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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+
Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
Jodie Patterson
For the child who feels their outside doesn't match their inside. This story offers a gentle path for families to suppor
Ages 4–8
On My Own History
The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth
Jean L. S. Patrick
For the child who needs to see that 'playing like a girl' can mean outshining the best in the world, even when others do
Ages 6–10
Wolf Won't Bite!
written and illustrated by Emily Gravett
For the child who loves testing boundaries and needs a playful reminder that everyone has a breaking point. A witty take
Ages 2–6
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12–18 yrs
694 books
Toads on Toast
Linda Bailey
For the child who needs to know that being clever is just as powerful as being big. A funny lesson in using your wits to
Ages 3–7
The 14 Fibs of Gregory K.
Greg Pincus
For the child who feels like the odd one out in their own family. Gregory struggles to balance his love for poetry with
Ages 8–12
Hopepunk
Preston Norton
When a sister flees to avoid a conversion camp, Hope starts an activist rock band to find her and fight for a world wher
Ages 14–18
The Magical Reality of Nadia #1
The Magical Reality of Nadia
Bassem Youssef, Catherine R. Daly
Two sisters move to the Japanese countryside and encounter a world of friendly wood spirits in this enchanting story of
Ages 8–12
Fire and Thorns #1
The Girl of Fire and Thorns
Rae Carson
For the teenager struggling with body image and feeling like an outsider, this epic journey follows a girl discovering h
Ages 12–18
Kareem Between
Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Kareem navigates the pressures of seventh grade as he tries to balance his Syrian roots with his intense passion for Ame
Ages 8–12
Symptoms of Being Human
Jeff Garvin
Riley Cavanaugh starts an anonymous blog to process life as a gender-fluid teenager, balancing the safety of the interne
Ages 14–18
This Kid Can Fly
Aaron Philip, Tonya Bolden
Follow the life of the notorious Old West outlaw Billy the Kid, from his role in New Mexico's Lincoln County War to his
Ages 10–14
Dogs Don't Do Ballet
Anna Kemp
For the child who feels their true passions don't quite fit the mold others have set for them.
Ages 3–7
Lois Lane #1
Fallout
Gwenda Bond
For the teenager finding their voice in a new environment: follow a sharp-witted Lois Lane as she tackles a high-stakes
Ages 12–18
Warrior of the Wild
Tricia Levenseller
For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations and the sting of being cast out, this story champions the grit
Ages 12–18
Not One Damsel in Distress
collected and told by Jane Yolen
Step into a world of global folktales where women and girls are the heroes, using their own strength and wits to face da
Ages 8–12
When Morning Comes
Arushi Raina
For the teenager navigating the complexities of racial tension and social justice while trying to find their own voice i
Ages 14–18
Red Queen
Cruel Crown
Victoria Aveyard
Norta's bloody history comes to light in these two prequels detailing the secrets and power struggles that paved the way
Ages 13–18
The Other Normals
Ned Vizzini
For the teenager who feels like an outsider and finds more comfort in game manuals than social circles, exploring how hi
Ages 12–17
Your Plantation Prom Is Not Okay
Kelly McWilliams
Harriet is a force of nature in modern Louisiana as she fights against the transformation of a neighboring plantation in
Ages 14–18
Night on Fire
Ronald Kidd
For the child starting to notice unfairness in their world and wondering how to stand up for what is right even when it
Ages 9–13
Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX, the Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America
Karen Blumenthal
Witness the decades-long battle for Title IX and learn how this landmark law broke down barriers for girls in American c
Ages 10–18
Punk Rock Karaoke
Bianca Xunise
Three best friends spend their post-high school summer chasing band dreams and learning to have each other's backs.
Ages 14–18
The Manny Files #1
The Manny Files
Christian Burch
For the shy child finding their voice and the family looking for a story that celebrates being exactly who you are with
Ages 8–12
Sparkle Boy
Lesléa Newman
For the child who loves to shimmer and shine, and the family learning that being yourself is the most beautiful thing of
Ages 4–8
