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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+
Sned Higgins #1
Sned Higgins
Chris C. Billingsley
Sned needs his sword to give the biggest speech of his life, but first he has to survive dodgeball, avoid the goon squad
Ages 8–12
We Are the Wildcats
Siobhan Vivian
High school field hockey players unite to reclaim their power after realizing their coach is using intimidation and mani
Ages 14–18
Speak
Laurie Halse Anderson
Isolated and friendless at high school after a traumatic party, Melinda retreats into silence until an art project helps
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
726 books
The Benefits of Being an Octopus
Ann Braden
Zoey wishes she had eight arms to handle her siblings and her mother's long shifts, but joining the debate club helps he
Ages 10–14
Eyes Open
Lyn Miller-Lachmann
When 1960s Portugal tightens its grip, Sónia must trade her dreams of poetry for a dangerous reality and learn what it t
Ages 12–18
The Theban Plays #3
Antigone
Sophocles
A courageous young woman defies the king to honor her family, sparking a timeless conflict between state law and persona
Ages 13–18
Not Here to Be Liked
Michelle Quach
When a frustrated essay goes viral, Eliza accidentally sparks a feminist movement after losing an editor-in-chief spot t
Ages 13–18
If These Wings Could Fly
Kyrie McCauley
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of a home marked by volatility and seeking the courage to protect their fa
Ages 14–18
Rise Up and Write It
Nandini Ahuja
Farah Patel notices the butterflies are gone and gathers her community to turn an empty neighborhood lot into a blooming
Ages 8–12
Amal Unbound
Aisha Saeed
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story explores how courage and a love for learning can li
Ages 10–14
Neshama
Marcella Pixley
Anna sees ghosts that no one else believes in. When a spirit from the past appears at her grandmother's house, she must
Ages 10–14
Nobody's Princess #1
Nobody's Princess
Esther Friesner
Helen of Sparta refuses to rely on the gods or her beauty, setting out with steely determination to forge her own destin
Ages 11–15
A Scarf For Keiko
Ann Malaspina
When his friend Keiko is sent to an internment camp, Sam must decide if he has the courage to show his support despite t
Ages 6–10
The Prime Summer of Sophie Germain
Rhonda Doran
As the French Revolution brews, thirteen-year-old Sophie Germain cracks secret codes and joins a hidden society of femal
Ages 10–14
Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse, #2)
Charlaine Harris
Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse heads to Dallas to find a missing vampire while trying to keep peace between human
Ages 16–18
Tyrannosaurus Drip
Julia Donaldson
For the child who feels like the odd one out in their family or group. A gentle reminder that being different is a stren
Ages 3–7
I Am Not a Sloth
Marie-Pier Meunier
Just because someone moves slowly doesn't mean they are a sloth; this gentle story looks past appearances to celebrate t
Ages 3–8
Young Royals #4
Beware, Princess Elizabeth
Carolyn Meyer
Teenaged Elizabeth survives imprisonment, religious turmoil, and the shadow of her powerful father as she fights to clai
Ages 11–15
Billy The Bully
Barbie Haugen
Playful rhymes show exactly how much words can hurt and teach young readers the essential steps for treating others with
Ages 4–8
Promise Boys
Nick Brooks
A prestigious prep school principal is murdered, leaving three students to track down the real killer before they are fr
Ages 14–18
Black Flamingo, The
Dean Atta
Michael searches for his place within his Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican roots until the world of drag allows his true ident
Ages 14–18
Banned Book
Jonah Winter
For the child who asks why certain stories are hidden away. This gentle, meta-narrative explains censorship and the powe
Ages 4–9
Lux #1
Obsidian
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Moving to a boring town takes a dangerous turn when a girl discovers her arrogant neighbor is an alien who can freeze ti
Ages 13–18
There's No Such Thing as a Dragon
Jack Kent
For the child who feels unheard or needs validation that their observations matter. A classic story about how ignoring a
Ages 3–8
