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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+
Greenwillow Read-Alone Books
Big Bear, Spare That Tree
Richard J. Margolis
Blue Jay is in a panic because Big Bear is about to chop down the very tree where her eggs are waiting to hatch.
Ages 4–8
Real Giraffes Wear High-heel Shoes
Maria Ashworth
For the child who loves to dress up in ways that surprise others, this story celebrates the joy of being yourself and fi
Ages 3–8
The View from Saturday
E. L. Konigsburg
Four unique students form an unexpected bond when their teacher recruits them to represent their sixth-grade class in a
Ages 9–13
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12–18 yrs
694 books
Billy's Bucket
Kes Gray
Billy finally gets the special birthday bucket he’s always wanted, but trouble bubbles up when it is taken without his p
Ages 3–7
Every Last Word
Tamara Ireland Stone
A teen dealing with intrusive thoughts and OCD finds a way to find her voice and self-acceptance through the power of a
Ages 14–18
The Wave
Todd Strasser
A high school history experiment in social pressure spirals out of control as a classroom begins to mirror the mechanics
Ages 12–18
The Scammer
Tiffany D. Jackson
Jordyn’s dream of college life at an HBCU turns into a nightmare when her roommate's charming but sinister brother moves
Ages 14–18
Carolina Crow Girl
Valerie Hobbs
Eleven-year-old Carolina finds the strength to step out from her mother's shadow and make her own choices, starting with
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
Julie Foudy
Matt Christopher
For the young athlete who needs a spark of inspiration, this biography follows soccer icon Julie Foudy from her youth to
Ages 8–12
Spider #2
How Spider Saved Halloween
Robert Kraus
When a jack-o-lantern gets squashed, Spider uses the scraps to dream up a clever costume that prevents a holiday disaste
Ages 3–7
Because I Was a Girl
Melissa de la Cruz
For the girl dreaming of a future without limits. This collection of real-life stories shows how women overcame barriers
Ages 12–18
John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson
John Lewis rises from a small farm to the front lines of the March on Washington, leading the fight for justice with pea
Ages 7–11
Book Uncle and Me
Uma Krishnaswami
For the child who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start. Yasmin's journey shows how one small voice
Ages 7–10
Peach Rebellion
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the teen navigating friendships across social divides, this story explores how to find common ground when parents an
Ages 12–17
Forever Four #1
Leading Ladies
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
For the young girl looking for role models and the historical inspiration to lead, this collection profiles women who sh
Ages 8–12
What Girls Are Made Of
Elana K. Arnold
For the teenager navigating the heavy, honest realities of her first serious relationship and the societal pressures pla
Ages 14–18
Still Life with Tornado
A.S. King
For the teenager grappling with an identity crisis or creative block after witnessing family trauma. This story navigate
Ages 14–18
Miss Mary Reporting
Sue Macy
For the child who needs to see that persistence pays off even when others say no, this biography follows a trailblazing
Ages 6–10
Between Perfect and Real
Ray Stoeve
Dean is tired of the world mislabeling him. By stepping into the role of Romeo in the school play, he finally finds a wa
Ages 14–18
Tangerine
Edward Bloor
Near-blind Paul plays soccer in his brother’s shadow while haunted by a dark family secret he is finally starting to rem
Ages 12–15
Sundiata: Lion King of Mali
David Wisniewski
A silent, sickly prince is forced into exile before rising to become a legendary leader who returns to save the kingdom
Ages 6–11
Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge
Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Ona Judge was born into enslavement at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, but her spirit could not be held as she risked
Ages 9–13
Trucks
Debbie Powell
Giant trucks clash with clever pushcart owners armed with pea shooters in this satirical future-history report of a lege
Ages 8–12
Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites
Jamie Michalak, Debbi Michiko Florence
Niki defies discrimination and strict expectations to master the art of Japanese cuisine and become a world-renowned che
Ages 4–8
