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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,126 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1043 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Dolores Huerta Get to Know the Voice of Migrant Workers
Robert Liu-Trujillo
For the child curious about how one person can make a big difference, this biography follows the brave woman who fought
Ages 7–10
Come With The Fire
Julianne Mundle
For the teen feeling the pressure of high expectations while struggling to find where they truly belong between two cult
Ages 13–18
Glory Be
Augusta Scattergood
Twelve-year-old Glory watches her Mississippi town fracture during the Freedom Summer of 1964 when leaders close the pub
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
726 books
Johnny the Walrus
Matt Walsh
Johnny loves to spend his days pretending to be a dinosaur or a puppy, but he soon faces pressure to choose between his
Ages 4–10
Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues
Andrea Williams
For the child who loves sports but wants to understand the deeper story of fairness, leadership, and the people who chan
Ages 10–14
Sails Literacy
The Rock Boss
Jill Eggleton
For the early reader learning to navigate social boundaries and playground dynamics. Help your child understand what it
Ages 4–6
Hook's Revenge #1
Hook's Revenge
Heidi Schulz
The daughter of the infamous Captain Hook sets sail on a swashbuckling quest to find the crocodile and avenge her father
Ages 8–12
The Super Squad Battle Against Germs
Nicole M. Gray
For the child who needs a boost of confidence in their health habits, this story transforms daily hygiene into a heroic
Ages 3–7
Pride
Ibi Zoboi
Zuri Benitez fights to protect her Bushwick home from gentrification while clashing with the arrogant boy across the str
Ages 13–18
The Truth About Mrs. Claus
Meena Harris
For the child who feels pressured to follow in their family's footsteps but has a different passion of their own.
Ages 4–8
Martha Speaks #6
Perfectly Martha
Susan Meddaugh
When the Perfect Pup Institute begins turning local dogs into obedient robots, Martha decides it is time to take a stand
Ages 4–8
Chicken Squad #1
Poultrygeist
Eric Geron
For the child who thrives on silliness and needs a gentle, punny way to explore the idea of 'the other side' without the
Ages 4–8
Game of Freedom: Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira
Duncan Tonatiuh
Mestre Bimba transformed capoeira from an outlawed practice into a world-renowned art form of resistance and cultural pr
Ages 6–10
The Doggy Divas #3
Lights, Camera, Kim!
Lauren Brown
For the child dreaming of the big screen who needs to navigate the gap between public fame and personal friendships.
Ages 8–12
Dreamer
Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson-Elysée
Akim Aliu shares his journey from a Ukrainian-Nigerian childhood to the professional ice, where he fought systemic racis
Ages 8–14
Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!
M. E. Kerr
A teenage boy’s life takes a sudden turn when he meets an overweight girl who responds to his advertisement for a new ho
Ages 12–17
Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali
Marc Bernardin
This striking graphic biography follows the meteoric rise of Muhammad Ali, from his Olympic gold to his courageous stand
Ages 12–18
My Story #1
Princess Sophia Duleep Singh
Sufiya Ahmed
Princess Sophia Duleep Singh trades her royal life for the front lines of the suffragette movement in this high-stakes t
Ages 9–13
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
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
