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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+
Alpha Oops! #1
Alpha Oops! The Day Z Went First
Alethea Kontis
The alphabet line-up descends into hilarious chaos when Z decides he is tired of always being last and demands a turn at
Ages 4–8
Disguised: A Wartime Memoir
Rita la Fontaine de Clercq Zubli
For the young reader seeking to understand how one person can find the strength to resist injustice and survive the unth
Ages 12–18
Maya Adventure #1
The Well of Sacrifice
Chris Eboch
In ancient Guatemala, a brave Mayan girl risks everything to expose a corrupt High Priest who uses human sacrifice to el
Ages 9–13
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The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person
Frederick Joseph
Frederick Joseph shares personal stories and expert interviews to offer a candid, essential guide on recognizing bias an
Ages 12–18
Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing
Tonya Bolden
Words have the power to shift the course of a nation, as seen through fifteen pivotal addresses ranging from the America
Ages 8–12
The Assignment
Liza Wiemer
High school seniors spark a community-wide firestorm when they refuse a class assignment to debate the logistics of the
Ages 12–18
You Can't Say That!: Writers for Young People Talk About Censorship, Free Expression, and the Stories They Have to Tell
Leonard Marcus, Editor
Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian speculative fiction novel by the English writer George Orwe
Ages 12–18
Betty Before X
Ilyasah Shabazz, Renée Watson
For the child searching for their place in the world, this story explores finding one's voice, standing up for justice,
Ages 8–12
Nasreddine
Odile Weulersse
For the child who feels self-conscious about what others think. This gentle folktale shows that people will always find
Ages 4–8
Lion's Lunch?
Fiona Tierney
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to face big, scary problems with calm words and clever thinking.
Ages 3–7
Angry Management
Chris Crutcher
For the teenager grappling with deep-seated resentment or past trauma, these stories offer a raw, honest look at finding
Ages 14–18
Together We March: 25 Protest Movements That Marched into History
Leah Henderson
From local protests to massive social shifts, see how the 1960s counterculture and Vietnam War demonstrations moved a na
Ages 8–12
Daisy and the Doll
Angela Shelf Medearis, Michael Medearis
After receiving a black doll from her teacher, eight-year-old Daisy finds the inner strength to celebrate her heritage i
Ages 6–9
A Voice for Kanzas
Debra McArthur
For the child finding the courage to speak out against unfairness, even when they are the new kid in a divided community
Ages 8–12
All of Me
Chris Baron
For the child navigating the complex waters of self-image, body changes, and finding their voice during a summer of tran
Ages 10–14
Being Jazz
Jazz Jennings
Jazz Jennings shares her real-life journey of growing up transgender and finding the courage to live as her true self fr
Ages 12–18
The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali
Tonya Bolden
For the child who needs to see that true strength is found in standing up for your beliefs, even when the world tells yo
Ages 6–10
Streetcar to Justice
Amy Hill Hearth
For the child who feels the sting of unfairness and wants to know how one person can spark a movement by standing up for
Ages 10–14
Joy, to the World
Kai Shappley, Lisa Bunker
For the child who needs to see that their true self is worth celebrating, even when the world feels like it's trying to
Ages 8–12
Not Your All-American Girl
Madelyn Rosenberg and Wendy Wan-Long Shang
For the child who has felt overlooked despite their hard work, this 1980s-set story validates the sting of unfairness an
Ages 8–12
The Sissy Duckling
Harvey Fierstein
Elmer the duck faces teasing for being different, but his bravery during a harsh winter and a daring rescue of his Papa
Ages 4–8
Me and Banksy
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
Dominica turns to the power of street art to take a stand against invasive security cameras and cyberbullying at her sch
Ages 10–14
Smash the Patriarchy
Marta Breen
Lively cartoons satirize male chauvinism through the ages and celebrate the bold women who fought for equality.
Ages 14–18
The Passing Playbook
Isaac Fitzsimons
Spencer loves his new soccer team, but his joy is threatened when a required birth certificate reveals he is trans. Winn
Ages 12–18
