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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+
Hurry Freedom: African Americans in Gold Rush California
Jerry Stanley
For the child curious about hidden figures in history, this book explores the grit and determination of African American
Ages 10–14
I Want a Dog
Jon Agee
For the child who knows exactly what they want and won't be swayed by silly alternatives. A humorous take on staying fir
Ages 4–8
When the Stammer Came to Stay
Maggie O'Farrell
For the child who suddenly finds words getting stuck in their throat. A tender story that personifies a new stammer to h
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
694 books
Ellie Engle #1
Ellie Engle Saves the World Herself!
Leah Johnson
For the child who prefers the sidelines but is finding their own voice, this story celebrates the quiet strength and bra
Ages 8–12
Miss Quinces
Kat Fajardo
Sue dreams of summer camp but ends up at her family's traditional quinceañera celebration in this graphic novel about cu
Ages 8–12
Vinyl Moon
Mahogany L. Browne
For the teenager seeking a fresh start after a painful home life, finding healing through the rhythm of a new neighborho
Ages 14–18
Dragons #1
Dragons: Father and Son
Alexandre Lacroix
For the child who feels pressured to be someone they aren't. A gentle dragon finds a way to honor his kind nature while
Ages 4–8
Transgender Lives
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
For teens exploring their own identity or seeking to understand the experiences of others, this nonfiction guide provide
Ages 12–18
Voices From the March on Washington
J. Patrick Lewis, George Ella Lyon
Experience the struggle for civil rights through the eyes of John Lewis in this striking graphic novel memoir about the
Ages 12–18
Musical Narratives
The Farewell Symphony
Anna Harwell Celenza
Joseph Haydn uses the power of music to stage a clever protest, leading his orchestra in a symphony that sends a message
Ages 6–10
The Art Lesson
Tomie dePaola
Tommy loves drawing his own way at home, but school art class has strict rules and only one piece of paper. He must find
Ages 4–8
Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp
Mercer Mayer
Liza Lou uses her sharp wit and steady courage to outrun and outsmart the creepy monsters lurking in the Yeller Belly Sw
Ages 4–9
Backwater
Joan Bauer
Ivy trades her father’s legal ambitions for a hike into the Adirondack wilds to find a reclusive aunt and uncover her ow
Ages 12–17
Boycott Blues
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child learning how small steps can lead to big changes. This rhythmic story helps kids process unfairness throug
Ages 5–9
A Group of One
Rachna Gilmore
For the teen navigating the tug-of-war between their family's heritage and their own modern identity while facing subtle
Ages 12–16
Leeva at Last
Sara Pennypacker
For the child who feels isolated or different, this story celebrates the power of books to open doors and the beauty of
Ages 8–12
Ordinary People Change the World
I Am John Lewis
Brad Meltzer
Young John Lewis learns that peaceful protest and getting into good trouble can change the world in this illustrated bio
Ages 5–9
Period Power
Nadya Okamoto
For the young adult navigating the physical and social realities of menstruation while looking for ways to make a positi
Ages 12–18
Not So Small
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child who feels overlooked or too small to make a difference. This story celebrates the power of tiny actions an
Ages 3–7
Dig Dig Digging and Friends #4
Roar!
Margaret Mayo
For the child who needs a boost of courage to find their own roar, this South Asian-inspired story helps little ones emb
Ages 4–8
No Condition is Permanent
Cristina Kessler
For the teen navigating the tension between honoring a deep friendship and confronting cultural traditions that challeng
Ages 12–17
Jennifer Donnelly Retellings #3
Beastly Beauty
Jennifer Donnelly
For the teenager grappling with their own perceived flaws or a sense of 'otherness,' this reimagining finds power in the
Ages 12–18
Ordinary People Change the World
I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brad Meltzer
Witness how a commitment to nonviolence helped lead a movement as this biography follows the life and peaceful bravery o
Ages 5–9
The View From Saturday
E.L. Konigsburg
Four distinct students find their lives intersecting through an Academic Bowl team, discovering how small acts of kindne
Ages 9–13
