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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+
Uncommon Faith
Trudy Krisher
For the teenager beginning to question inherited traditions and seeking the courage to speak out against social injustic
Ages 12–17
Write On, Mercy!: The Secret Life of Mercy Otis Warren
Gretchen Woelfle
Mercy Otis Warren defied the expectations of the Revolutionary War era to become a powerful writer, paving the way for g
Ages 6–10
How the Moon Regained Her Shape
Janet Ruth Heller
After the sun’s unkind words make her feel small, the moon learns how to heal and regain her full, bright shape in this
Ages 5–9
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Nelly May Has Her Say
Cynthia DeFelice
Nelly May the housekeeper has a mind of her own, even when her employer Lord Pinkwinkle demands she use his ridiculous m
Ages 4–8
Flash Point
Sneed B. Collard III
A teenager finds himself at the center of a local firestorm when his passion for protecting Montana's wildlife clashes w
Ages 12–17
Backbeard and the Birthday Suit
written and ill. by Matthew McElligott
Backbeard the pirate faces a hilarious dilemma when he debuts a brand-new suit. Will his crew respond with laughter or n
Ages 4–8
Lester's Dreadful Sweaters
K.G. Campbell
Cousin Clara is knitting non-stop, and poor Lester is stuck wearing her increasingly bizarre creations in this funny tal
Ages 4–8
The Epic Crush of Genie Lo #1
The Epic Crush of Genie Lo
F. C. Yee
High-achiever Genie Lo’s life takes a wild turn when she discovers she is a reincarnated weapon and her classmate is act
Ages 12–18
Julius, the Baby of the World
Kevin Henkes
For the child who is finding it difficult to share the spotlight with a new baby. This humorous story captures the compl
Ages 4–8
Razia's Ray of Hope
Elizabeth Suneby
Razia lives in a village in Afghanistan where she must find the words to convince her father and brother that she deserv
Ages 8–12
Fighting for Justice #1
Fred Korematsu Speaks Up
Laura Atkins, Stan Yogi
Verse and photographs tell the powerful true story of a Japanese American man who fought for justice and civil rights du
Ages 9–13
Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskegee Airman, Surgeon, and Activist
Barbara Binns
Dr. James B. Williams stood his ground against military segregation during the Freeman Field mutiny, later serving his c
Ages 10–14
Being Happy Being Me
Sally Huss
For the child who compares themselves to others or struggles with self-doubt, this gentle guide celebrates the joy of si
Ages 3–8
Blacklisted!
Larry Dane Brimner
Nineteen members of the film industry face accusations of disloyalty in 1947 and decide to fight back against government
Ages 12–18
A Little Red Hen and Friends Story #2
The Little Blue Bridge
Brenda Maier
A clever young girl uses her engineering skills and a bit of bridge-building ingenuity to outsmart both a neighborhood b
Ages 4–8
Black-eyed Suzie
Susan Shaw
For the young teen processing deep family trauma or the invisible scars of neglect. This powerful novel explores the dif
Ages 12–17
Medusa Jones
Ross Collins
For the child who feels like an outsider because of their unique traits, this witty adventure shows how being different
Ages 7–10
Tales of Prehistoric Life #1
Ankylosaur Attack
Daniel Loxton
A young Ankylosaur must use all his strength to protect a vulnerable elder from the jaws of a hungry Tyrannosaur.
Ages 4–8
The William Hoy Story: How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game
Nancy Churnin
A legendary deaf baseball player invents a brand new system of hand signals to understand the umpire and changes the gam
Ages 4–9
Toypurina: Japchivit Leader, Medicine Woman, Tongva Rebel
Cheyenne M. Stone, Glenda Armand
In 1785, a powerful medicine woman stood up against mistreatment at the San Gabriel mission. Follow Toypurina’s defiant
Ages 7–11
Because I Am a Girl I Can Change the World
Rosemary McCarney
Bright photographs and powerful true stories reveal how girls in developing nations are standing up to change their comm
Ages 6–10
The Silence That Binds Us
Joanna Ho
May navigates the heavy weight of her brother’s death while finding the courage to speak out against the racist rumors a
Ages 14–18
Suffragist's Guide to the Antarctic, A
Yi Shun Lai
An eighteen-year-old suffragist tests her limits on a hazardous 1914 expedition to the Antarctic where she must fight fo
Ages 14–18
Mr. Maxwell's Mouse
Frank Asch
For the clever child who loves outsmarting the competition or needs a reminder that quick thinking can solve even the sc
Ages 5–9
