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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+
We're in This Together
Linda Sarsour
Trace the journey of a girl from Brooklyn who grew up to be a powerful activist and organizer in this true story of comm
Ages 10–14
The Mayor of Central Park
Avi
A baseball-loving squirrel must rally his animal friends to protect Central Park when a ruthless gang of rats tries to t
Ages 8–12
Cub
Cynthia L. Copeland
Seventh-grader Cindy navigates the highs and lows of 1970s middle school while chasing her big dreams of becoming a real
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
694 books
The Ballot Box Battle
Emily Arnold McCully
Young Cordelia watches her neighbor Elizabeth Cady Stanton fight for the right to vote and learns what it means to be tr
Ages 5–9
Bully 4 U
Cyberbullying, Bullying, Harassment
P. J. Gray
For the child navigating the complex world of social media and online friendships. This guide helps kids identify and ha
Ages 9–14
True True
Don P. Hooper
For the teenager navigating the weight of unfair accusations and the complexities of finding where they belong in a worl
Ages 14–18
Fatty Legs: A True Story
Christy Jordan-Fenton, Margaret Pokiak-Fenton
Determined to learn to read, eight-year-old Olemaun leaves her Arctic village for a residential school where she must pr
Ages 9–12
March On Children!
Katina L Rankin
For the child learning about fairness and the power of their own voice. This book honors the brave children who marched
Ages 6–10
Oi Frog and Friends #2
Dog on a Frog?
Kes Gray, Claire Gray
Frog is tired of sitting on logs and doesn't want to be a seat for anyone else, so he decides to change all the rhyming
Ages 3–7
What Lane?
Torrey Maldonado
Stephen is a biracial sixth-grader in NYC findng his voice and deciding when to speak up as he notices the different way
Ages 10–14
Activism in Action
We Want to Go to School! The Fight for Disability Rights
Janine Leffler, Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Seven children and their families took a stand in court in 1971, proving that every student deserves a seat in the class
Ages 4–8
Jessica #2
Bullies Never Win
Margery Cuyler
First-grader Jessica is tired of being worried about Brenda's teasing and decides it's finally time to try a different a
Ages 5–8
Anahita's Woven Riddle
Meghan Nuttall Sayres
Anahita defies tradition in twentieth-century Iran by challenging her suitors to solve a complex riddle she has woven in
Ages 11–15
The Complete Girl's Guide to Confidence
Abby Swift
For the girl navigating the social and personal changes of growing up. This guide provides practical tools for building
Ages 8–12
Tom Paine: Freedom's Apostle
Leo Gurko
Follow the turbulent life of the man whose powerful pamphlets fueled the American Revolution before he faced imprisonmen
Ages 10–14
The Unidentified #1
The Unidentified
Rae Mariz
Inside a high-tech school located in a shopping mall, Kid Dade begins to suspect that her every move is being tracked fo
Ages 12–17
Strong
Rob Kearney, Eric Rosswood
For the child who needs to know that being strong and being yourself go hand in hand. A colorful look at how a champion
Ages 4–8
Paige Not Found
Jen Wilde
Digital life and physical autonomy collide in this exploration of constant surveillance and what it means to truly belon
Ages 12–18
Catherine, Called Birdy
Karen Cushman
Thirteen-year-old Birdy records her daily rebellions against medieval expectations and her father's many attempts to mar
Ages 10–14
Garden Heights #1
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Starr Carter is the only witness to a fatal police shooting of her best friend, leaving her to decide if speaking up is
Ages 14–18
Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences
Brigit Young
For the middle schooler starting to notice unfair rules, this story follows a student standing up against restrictive dr
Ages 10–14
Feeder #2
Breeder
Eliza Green
Anya wakes up with no memory in a locked room where her roommate claims she is a prisoner intended for breeding, forcing
Ages 14–18
Coney Tales #2
Showdown at Lonesome Pellet
Paul Rátz de Tagyos
A quiet traveler wearing a radish for a hat might be the only one brave enough to stand up to the rowdy Pointy Brothers
Ages 4–8
Tales of Great Goddesses #2
Gaia: Goddess of Earth
Imogen Greenberg
Witness the birth of the world as the goddess Gaia protects her creations from power-hungry gods and searches for a way
Ages 8–12
