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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+
Black Ice
Lorene Cary
An African American student navigates the challenges of an elite, mostly white boarding school while finding her voice a
Ages 14–18
The Disability Experience: Working Toward Belonging
Hannalora Leavitt
For the teen or young adult navigating a world not always built for them, this guide explores the history, pride, and li
Ages 12–18
Sweet Land of Liberty
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child learning about fairness and the courage it takes to change the world. Discover how a historic concert help
Ages 4–8
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694 books
Ada Potato
Judith Caseley
When older children tease her about her music, Ada puts her violin away until her mother helps her find the courage to h
Ages 4–8
The Morganville Vampires #1
Glass Houses
Rachel Caine
College student Claire Danvers must survive the dangerous streets of Morganville, Texas, a city where humans and vampire
Ages 14–18
Emotional Me #1
Angry Me
Sandra V. Feder
For the child who experiences overwhelming waves of frustration, this gentle guide helps them recognize how anger feels
Ages 3–6
The Mouse Who Wouldn't Give Up
Koukouvaya Kids
For the young reader who loves a good mystery and needs to see that persistence pays off when standing up for what is ri
Ages 8–12
Dealing with Bullying
Teasing Isn't Funny
Melissa Higgins
For the child who needs help understanding the line between a joke and a jab, this guide helps kids navigate social boun
Ages 4–8
Huda F #1
Huda F Are You?
Huda Fahmy
After moving to a town where everyone wears a hijab, Huda realizes she can't rely on her clothes to define her and must
Ages 12–18
Shine, My Amazing Girl
Emma Meyer
For the young girl who needs a gentle reminder of her own capabilities and inner light. This collection helps build self
Ages 5–9
Squished
Megan Wagner Lloyd
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a crowded home or a lack of privacy, this relatable story explores the challenge
Ages 8–12
People in the News
Coretta Scott King
Anne Wallace Sharp
For the young reader curious about the women who shaped history, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's life as a
Ages 10–15
The Cadet of Tildor
Alex Lidell
For the teen who feels like an outsider and is determined to prove their worth through grit and hard work in a world tha
Ages 12–18
Pink is Just a Color and so is Blue
Niki Bhatia
For the child who feels pressured to fit into traditional roles, this book celebrates the freedom to choose what you lov
Ages 3–7
The Story of Sojourner Truth
Anita Crawford Clark
Isabella Bomefree escaped slavery with her infant daughter and fought a historic legal battle to recover her son before
Ages 4–8
The Sooner You Know, The Better
Livi Redden
For the middle grader or teen feeling overwhelmed by social pressures or big emotions, this interactive guide offers a r
Ages 10–16
The Breadwinner #3
Mud City
Deborah Ellis
Fourteen-year-old Shauzia flees a forced marriage in Afghanistan to live on the streets of a Pakistani refugee camp with
Ages 10–14
Life Doesn't Frighten Me
Maya Angelou
For the child needing an extra boost of courage when facing nighttime shadows, schoolyard bullies, or the unknown.
Ages 4–8
Third Grade Mermaid #2
Third Grade Mermaid and the Narwhals
Peter Raymundo
Determined to prove a classmate wrong, Cora the mermaid leads her friends on a deep-sea quest to find a real narwhal and
Ages 7–10
Real Siblings
Seamus Kirst
For the child being asked questions about their family, this gentle story helps kids define family by love and connectio
Ages 4–8
Living with Viola
Rosena Fung
For the child who feels like their worries are a constant companion, especially when trying to fit in at a new school or
Ages 8–12
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating
Adiba Jaigirdar
Hani and Ishu are two girls from different backgrounds who decide to start a fake relationship to solve their own person
Ages 12–18
Tell Me the Number before Infinity
Becky Taylor, Dena Taylor
For the child who feels limited by a physical diagnosis, this memoir shows how determination and a love for math can lea
Ages 10–18
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
Dennis is a star soccer player with a secret love for fashion, but wearing a dress to school puts his spot in the champi
Ages 8–12
