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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+
Hamster Princess #1
Harriet the Invincible
Ursula Vernon
For the child who feels restricted by expectations and wants to rewrite their own rules. This subverted fairy tale celeb
Ages 8–12
Pocket Change Collective
This Is What I Know about Art
Kimberly Drew
For the teen who sees art as more than just a hobby. Learn how creative expression can be a powerful tool for activism a
Ages 12–18
Justice Is...: A Guide for Young Truth Seekers
Preet Bharara
Learn how heroes like Malala Yousafzai and John Lewis fought for what is right by asking hard questions and using their
Ages 4–8
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694 books
A Summer of Kings
Han Nolan
In 1963, fourteen-year-old Esther’s world changes when a young man fleeing racial violence in Alabama brings the fight f
Ages 12–17
Those Kids from Fawn Creek
Erin Entrada Kelly
For the child who feels stuck in a small-town bubble or a rigid social hierarchy, this story offers a window into self-d
Ages 8–12
The Wimpy
Çağdaş M. Sakallı
Wimpy is a young wolf who refuses to hunt, believing it isn't right. He must find a way to live on his own terms while s
Ages 4–8
Path to the Stars
Sylvia Acevedo
For the girl who dreams of the stars but feels held back by expectations. Sylvia's journey from Girl Scout to NASA engin
Ages 10–14
Stand Straight, Ella Kate: The True Story of a Real Giant
Kate Klise
Eight-foot-tall Ella Kate Ewing transforms from a teased schoolgirl into a world-traveling success in this inspiring tru
Ages 6–9
Red: A Crayon's Story
Michael Hall
For the child who feels pressured to be someone they aren't. A misunderstood crayon discovers that his true talent is hi
Ages 4–8
Rescue Squad No. 9
Mike Austin
For the child curious about history and justice, this account explores the courage of a national hero who stood up for h
Ages 8–12
The Mediator #2
Ninth Key
Meg Cabot
A teenage girl balances high school life with her secret role as a mediator helping restless ghosts resolve their unfini
Ages 12–17
Hiromi's Hands
Lynne Barasch
Hiromi defies tradition to master the art of sushi making alongside her father in their family's busy New York City rest
Ages 5–9
Mixed Signals
Sara Amini
Sara struggles to prove she deserves independence while stuck between her own after-school dreams and the constant press
Ages 8–12
Sparrow Girl
Sara Pennypacker
When a village declares war on birds, young Ming-li secretly rescues the fallen sparrows, unknowingly protecting the bal
Ages 4–9
Bullying of Sikh American Children
Karanveer Singh Pannu
For the student facing discrimination or the educator seeking to understand the Sikh American experience through a brave
Ages 12–18
Juni B
Bob DiCello
Juni B is a honey bee who dares to question the hive. Join her as she meets wise mentors and learns the power of positiv
Ages 6–11
The Mediator #3
Reunion
Meg Cabot
For the teen navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their unique abilities and moral compass.
Ages 12–17
Encounter
Jane Yolen
For the child questioning why things are changing or feeling a sense of unease about new people who don't seem to listen
Ages 7–12
No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Kathleen Krull
Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent years proving she was just as smart and capable as her male colleagues on her long journey to
Ages 4–9
Invisible Isabel
Sally J. Pla
Isabel feels like the worry-moths in her stomach are making her disappear, but she must find a way to make her voice hea
Ages 6–9
Slouch
Christina Wyman
Standing 5'10" in seventh grade makes Stevie a target for comments, but finding her voice in the debate club helps her s
Ages 8–12
I'll Be the One
Lyla Lee
Skye is ready to take the K-pop world by storm, but she must first find the courage to stand up to her mother's expectat
Ages 13–18
You Don't Know Me
David Klass
Fourteen-year-old John retreats into an imaginary African village to escape a painful home life, until a disastrous firs
Ages 13–17
In One Ear and Out the Other: Antonia Brico & her amazingly musical life (Amazing Women series)
Diane Worthey
Antonia Brico refused to listen to those who said a woman couldn’t lead, eventually shattering barriers to conduct the w
Ages 4–8
