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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+
The Man from the Sky
Avi
A boy known for seeing shapes in the clouds witnesses a real parachutist with a bag of stolen cash, but convincing the a
Ages 8–12
My Brother Bradley
Courtney Redden
For siblings and classmates seeking to understand the unique behaviors, sensory needs, and beautiful perspective of a ch
Ages 3–8
Discworld #25
The Truth
Terry Pratchett
Journalist William de Worde launches Discworld's first newspaper and quickly learns that powerful people will do anythin
Ages 12–18
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Heidi Heckelbeck #30
Heidi Heckelbeck for Class President
Wanda Coven
For the child learning to navigate school competition, this magical early chapter book explores finding your voice and s
Ages 5–8
DK Readers Level 4
I'm an Activist
Wil Mara
Ordinary people can create extraordinary change. Discover how peaceful campaigning and community action help protect the
Ages 5–8
Split the Sky
Marie Arnold
As racial tensions rise in her town, a young Black girl must trust her psychic gift of foresight to intervene and save a
Ages 12–18
Little Bunny Foo Foo: The Real Story
Cori Doerrfeld
Little Bunny Foo Foo is tired of getting a bad reputation and finally reveals the real reason behind all that field-mous
Ages 3–6
The Weird! Series #3
Tough!
Erin Frankel
For the child who uses bossiness or mean words to feel powerful. Explore the 'why' behind bullying behavior and how to c
Ages 5–10
Emily the Strange
Rob Reger
Sharp wit and a pack of black cats define the world of Emily, a fiercely independent thirteen-year-old who marches to he
Ages 10–16
Up Close
Rachel Carson
Ellen Levine
A determined biologist changes the world by exposing the hidden dangers of pesticides and sparking the modern environmen
Ages 10–14
Blue Tights
Rita Williams-Garcia
Fifteen-year-old Joyce searches for her place in a city neighborhood, learning to embrace her changing body and find her
Ages 12–17
Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World
Pénélope Bagieu
Meet thirty indomitable women, from famous explorers to hidden revolutionaries, who used their wit and spirit to change
Ages 12–18
Noodlephant #1
Noodlephant
Jacob Kramer
An inventive elephant and her friends use a pasta battle to take a stand against a corrupt justice system run by kangaro
Ages 4–8
Unidentified Suburban Object
Mike Jung
Life in the suburbs takes a strange turn when the quest to fit in leads to a surprising realization about identity and w
Ages 8–12
Without Separation: Prejudice, Segregation and the Case of Roberto Alvarez
Larry Dane Brimner
When Roberto Alvarez was barred from his school, his immigrant community fought back in a landmark 1931 court case to en
Ages 7–10
My Name Is Bilal
Asma Mobin-Uddin
A young boy finds the inner strength to embrace his religion and his true identity at school with the support of a carin
Ages 6–10
Dating Hamlet
Lisa Fiedler
Step into the world of Elsinore through Ophelia's eyes as she navigates the complexities of love, madness, and the heavy
Ages 12–18
A Greater Goal: The Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women's Soccer—and Beyond
Elizabeth Rusch
The 2019 US Women's National Soccer team's legal battle serves as the starting point for a look at the ongoing fight for
Ages 10–18
Just One Flick of a Finger
Marybeth Lorbiecki
One impulsive decision to bring a gun to school leads to a tragic accident, captured through expressive art that shows t
Ages 8–13
The Witch's Walking Stick
written and ill. by Susan Meddaugh
When little Margaret finds a witch's magic walking stick, she decides to put its powers to good use before returning it
Ages 4–8
Parrotfish
Ellen Wittlinger
For the teenager navigating the complex waters of gender identity, this story follows Grady as he transitions and finds
Ages 12–18
The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes
Kelly Easton
Liberty Aimes uses her father's magical potions to find her way through a strange land filled with talking animals and e
Ages 8–12
Punch Like a Girl
Karen Krossing
Anger and silence collide as Tori struggles to process a traumatic assault, searching for a way to speak her truth when
Ages 14–18
Rocket Says #2
Rocket Says Clean Up!
Nathan Bryon
When Rocket sees how plastic harms the ocean during a trip to Jamaica, she rallies her community to protect the beach an
Ages 3–7
