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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,125 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
213 books
4–7 yrs
1043 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Wolves in the Walls
Neil Gaiman
Lucy is certain there are wolves living inside the walls of her house, even if no one else believes her, in this atmosph
Ages 5–10
What's Eating Jackie Oh?
Patricia Park
For the teenager balancing high expectations with their own creative passions, this story follows Jackie as she navigate
Ages 12–17
Jacob's New Dress
Sarah Hoffman, Ian Hoffman
For the child who expresses themselves through creative clothing and the parents supporting their journey toward authent
Ages 4–7
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12–18 yrs
726 books
Childhood of Famous Americans
Coretta Scott King: First Lady of Civil Rights
George E. Stanley
For the child curious about how leaders are made, this early biography explores the childhood values and musical passion
Ages 6–10
Everyone Is The Same
Jupiter Kids
For the child who feels unheard or misunderstood, this story explores the brilliance hidden inside a girl who cannot spe
Ages 10–14
Don't Rush Me!
Chynna Laird
For the child who feels overwhelmed by quick transitions and loud environments, this story helps bridge the gap between
Ages 4–8
A Few Thoughts About Bullying for My Little Friends Everywhere
Martha Williams
For the child grappling with peer pressure or unkindness. This gentle guide helps little ones understand bullying and fi
Ages 4–8
A Stir of Bones
Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Susan and her friends explore a local haunted house and uncover a tragic history that creates a dangerous, ghostly pull
Ages 14–18
Home Field Advantage
Dahlia Adler
A cheerleader risks her social status when she falls for the new female quarterback in this story of high school rivalry
Ages 14–18
Five Flavors of Dumb
Antony John
Piper takes on the chaotic egos of her classmates' rock band, finding her own rhythm and confidence while navigating lif
Ages 13–18
Love Is A Revolution
Renée Watson
Nala’s summer is defined by a new romance and the vibrant streets of her neighborhood as she learns that the most import
Ages 12–18
Practice Girl
Estelle Laure
For the teen navigating the fallout of a social media scandal or struggling with how others perceive her body and worth.
Ages 14–18
Moving Forward
Chris Barton
For the child learning how ordinary people can change the world. This biography explores how collective action and coura
Ages 6–10
Bullies: Monologues on Bullying for Teens and Adults
Unknown
For the teen or student struggling to find words for their experiences with peer pressure, social exclusion, or the pain
Ages 12–18
The Power of Children: Ordinary Youth Making Extraordinary Differences
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Skip Berry, Andrew Kimmel
For the young reader grappling with unfairness in the world, this moving account shows how kids like Anne Frank and Ruby
Ages 8–14
Bullying: Children and Adults
Terry Hitchcock
For families and communities looking to foster safety and kindness, this guide provides clear tools to identify, address
Ages 6–11
Baby Professor
Native American Rights: The Decades Old Fight
Baby Professor
For the curious student asking why rules aren't always fair, this guide explains the history of Native American civil ri
Ages 7–10
Mary Wears What She Wants
Keith Negley
Mary Edwards Walker defied every rule of her time, serving as a Civil War surgeon and becoming the only woman to ever re
Ages 4–8
Molly's Tuxedo
Vicki Johnson
For the child who feels most like themselves in clothes that don't fit traditional expectations: a story about the joy o
Ages 4–8
We've Got a Job: the 1963 Birmingham Children's March
Cynthia Levinson
For the young person starting to realize the power of their own voice and wanting to know how kids their age have change
Ages 10–18
Dancing in Red Shoes Will Kill You
Dorian Cirrone
Kayla navigates the intense world of a magnet arts high school, balancing her passion for ballet with the pressures of b
Ages 12–17
The US Civil Rights Movement for Disabilities
Baby Professor
The fight for accessibility comes to life through this timeline of activists, landmark court cases, and the legislation
Ages 8–12
Walking in Two Worlds
Wab Kinew
For the teen navigating the tension between their digital life and real-world heritage while facing the harsh reality of
Ages 12–17
Big
Vashti Harrison
For the child who has been made to feel like they take up too much space or don't fit the 'norm.' A moving tribute to se
Ages 4–9
