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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,127 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1044 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote
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
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
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726 books
Amal Unbound #2
Omar Rising
Aisha Saeed
For the child navigating a new environment where the rules feel unfair, this story explores finding your voice and stand
Ages 8–12
Every Body Shines: Sixteen Stories about Living Fabulously Fat
Cassandra Newbould, editor
For the teenager navigating body image and societal pressure, this vibrant collection celebrates the joy, romance, and c
Ages 12–18
I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
Sara Latta
For the young reader who feels restricted by social rules or wants to stand up for what is fair, even when it means stan
Ages 10–14
Speak Up, Tommy!
Jacqueline Dembar Greene
For the child who has a lot to say but feels their voice get stuck in the classroom, this story celebrates finding confi
Ages 5–8
Nobody Particular: One Woman's Fight to Save the Bays
Molly Bang
For the young activist who sees something wrong in their community and wants to know how one person can make a differenc
Ages 10–14
Deep Is the Fen
Lili Wilkinson
For the teenager navigating the pressure of cliques or the fear of losing a best friend to a group that doesn't share th
Ages 12–17
Farmers Unite! Planting a Protest for Fair Prices
Lindsay H. Metcalf
In 1979, thousands of farmers drove their tractors to Washington D.C. to protest unfair prices and fight for the future
Ages 9–12
A Lady Has the Floor
Kate Hannigan
For the child who asks why things are unfair, this inspiring biography follows Belva Lockwood as she fights for her voic
Ages 6–10
Votes for Women!
Winifred Conkling
For the teen who is curious about how change happens and wants to understand the gritty, persistent battle for equality
Ages 12–18
Ballet Sisters #1
The Duckling and the Swan
Jan Ormerod
Between the leotards and the stage, a younger sister tries to find her own rhythm while dealing with her bossy older sis
Ages 5–7
Evicted!: The Struggle for the Right to Vote
Alice Faye Duncan
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this powerful history reveals how families stood together when
Ages 9–12
War of the Wind
Victoria Williamson
For the teen who feels overlooked or underestimated due to a disability. A high-stakes adventure where a diverse group o
Ages 10–14
Bobbin Girl, The
Emily Arnold McCully
Working in a 19th-century textile mill, a ten-year-old girl must decide if she has the courage to join her coworkers in
Ages 7–12
Step by Step
Loreen Leedy
For the teenager finding their voice and navigating the complex social hierarchies of high school while discovering the
Ages 11–17
Keeping Corner
Kashmira Sheth
In 1918 India, twelve-year-old Leela faces the strict traditions of being a child widow while encountering the revolutio
Ages 11–15
The United States v. Jackie Robinson
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
For the child learning how to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult. Explore the quiet strength of Jacki
Ages 6–9
Drop of Venom, A
Sajni Patel
For the teen navigating the aftermath of trauma who needs to see that their scars and their anger can be transformed int
Ages 14–18
The Holy Spirit is My Super Power
Cequana Clark-Lee
This Christian perspective on bullying encourages children to find their inner light and offers a way to talk about diff
Ages 5–10
The Things You Kiss Goodbye
Leslie Connor
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a family tragedy while trapped in a relationship that doesn't feel right
Ages 14–18
You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls' Guide to Finding Your Voice
Minda Harts
For the girl navigating spaces where she feels unheard, this guide provides the tools to overcome systemic hurdles and l
Ages 10–16
We Didn't Ask for This
Adi Alsaid
For the teenager grappling with eco-anxiety and the frustration of having their future decided by adults in power.
Ages 14–18
