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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Here to Stay
Sara Farizan
After a cruel photo-shopped image goes viral, basketball star Bijan Majidi must face his school and the painful reality
Ages 14–18
Dabung Girl
Beating the Odds: Purple Flame and Dabung Girl
Nitya Rathi, Saurabh Agarwal
For the child who wants to stand up for what is right, this superhero adventure explores how courage and social intellig
Ages 8–12
Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More
Jaclyn Jaycox
For the young athlete who notices things aren't always fair on the field, this guide explores the history of sports star
Ages 8–11
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694 books
Margie Kelly Breaks the Dress Code
Bridget Farr
For the child noticing unfair rules or navigating the tricky social dynamics of middle school, this story empowers young
Ages 8–12
Sarah and After: Five Women of the Old Testament
Lynne Reid Banks
Four generations of women take center stage in these interconnected stories about the matriarchs who helped build the He
Ages 12–18
The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place
E. L. Konigsburg
Exiled to summer camp, Margaret Rose Kane finds refuge with her uncles and joins a fierce battle to save their towers ma
Ages 10–14
Fairytales Gone Wrong #4
Snow White and the Magic Mirror
Tony Bradman
Snow White discovers that being the fairest in the land doesn't mean doing everything for everyone else—sometimes you ha
Ages 6–9
Melissa and Friends #3
Green
Alex Gino
A non-binary middle-schooler finds their voice and a sense of belonging while campaigning for inclusive casting in the s
Ages 8–12
Reality Check
Jen Calonita
Becoming the stars of a new reality show sounds like a dream for four best friends, until the cameras start choosing sid
Ages 12–17
Pirate Girl
Cornelia Funke
For the child who needs a boost of bravery or a reminder that they are never truly alone when facing a challenge. Molly'
Ages 4–8
The Pushcart War
Jean Merrill
New York City becomes a battlefield when humble pushcart peddlers decide they have finally had enough of the giant truck
Ages 8–12
Bitter End
Jennifer Brown
Alex is falling for the new boy at school, but her closest friends grow increasingly worried as they spot troubling sign
Ages 14–18
Cattail Moon
Jean Thesman
Julia escapes to the mountains to pursue her music, where a mysterious ghost appearing in the mist helps her decide whic
Ages 12–16
The Scarlet Veil #1
The Scarlet Veil
Shelby Mahurin
For the teen seeking to find their own voice and strength while navigating intense, high-stakes relationships and uncove
Ages 14–18
Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab
Priya Huq
After surviving a hate crime, thirteen-year-old Nisrin chooses to wear a hijab, sparking a journey of healing and a deep
Ages 12–16
Goddesses of the Underworld #2
Styx: The River
Nikita Gill
Forgotten among her many siblings, the firstborn Titan Styx trains in secret magic and navigates a world of divine paran
Ages 14–18
The Dancing Camel
Betsy Byars
For the child who loves to create for the pure joy of it. This whimsical story follows a camel who dances for herself bu
Ages 6–9
Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote
Dinah Johnson
For the child learning to speak up for what is right, even when others try to push them aside. Discover how Ida B. Wells
Ages 4–8
Gabe and Izzy Standing Up for America's Bullied
Gabrielle Ford, Sarah L. Thomson
Gabrielle shares her journey from being bullied for a physical disability to finding strength and a public platform alon
Ages 8–14
Chasing Pacquiao
Rod Pulido
After being outed at his violent high school, Bobby takes up boxing to protect himself, only to see his hero Manny Pacqu
Ages 14–18
Wolf Hollow #1
Wolf Hollow
Lauren Wolk
In 1943 Pennsylvania, young Annabelle observes the quiet life of a troubled veteran living in a smokehouse and the gentl
Ages 10–14
The Homeschool Liberation League
Lucy Frank
For the student who feels stifled by the rigid rules of school and wonders if there is a different way to learn and grow
Ages 10–14
Ida, in Love and in Trouble
Veronica Chambers
For the teen navigating a life-altering choice or seeking her own voice when society tries to silence it, this novel exp
Ages 14–18
First Grade King
Karen Lynn Williams
Joey King navigates the big milestones of his first year at school, from the triumph of reading his first words to stand
Ages 6–8
