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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
The Baby-Sitters Club
Abby's Un-Valentine
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the highs and lows of school social life and learning how to handle mean-spirited notes or anon
Ages 8–12
The Magi Charter #6
The Elf Resistance
Jordan David
For the young reader questioning how large systems work or feeling the spark of rebellion when they see something that i
Ages 10–15
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726 books
The Baby-Sitters Club #75
Jessi's Horrible Prank
Ann M. Martin
For the child grappling with a teacher conflict or the heavy weight of a mistake. Explore themes of standing up for your
Ages 8–12
Big Book of Who
Big Book of Who: Rising Stars
Sports Illustrated Kids
After a terrorist attack in San Francisco, four teenagers must defend their civil rights against a government that has g
Ages 13–18
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child feeling the tug of the 'wrong crowd' or struggling to say no. Help your little one navigate peer pressure
Ages 4–8
House Arrest #2
Knockout
K.A. Holt
After years of being treated as fragile due to childhood illness, Levi finds strength and freedom when he discovers a se
Ages 9–12
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child learning that words can hurt or dealing with a schoolyard bully. This classic story helps kids see teasing
Ages 3–8
Who Was?
Who Was Coretta Scott King?
Gail Herman
For the young reader curious about the heroes behind history, this biography introduces a woman whose courage helped cha
Ages 8–12
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #117
Karen's Mistake
Ann M. Martin
For the child facing an unfair accusation at school, Karen's journey offers a relatable path to standing up for the trut
Ages 7–9
Pinkalicious #2
Purplicious
Victoria Kann, Elizabeth Kann
Pinkalicious feels blue when the other girls say her favorite color is for babies, but she soon learns that staying true
Ages 4–8
Degrassi Junior High #4
Caitlin
Catherine Dunphy
For the young teen finding their voice, this story follows Caitlin as she balances school life with a growing passion fo
Ages 12–15
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #107
Karen's Copycat
Ann M. Martin
For the child feeling frustrated by a friend who won't stop mimicking them, this story explores the limits of flattery a
Ages 7–10
Fear Street #27
One Evil Summer
R.L. Stine
For the teenager who feels like a newcomer is taking over their space or senses something is deeply wrong when adults wo
Ages 12–18
The Baby-Sitters Club #70
Shannon's Story
Ann M. Martin
For the girl navigating the tricky balance between old loyalties and new friendships while finding her own voice in a ti
Ages 8–12
Ninja Tales #2
Ninja Red Riding Hood
Corey Rosen Schwartz
The Big Bad Wolf gets more than he bargained for when he encounters a Red Riding Hood who has mastered the art of the ni
Ages 4–8
Snappsy the Alligator #1
Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)
Julie Falatko
Snappsy just wants to go to the grocery store, but a pesky narrator keeps insisting he is up to something much more devi
Ages 4–8
Cesaria Feels the Beat
Denise Rosario Adusei
Cesaria refuses to wear shoes for her Carnival dance because she hears the music best through the rhythmic vibrations in
Ages 4–8
Camp of the Angel
Aileen Arrington
Eleven-year-old Jordan finds the inner strength to protect her brother and stand up to her father after a stray cat ente
Ages 10–14
Dinofours #11
It's Snowing!
Steve Metzger
The snow is falling and Albert is ready to build a magnificent castle, but first he must find the courage to tell his fr
Ages 3–6
Sea Monster #2
Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish
Kate Messner
Ernest the Sea Monster has to find a way for the whole class to play together when a bossy new fish starts bullying the
Ages 3–7
Alt Ed
Catherine Atkins
Susan, an overweight tenth grader, begins to find her voice after joining an after-school counseling group with a divers
Ages 12–17
Save Me a Seat
Sarah Weeks, Gita Varadarajan
Ravi is new from India and Joe has always lived here, but a shared bully brings these two very different fifth graders t
Ages 8–12
Girl Dad
Sean Williams
For the child facing the sting of playground cliques or struggling to find where they fit in when social circles shift.
Ages 8–12
