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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+
He Must Like You
Danielle Younge-Ullman
After dumping sangria on a handsy customer at work, Libby must navigate family chaos and an unfair eviction while decidi
Ages 14–18
Duck #3
Stop Kissing Me!
Ethan Long
A fancy poodle is totally grossed out by an overly affectionate duck and decides to give him a big, loud, wet smackaroo
Ages 2–6
The Geek Chronicles #2
Dear God, Help Love, Earl
Barbara Park
Fed up with being picked on, Earl and his two best friends pool their wits to design the ultimate payback for their clas
Ages 8–12
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My Body Boundaries Matter!
Jennifer Bruno
For children learning to navigate personal space and social interactions. This guide empowers little ones to understand
Ages 3–8
Frogkisser!
Garth Nix
Princess Anya must outsmart her evil step-stepfather, a wizard who turns people into frogs, with help from a librarian w
Ages 8–12
Be Smart About #1
Consent (for Kids!)
Rachel Brian
Energetic illustrations guide the way through learning about personal boundaries, body autonomy, and how to stay safe an
Ages 6–10
Kamala Raised Her Hand
Raakhee Mirchandani
For the child who needs to know that their voice matters, this inspiring look at Kamala Harris shows how raising your ha
Ages 4–8
Hispanic Star #4
Sylvia Rivera
Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving
For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f
Ages 8–12
Lizard #2
Lizard's Home
George Shannon
Lizard is ready for a nap, but a stubborn snake has taken over his favorite rock. Now he has to use his brain to win bac
Ages 3–8
The Renegade Reporters
Elissa Brent Weissman
A group of students turns into a team of investigative journalists to uncover the truth and fight back against secrets h
Ages 8–12
That's Not My Name!
Anoosha Syed
For the child who feels invisible when others mispronounce their name. This empowering story helps young readers find th
Ages 4–8
What We Saw
Aaron Hartzler
For the teenager navigating the complex fallout of a community crisis and the digital age reality of social media's impa
Ages 14–18
Child X
Lee Weatherly
For the teen navigating the pressure of public perception or a sudden loss of privacy, this story explores how to stay t
Ages 12–16
Love is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement
Sandra Neil Wallace
Diane Nash stands at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement, using nonviolent protest and courage to challenge segre
Ages 4–8
No Kiss For Mother
Tomi Ungerer
For the child asserting their own space and body autonomy. This cheeky story follows a young cat who is tired of his mot
Ages 5–9
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March
Lynda Blackmon Lowery
Fifteen-year-old Lynda Blackmon Lowery joins the historic fifty-four-mile march from Selma to Montgomery to fight for th
Ages 10–14
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Avi
Thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle boards a ship as a proper young lady but soon finds herself caught between a murderous
Ages 10–14
We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963
Sheila P. Moses
For the child learning how ordinary kids can change history. This moving story follows a young boy finding his courage d
Ages 8–12
Where I Belong
Marcia Argueta Mickelson
For the teen navigating the tension between their private identity and public perception while standing up for their fam
Ages 12–18
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness, this biography reveals Jackie Robinson's fierce life-long battle fo
Ages 12–18
Salvage #1
Salvage
Alexandra Duncan
For the teenager grappling with rigid expectations and searching for the courage to define their own path while facing s
Ages 14–18
Elizabeth Leads the Way
Tanya Lee Stone
For the child who asks why things have to be the way they are. This inspiring story shows how one girl's quest for fairn
Ages 4–8
Yoyo Don't Play That!
Bullying? Yoyo Don't Play That!
Myrtis Randolph
Charly is being bullied, and things get complicated when his tormentor is invited to his birthday party. It is time for
Ages 6–10
I Am Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This gentle memoir helps little ones understand courage and the
Ages 4–8
