America, young Abiah Rose defies convention by hiding a floral signatu

Cover of Freak Show

James St. James

Billy Bloom refuses to play by the rules at his new conservative prep school, launching a bold and fabulous protest by r