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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+
Poi 'n Kai #1
Poi 'n Kai and the Power of Kindness over Bullying
Marissa Molina
Kai relies on her kind heart and inner strength to face a relentless bully, proving that empathy and resilience are the
Ages 5–10
Fights: One Boy's Triumph Over Violence
Joel Christian Gill
This raw and honest graphic memoir follows a young boy’s journey through childhood trauma and his ultimate triumph over
Ages 14–18
Teachers March! The: How Selma's Teachers Changed History
Wallace, Sandra Neil and Rich Wallace
Brave educators in Selma, Alabama, risk everything to join the nonviolent protest for voting rights in this account of t
Ages 7–11
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12–18 yrs
726 books
Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success
Jessica Parra
Between a secret baking competition and a new romance, Rubi must decide whether to follow her family's expectations or h
Ages 13–18
The Lightning Dreamer
Margarita Engle
For the teenager who feels restricted by social expectations and is searching for the courage to speak their truth and c
Ages 12–18
Charlotte Bakeman Has Her Say
Mary E. Finger
Eleven-year-old Charlotte must overcome her deep shyness to stand up for her French Canadian friends against the harsh p
Ages 8–12
Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School
Tiffany Jewell
Personal narratives and data expose the reality of systemic racism within the education system through the eyes of the G
Ages 13–18
Tight
Torrey Maldonado
For the child navigating a high-stakes friendship where fitting in means making choices that don't feel quite right.
Ages 9–13
A Girl Named Dan
Dandi Daley Mackall
For the child who has been told they can't do something because of who they are: a spirited look at breaking barriers an
Ages 4–8
The Fire Horse Girl
Kay Honeyman
For the teen navigating a world of rigid expectations, follow a defiant girl's journey from 1920s China to the harsh rea
Ages 12–18
Caroline Jayne Church
Digby Takes Charge
Caroline Jayne Church
For the child who struggles to be heard or feels too small to lead. Learn how being polite is wonderful, but finding you
Ages 3–6
Saving Juliet
Suzanne Selfors
Mimi is transported from a stressful stage production straight into the real Verona. Now she has a chance to save Juliet
Ages 12–17
Bad Secrets! Bullying is NOT cool!
Keesha L. Pittman
Being unique is a superpower. These heart-centered reminders encourage being kind, working hard, and staying brave when
Ages 4–8
Kneel
Candace Buford
For the teen processing current events and systemic unfairness, this powerful story follows a football star finding his
Ages 14–18
Borders
Thomas King
For the child questioning why rules don't always respect who they are. This graphic novel explores standing firm in your
Ages 10–18
Bread Givers
Anzia Yezierska
A young girl struggles to balance her own dreams with the strict traditions of her immigrant Jewish household on the Low
Ages 14–18
Dream, Annie, Dream
Waka T. Brown
For the child who has ever felt like they were being overlooked or unfairly judged, Annie's journey through the 1980s th
Ages 8–12
Mary Walker Wears the Pants
Cheryl Harness
For the child who feels restricted by social expectations or 'girls' clothes,' this story celebrates a trailblazer who c
Ages 6–9
I Rise
Marie Arnold
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and finding the courage to speak out when someone they love is treat
Ages 12–18
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child feeling left out by a new clique or struggling with a peer who uses status to exclude others.
Ages 4–8
Dreamsleeves
Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Aislinn manages a difficult home life by literally wearing her hopes on her sleeve, sparking a movement of courage and c
Ages 9–12
Middle School Chronicles #2
7th Grade Middle School Chronicles
Essynce E. Moore
For the student feeling the weight of peer pressure and social shifts, this teen-authored guide offers a relatable mirro
Ages 10–14
The Story Of
The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Susan B. Katz
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and wants to know how one person can change the rules for everyone.
Ages 6–9
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
For middle and high school students exploring the intersection of identity and service, this book traces the evolving ri
Ages 11–18
