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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+
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Ibtihaj Muhammad, S. K. Ali
Faizah admires her sister’s beautiful blue hijab on the first day of school and learns to stand tall when faced with unk
Ages 4–8
Juno Doesn't Like Bullying
Barbara Kiskis, Deborah Young
Juno from Facebook shares her best advice on how to stand up for yourself and handle bullies with confidence.
Ages 3–7
Willa and the Wind
Janice M. Del Negro
For the child learning to find their voice and stand their ground when things feel unfair or something has been taken fr
Ages 4–8
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Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress
Alicia D. Williams
For the child finding their voice and learning to stand tall. This vibrant biography of Shirley Chisholm celebrates the
Ages 4–8
Beautiful Warrior: The Legend of the Nun's Kung Fu
Emily Arnold McCully
To escape an unwanted marriage to a bandit, Mingyi trains with a Buddhist nun to master kung fu and defend her own futur
Ages 5–10
First Graders from Mars #2
The Problem with Pelly
Shana Corey
For the child who struggles with being too agreeable or let others make all the decisions, this story explores finding y
Ages 4–8
Sparrows in the Wind
Gail Carson Levine
For the child who feels like their voice isn't being heard or struggles to stand up for what they know is right in the f
Ages 8–12
Love & Resistance
Kara H.L. Chen
Seventeen-year-old Olivia Chang joins a secret student society to take down a racist bully and dismantle her school's to
Ages 12–18
The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn
Sally J. Pla
Maudie hopes a summer at her dad's cabin is the fresh start she needs to be herself, but a sudden wildfire forces her to
Ages 8–12
Rum Pum Pum
Maggie Duff
A brave blackbird seeks justice against a king who stole his wife. With a rhythmic beat, he rallies a group of allies to
Ages 4–8
Assertiveness for Teens
Maria van Noord
Standing up for yourself starts with finding your voice. Learn how to stop being a pushover, say no without guilt, and p
Ages 12–17
Mud Boy
Sarah Siggs
Cruel words feel as heavy and suffocating as thick mud until Sam finds the courage to speak up and let his parents help
Ages 5–11
Not Quite a Ghost
Anne Ursu
Life is overwhelming for Violet as she balances complex family ties and a mysterious illness, only for a ghost to sudden
Ages 8–12
The Queen Bee and Me
Gillian McDunn
Middle school social circles are hard to navigate when Meg is caught between her oldest friend and the person she truly
Ages 8–12
Just Kidding
Trudy Ludwig
For the child who feels hurt by 'just kidding' comments and needs help navigating the difference between friendly teasin
Ages 6–10
The Children's Sensory Series #8
Lucy and the School Helper
Kim Harvey-Keddy
Lucy feels overwhelmed by the noise and bright lights of school until she meets Honey, a therapy dog who helps her find
Ages 4–9
Little Horrors #1
Flax the Feral Fairy
Tiffany Mandrake
Tired of being sweet at Miss Kisses Academy, Flax and her flying dog-fae friend hatch a mischievous plan to earn a Badge
Ages 6–9
Enchanted Forest Chronicles #1
Dealing with Dragons
Patricia C. Wrede
Princess Cimorene abandons her dull, proper life to work for a dragon, choosing a path of magic and danger over a boring
Ages 8–12
Pretty Funny for a Girl
Rebecca Elliott
For the teenager finding her voice while navigating body image, this hilarious story follows a plus-sized girl chasing h
Ages 12–17
Spin
Rebecca Caprara
An ancient Greek weaver transforms from a peasant girl into a defiant artist who dares to challenge the goddess Athena i
Ages 10–14
Chlorine Sky
Mahogany L. Browne
For the girl who feels like a shadow in her own life, this verse novel explores the messy, painful process of outgrowing
Ages 12–17
No! Said Custard the Squirrel
Sergio Ruzzier
Custard the squirrel stands his ground against what everyone else wants him to be in this silly, rebellious ode to being
Ages 3–7
Three Cool Kids
Rebecca Emberley
Three goats use their wits to cross a busy city street guarded by a grumpy, oversized rat in this vibrant, collage-illus
Ages 3–8
Free as a Bird: The Story of Malala
Lina Maslo
For the child noticing inequality or wanting to help others, this beautifully illustrated biography introduces the coura
Ages 4–8
