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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan
Jeanette Winter
Two courageous children from Pakistan stand up for the rights of others in these woven biographies of Malala Yousafzai a
Ages 4–9
The Pain Eater
Beth Goobie
Maddy struggles to process the trauma of an assault as she slowly finds the strength to face her memories and heal.
Ages 14–18
The Nowhere Girls
Amy Reed
Three girls unite to start a movement in their high school, determined to uncover the truth about an alleged rape and ch
Ages 14–18
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Hear My Sorrow: The Diary of Angela Denoto, a Shirtwaist Worker, New York City 1909
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child grappling with questions of systemic unfairness and the cost of the things we buy, or those curious about
Ages 8–14
The Fattening Hut
Pat Lowery Collins
For the teenager questioning long-held family traditions and seeking the courage to claim ownership over their own body
Ages 12–18
Seat at the Table, A: The Nancy Pelosi Story
Elisa Boxer
For the child who needs to see that their voice matters, this biography shows how a young girl from Baltimore grew up to
Ages 5–9
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference
Greta Thunberg
A teenager stands before world leaders to demand a better future. These sixteen powerful speeches show how one small spa
Ages 10–18
Penelope Bailey Takes the Stage
Susanna Reich
Penelope dreams of the spotlight, but she must find a way to outsmart her strict aunt to take her place in the nineteent
Ages 8–12
To the Mountaintop
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
A courageous young woman steps onto the University of Georgia campus to face segregation firsthand during a pivotal mome
Ages 12–18
Time Out
Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Carlyn Greenwald
The basketball captain of a small, sports-heavy town stands in the spotlight of a pep rally and speaks his truth, changi
Ages 14–18
Learning to Breathe
Janice Lynn Mather
Surrounded by the calm of a yoga retreat, sixteen-year-old Indy seeks a moment of peace to process a devastating betraya
Ages 14–18
Operation Clean Sweep
Darleen Bailey Beard
Politics becomes a family affair when Cornelius realizes his own mother is leading a group of women in a bold attempt to
Ages 8–12
Rosebud
Ludwig Bemelmans
Tired of being called weak and silly, a determined rabbit sets out to outsmart an elephant and a whale to prove he is th
Ages 4–8
Wench
Maxine Kaplan
Left homeless after her guardian's death, Tanya embarks on a high-stakes journey to the queen’s court to secure her futu
Ages 14–18
Bea is for Blended
Lindsey Stoddard
Bea deals with a sudden move to Vermont and the complexities of joining a brand-new stepfamily as she tries to find wher
Ages 8–12
Screen Queens
Lori Goldstein
Three girls head to Silicon Valley for a high-stakes coding contest and find that their bond is the best defense against
Ages 12–18
The Last Wild
Piers Torday
For the child who feels like they have something important to say but no one is listening, or who feels a deep, protecti
Ages 9–12
Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
Michelle Markel
Immigrant Clara Lemlich transforms from an overworked factory seamstress into a bold labor leader during the historic sh
Ages 5–9
Nemesis #1
Dreadnought
April Daniels
Danny Tozer is inherited world-class superpowers just as she is finding her true self, forcing her to defend the planet
Ages 14–18
Fashion Kitty #2
Fashion Kitty and the Unlikely Hero
Charise Mericle Harper
When a strict new school uniform policy threatens to stifle every student's style, Kiki dons a secret identity to save t
Ages 7–10
Hector
Adrienne Wright
Learn how a peaceful student protest in Soweto against unequal education became a pivotal moment in the fight to end Sou
Ages 7–10
Takedown
Laura Shovan
Two middle schoolers challenge gender stereotypes and find unexpected friendship while grappling for respect on the wres
Ages 8–12
Elizabeth Started All the Trouble
Doreen Rappaport
Vivid illustrations bring to life the 144-year struggle for the vote, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the determined w
Ages 6–10
The Sky Blues
Robbie Couch
Sky Baker faces a nightmare scenario in his small town after a promposal goes wrong, forcing him to find his voice and h
Ages 14–18
