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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+
Like No Other
Una LaMarche
A chance encounter in a stalled elevator sparks a forbidden connection between a strict Hasidic girl and a boy from a di
Ages 14–18
Captured History
Little Rock Girl 1957
Shelley Tougas
For the young reader grappling with systemic unfairness, this powerful photographic history follows nine students who sh
Ages 9–14
Events That Changed Your World
American Women Gain the Right to Vote
Marcia Amidon Lusted
For the child curious about how change happens, this book uses real photographs to show the grit and teamwork it took fo
Ages 9–12
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694 books
Burn Baby Burn
Meg Medina
Nora navigates a sweltering 1977 New York summer defined by disco nights, a citywide blackout, and the looming shadow of
Ages 14–18
The Factory #3
Undisclosed
Aya de León
For the teen exploring the weight of high expectations and the courage it takes to advocate for social justice while sta
Ages 14–18
Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time
Carole Boston Weatherford
The booming voice of athlete, actor, and activist Paul Robeson rings out in this poetic biography of a man who used his
Ages 7–12
Surviving High School #1
Surviving High School
M. Doty
Between competitive swimming and high grades, Emily is barely staying afloat. High school feels like shark-infested wate
Ages 12–16
Silence Is Goldfish
Annabel Pitcher
For the teenager grappling with a life-altering family secret, this moving story explores the power of silence and the c
Ages 12–18
Who Was?
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Kirsten Anderson
For the child who wants to change the world but isn't sure where to start. This biography shows how passion and hard wor
Ages 8–12
Free Radicals
Lila Riesen
For the teenager navigating the pressure of cultural expectations and family secrets while trying to find their own voic
Ages 14–18
The Waffler
Gail Donovan
Monty can never choose a side, but a challenging school project forces him to finally decide between following the rules
Ages 8–12
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
E. Lockhart
Frankie uses her sharp wit to infiltrate an all-male secret society at her private boarding school, proving she is far m
Ages 12–18
Big Words #16
Coretta's Song
Doreen Rappaport
For children learning how to find their own voice when facing unfairness, this lyrical biography shows how Coretta Scott
Ages 4–8
Piggy and Dad #4
Go Fishing
David Martin
Piggy's first fishing trip takes a surprising turn when he realizes he cares too much for the worms and fish to go throu
Ages 4–7
The Greatest: Muhammad Ali
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader who wants to understand how a sports hero becomes a cultural icon through grit, conviction, and sta
Ages 10–14
Guardians of the Tall Stones #1
The Tall Stones
Moyra Caldecott
For the young adult who feels a deeper connection to nature or struggles to find their voice against unfair authority fi
Ages 12–18
The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
Russell Freedman
For the child who is beginning to ask why the world isn't always fair and wants to see how a single voice can stand up a
Ages 9–14
You Must Not Miss
Katrina Leno
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of social isolation, family breakdown, and the intense desire to push back
Ages 14–18
The ABCs of AOC
Jamia Wilson
Vibrant art and A-to-Z concepts define the activism and life of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, from grassroots organizing in
Ages 5–9
For the Win
Cory Doctorow
Virtual gold farmers in electronic sweatshops unite to crash a global gaming economy and fight back against the bosses e
Ages 13–18
The Eighteenth Emergency
Betsy Byars
Twelve-year-old Mouse has spent his life preparing for imaginary disasters, but now he must face a very real threat from
Ages 8–12
Beautiful Music for Ugly Children
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
Gabe is ready to let his B-side play as he hosts a community radio show and finally embraces his true identity, even if
Ages 14–18
First Names #6
Nelson Mandela
Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
A boy from a traditional Thembu home grows up to challenge a system of segregation, surviving prison to become the first
Ages 8–12
Simon B. Rhymin' #1
Simon B. Rhymin'
Dwayne Reed
For the quiet child who has big ideas but is afraid to speak up. Simon finds his courage through rhythm and rhyme to hel
Ages 8–12
