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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+
Tigers, Not Daughters
Samantha Mabry
Three sisters in San Antonio are haunted by the memory of their older sister while struggling to escape their father's r
Ages 14–18
Understanding Disability
Disability Pride
Erin Hawley
For the child curious about why some people use wheelchairs or hearing aids, this book celebrates the history and commun
Ages 8–12
Class Critters #2
Madison Morris Is Not a Mouse!
Kathryn Holmes
For the child who feels overlooked or struggles to speak up, this story follows a quiet girl finding her courage through
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
726 books
Twopence a Tub
Susan Price
For the young person starting to question why the world is unfair and how one voice, joined with others, can spark chang
Ages 11–15
Unstoppable!
Maggie Nichols
For the young athlete or advocate learning to find their voice and reclaim their joy after facing systemic injustice or
Ages 12–18
Dealing with Bullying
Sometimes Jokes Aren't Funny
Amanda F. Doering
Animal characters show how words meant as jokes can sometimes be used to bully and offer ways to stand up for yourself a
Ages 5–9
Chicana Falsa: And Other Stories of Death, Identity, and Oxnard
Michele M. Serros
Growing up in Oxnard, a young girl writes about the witty and sometimes painful reality of being caught between two diff
Ages 13–18
Freedom Summer
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child questioning why the world isn't always fair. This historical account explores the courage of activists fig
Ages 10–14
Sometimes People March
Tessa Allen
For the child who asks why people gather in the streets, this book explores how collective action and shared goals can b
Ages 4–8
The Three Silly Girls Grubb
John Hassett, Ann Hassett
Three clever sisters must use their wits to get past Ugly-Boy Bobby, the bridge-dwelling bully standing between them and
Ages 4–8
Picture Book of Jackie Robinson, A
David A. Adler
Jackie Robinson breaks barriers as the first African American major-league baseball player, showing how one athlete’s co
Ages 6–9
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane
Kate O'Shaughnessy
Follow the journey of a young girl searching for her voice and a sense of home from a celebrated author known for captur
Ages 8–12
The Gravity of Us
Phil Stamper
A teen journalist’s life turns into a media circus when his father is chosen for a Mars mission, making his new romance
Ages 13–18
Young Voices
Jared Morningstar
Fifteen young writers from around the globe share fiction that tackles social issues and human relationships to offer a
Ages 12–18
Cesar Chavez
Eric Braun
For children starting to notice when things aren't fair at school or in their community, this book shows how one person'
Ages 8–12
Heroes for Civil Rights
David A. Adler
Meet the brave individuals, from Rosa Parks to the Little Rock Nine, who faced great risks to fight for justice and equa
Ages 7–11
Beyond the Mapped Stars
Rosalyn Eves
For the teen navigating the tension between their religious upbringing and a growing passion for science and discovery.
Ages 12–18
A Twisted Tale #5
Part of Your World
Liz Braswell
Five years after a tragic defeat, a voiceless Ariel rules a sunken kingdom until a shocking secret forces her to confron
Ages 12–18
Dear Max
Sally Grindley
Nine-year-old Max navigates grief, illness, and a school bully through a year of heartfelt letters and drawings shared w
Ages 7–10
A Different Kind of Normal
Abigail Balfe
For the child who feels like they see the world a bit differently, this guide validates the neurodivergent experience wi
Ages 9–14
Andy Shane #1
Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Andy Shane struggles with a classmate's constant tattling until his grandmother joins the class to help him find a way t
Ages 5–8
The Orange Shoes
Trinka Hakes Noble
After her prized new shoes are ruined by classmates, Delly uses her creativity and paint to transform them into somethin
Ages 6–10
The Sacred Throne #1
The Armored Saint
Myke Cole
When a magic-hunting Order threatens her village, Heloise must decide if she will stay silent or risk everything to stan
Ages 14–18
Old Hat
Emily Gravett
Harbet loves his cozy knitted hat, but he can't seem to buy a fruit platter or traffic cone hat fast enough to keep up w
Ages 3–7
