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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+
Some Kind of Pride
Maria Testa
For the young athlete who feels the weight of everyone's expectations and wonders if their passion for the game is still
Ages 8–12
Better With Butter
Victoria Piontek
Twelve-year-old Marvel struggles with intense anxiety until she meets an unlikely friend: a fainting goat in need of a p
Ages 8–12
The March Against Fear
Ann Bausum
Archival photographs bring to life James Meredith’s march across Mississippi and the historic tension between non-violen
Ages 12–18
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Where the Action Was: Women War Correspondents in World War II
Penny Colman
Original dispatches and black-and-white photos reveal the immense dangers women faced while reporting from the front lin
Ages 10–14
Made in Korea
Sarah Suk
Business becomes personal when two ambitious Korean-American teens face off in a high-stakes business rivalry that might
Ages 12–18
Challenges for Teen Girls: Anxiety, Self-Image, and Bullying
Naomi Rockler
A supportive guide for teenage girls navigating the modern pressures of social media, academic expectations, and mental
Ages 12–18
The World Is Not a Rectangle
Jeanette Winter
For the child who thinks outside the box, this inspiring biography of Zaha Hadid celebrates the beauty of following your
Ages 5–9
Mary Edwards Walker: Above and Beyond
Dale L. Walker
Mary Edwards Walker defied every rule of the Civil War era to serve as a Union physician and become the only woman to ev
Ages 9–13
A Bird About to Sing
written and ill. by Laura Nyman Montenegro
For the quiet child who feels more comfortable expressing themselves through art than speaking in front of others.
Ages 5–9
Lizzy Legend
Matthew Ross Smith
For the child navigating the whirlwind of sudden success and the pressure to stay grounded while everyone is watching.
Ages 8–12
Hush
Eishes Chayil, Judy Brown
For mature teens navigating the weight of secrets and the complexity of religious tradition when deep-seated community s
Ages 14–18
Boy, Everywhere #2
Kicked Out
A. M. Dassu
Ali and Sami have found safety in England after fleeing Syria, but now they must race to raise legal funds to save their
Ages 10–14
Amina #1
Amina's Voice
Hena Khan
For the child navigating changing friendships and the pressure to fit in while staying true to their culture and finding
Ages 8–12
The Gray City
Torben Kuhlmann
Robin lives in a world where the Gray Works Company has drained all the color. Armed with a yellow raincoat, she decides
Ages 4–8
Walking on the Boundaries of Change
Sara Holbrook
Honest poetry captures the shifting landscape of growing up, providing a voice for the personal changes and social press
Ages 11–16
Rachel Carson and Her Book that Changed the World
Laurie Lawlor
Follow a pioneering naturalist as her keen observations of the environment lead her to challenge the entire chemical ind
Ages 6–10
We Are Big Time
Hena Kahn
Moving to a new school in Wisconsin, Aliya takes to the basketball court to prove that she can play at a high level whil
Ages 8–12
Documents of Democracy
The Bill of Rights
Stephen Krensky
For the child curious about why we have rules that protect our freedom. This book explains how our fundamental rights we
Ages 6–10
Wings
Christopher Myers
A quiet boy suddenly sprouts wings, soaring over rooftops and talking to birds in a celebration of what makes him unique
Ages 5–9
Babaroo the Alien
Babaroo the Alien Learns about Bullies
Kate Melton
For the child encountering unkind behavior for the first time, follow a friendly alien as he learns to identify bullying
Ages 3–8
A Problem Shared
Talking About Bullying
Louise Spilsbury
Empower your child with the tools to identify and handle bullying. This guide offers practical advice for staying safe a
Ages 6–9
Hazel Green #2
Something's Fishy, Hazel Green
Odo Hirsch
For the inquisitive child who loves a good puzzle and cares deeply about the adults in their community. Hazel's curiosit
Ages 8–12
Lucky & Mr Croco
When Things Feel Uncomfortable
Emilia Bright
For the child learning to navigate tricky social situations and physical red flags, this guide builds confidence in sett
Ages 3–8
Laugh & Learn
Stand Up to Bullying!
Elizabeth Verdick, Phyllis Kaufman Goodstein
For children navigating social friction or targeted behavior. This guide offers practical, safe ways to identify bullyin
Ages 8–13
