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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+
The Sara Summer
Mary Downing Hahn
Sixth grade is tough when you're the tallest girl in class, but Emily finds a powerful ally in Sara, a new friend who re
Ages 8–12
Wings of Fire #3
The Hidden Kingdom
Tui T. Sutherland
For the child who feels overlooked or underestimated. Join Glory on a journey to find where she belongs and discover tha
Ages 8–12
Athletes Who Made a Difference
Athletes Against War
Elliott Smith
For the child curious about how their sports heroes make a difference. This book explores how athletes use their fame to
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
726 books
Matt Christopher Sports
Run, Billy, Run
Matt Christopher
For the child who feels overshadowed by a sibling's reputation or struggles to find their own place, Billy's journey on
Ages 8–12
Do Like a Duck Does!
Judy Hindley
For the child learning to trust their instincts, this playful story shows how being yourself is the best way to spot som
Ages 2–5
Feminist Baby #1
Feminist Baby
Loryn Brantz
This baby is making some noise and doing her own thing, celebrating the freedom to be loud, proud, and completely origin
Ages 0–3
The Dog Who Meowed: A Tail of Two Sounds
Maryam Zahoor
For the child who feels like they do not quite fit in with their peers. This gentle story celebrates individuality and t
Ages 5–9
History Makers
Thurgood Marshall
Lakita Wilson
For the child curious about how laws are made and changed, this graphic biography shows how one man's lifelong dedicatio
Ages 6–9
Dragon Run #1
Dragon Run
Patrick Matthews
For the child who feels defined by their grades or labels, this high-stakes adventure proves that being different is act
Ages 8–13
Ogre Stories
The Ogre and the Frog King
Grégoire Solotareff
A clever frog uses his wits to trick a hungry ogre into believing he is the most powerful creature in the woods to save
Ages 4–8
With Friends Like These, who Needs Enemies?
Angela Shelf Medearis
For the middle schooler navigating the sting of a 'frenemy' or the pressure to change who they are just to fit in with t
Ages 8–12
Drive
Cynthia L. Copeland
One legendary woman races in the Indy 500 while a modern twelve-year-old girl restores a Jaguar to prove she belongs in
Ages 8–12
Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and needs to see how persistence and using your voice can change the w
Ages 6–10
Who Was?
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
Gare Thompson
Eleanor Roosevelt redefined her role by speaking out on the radio and in print. She transformed from a First Lady into a
Ages 8–11
The Manny Files #2
Hit the Road, Manny
Christian Burch
A glamorous manny and his family hit the road in an RV for a trip filled with Las Vegas lights, Elton John songs, and le
Ages 8–12
Brave Like My Brother
Marc Tyler Nobleman
For the child finding their courage while a loved one is far away. Charlie gains the strength to face a local bully thro
Ages 8–12
The Goddess of Second Chances #1
Becoming Oneself
Kennedy Sangiovese
For the teenager who feels like they see the world differently and is searching for a place where they can truly be them
Ages 13–18
Girl Wonder: A Baseball Story in Nine Innings
Deborah Hopkinson
Alta Weiss loves baseball more than anything and sets out to prove to the world of the early 1900s that a girl belongs o
Ages 4–9
The Baby-Sitters Club #99
Stacey's Broken Heart
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the painful confusion of a first breakup or a long-distance relationship that is drifting apart
Ages 8–12
Top Heavy
Rhonda Dechambeau
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of unwanted attention, body image struggles, and the journey toward healing
Ages 14–18
Penalty Shot
Matt Christopher
Jeff returns to the ice only to find himself framed for a crime he didn't commit. He must hunt for the real saboteur whi
Ages 8–12
Play Like a Girl
Misty Wilson
For the child who feels like they don't fit into traditional gender roles or is struggling to maintain old friendships w
Ages 8–12
Sellout
Ebony Joy Wilkins
For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their heritage and finding where they belong ac
Ages 12–17
Little Nell
The Bumpy Little Pumpkin
Margery Cuyler
Little Nell ignores her sisters' teasing and chooses the lumpy, bumpy pumpkin to create a jack-o-lantern that is uniquel
Ages 3–7
