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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+
Yoko & Friends School Days #6
Yoko Writes Her Name
Rosemary Wells
Excitement for the first day of school turns to hurt when classmates tease Yoko about her Japanese calligraphy, but she
Ages 4–8
Raybearer #1
Raybearer
Jordan Ifueko
Tarisai desperately wants to join the Crown Prince’s Council, but she is haunted by a magical wish from her mother: gain
Ages 12–18
The Little Truck
John David
For the teenager starting to question the world around them and looking for the courage to stand up for their rights and
Ages 13–18
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Five Things About Ava Andrews
Margaret Dilloway
For the child who feels held back by what-ifs and physical limitations, this story shows how creative expression can tur
Ages 8–12
Mental Toughness for Girl Athletes
Maximus Stone
For the girl athlete facing competition nerves, this guide builds the grit and focus needed to handle pressure on and of
Ages 10–17
A Crow of His Own
Megan Dowd Lambert
For the child feeling the weight of a predecessor's big shoes, this story offers a reassuring path to finding their own
Ages 4–8
Soren's Seventh Song
Dave Eggers
For the child who dances to their own beat and feels constrained by the status quo. A witty celebration of artistic expe
Ages 4–8
Ol' Mama Squirrel
David Ezra Stein
Ol Mama Squirrel has protected her babies from everything, but now a hungry grizzly bear is threatening her family tree
Ages 3–7
Bimwili & the Zimwi
Verna Aardema
A young Swahili girl must use her wits to escape after she is snatched by a Zimwi and forced to become the voice inside
Ages 4–8
The Summer I Ate the Rich
Maika Moulite, Maritza Moulite
For the teen navigating the vast gap between the ultra-wealthy and everyone else while finding their voice against syste
Ages 14–18
Pinduli
Janell Cannon
A young striped hyena turns unkind words into a clever plan that ensures her clan's survival and brings peace to the Afr
Ages 4–9
Brown Girl Ghosted
Mintie Das
Sixteen-year-old Violet must survive high school mean girls and a murder investigation while an immortal ghost pushes he
Ages 12–18
Interstellar Pig #2
Parasite Pig
William Sleator
Barney saved the world from aliens, but now he's stuck with a parasite partner and a seven-foot wasp woman while his par
Ages 10–14
One Grain of Rice
Demi
A clever village girl uses the power of doubling numbers to outwit a selfish raja and turn a single grain of rice into a
Ages 6–10
Arthur Adventures #22
Arthur Writes a Story
Marc Brown
Arthur is excited to write his homework assignment, but every time he talks to a friend, he changes his story until it d
Ages 4–8
Jurassic Girl
Michele C. Hollow
For the child who feels their voice isn't heard or their interests aren't 'typical.' This inspiring biography shows how
Ages 8–12
Planet Omar #1
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Zanib Mian
Omar faces a new school and a big bully with the help of his huge imagination, a goofy family, and a brand new best frie
Ages 8–12
Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network That Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement
Rick Bowers
Mississippi state agents used a secret network to spy on neighbors and teachers in a high-stakes propaganda war to stop
Ages 12–18
Princess Smartypants
Princess Smartypants
Babette Cole
Princess Smartypants has no interest in getting married, so she sets impossible tasks for her royal suitors to ensure sh
Ages 4–8
Cassandra's Driftwood
Budge Wilson
For the child who is finding their own voice and learning to stand their ground when something small but special feels w
Ages 7–10
One for All
Lillie Lainoff
Tania deals with severe vertigo, yet she is determined to find her father's killer. At a secret fencing academy, she tra
Ages 12–18
The Brand New Kid
Katie Couric
For the child who feels like an outsider or the one who needs a gentle push to welcome a new classmate who looks or spea
Ages 4–8
Push Girl
Chelsie Hill, Jessica Love
For the teen navigating a life-altering medical diagnosis or injury who needs to see that a different future can still b
Ages 13–18
My Feelings Are Hurt
My Feelings Are Hurt (English-Zulu)
Richard Carlson
Teasing from classmates leaves Johnny feeling hurt, leading him to realize that his heart is more sensitive than others
Ages 4–8
