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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+
Bold & Brave
Kirsten Gillibrand
Vibrant colors bring to life the stories of ten suffragettes and the strong women who fought to secure the right to vote
Ages 6–9
Never Insult a Killer Zucchini!
Elana Azose
Science fair season gets weird when a slighted green squash decides to hunt down the judge who didn't give it the respec
Ages 4–8
Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit
Jaye Robin Brown
Joanna moves to a new town and promises her dad she will stay in the closet to keep the peace, but a new crush makes tha
Ages 14–18
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Marley Z and the Bloodstained Violin
Jim Fusilli
Talented young Marisol must use her wits and ingenuity to clear her name and help the police after she is accused of ste
Ages 8–13
Bitsy Bat #1
Bitsy Bat, School Star
Kaz Windness
Bitsy is an autistic bat starting school in a world that feels upside down. She soon finds a unique way to celebrate her
Ages 4–8
Olympians #9
Artemis
written and illustrated by George O'Connor
Snarky footnotes and bold graphics bring the legendary huntress to life. Follow the daughter of Zeus through a fast-pace
Ages 9–13
How the Boogeyman Became a Poet
Tony Keith Jr.
Tony finds the strength to embrace his identity and his voice through the power of performance art in this raw and hones
Ages 14–18
It Wasn't Me!
Udo Weigelt
Forest animals quickly point the finger at a raven when Ferret's raspberries go missing. This gentle story looks at how
Ages 4–8
Girls with Guts: The Road to Breaking Barriers and Bashing Records
Debbie Gonzales
Meet the gritty women who broke records and fought for the right to compete in sports long before they were welcome on t
Ages 6–9
Pocket Bios
Muhammad Ali
Claire L'Hoër
Witness the transformation of a boxing legend as Muhammad Ali rises to become a world champion and a powerful voice for
Ages 6–9
Revenge of the Red Club
Kim Harrington
Riley fights to protect her middle school newspaper and a vital support group where young women speak openly about their
Ages 8–12
Garvey #1
Garvey's Choice
Nikki Grimes
For the child who feels pressured to be someone they aren't, this story explores finding your own voice and connecting w
Ages 8–12
The President of the Jungle
André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo, Pedro Markun
The animals are tired of King Lion's rules, so they organize a jungle-wide election to vote for a brand new president.
Ages 5–8
Instant Help Solutions
The Self-Love Revolution: Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color
Virgie Tovar
Societal standards often weigh heavy, but self-love is a radical act. Interactive exercises and personal stories offer a
Ages 12–18
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Thurgood
Jonah Winter
From a childhood in segregated Baltimore to the highest court in the land, Thurgood Marshall never stopped fighting. His
Ages 5–9
The World Divided by Piper
Caela Carter
Eleven-year-old Piper balances the pressure of an Academic Decathlon with her resistance to stopping the medical treatme
Ages 9–13
Becoming RBG
Debbie Levy
Visual storytelling tracks the journey of Ruth Bader Ginsburg from her early life experiences to her influential seat on
Ages 10–14
Witch for Hire
Ted Naifeh
For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling with school social hierarchies, this mystery explores the powe
Ages 10–14
Ivy's Ever After #1
Ivy's Ever After
Dawn Lairamore
Princess Ivy refuses to go along with her marriage to an evil suitor, taking matters into her own hands to stop his wick
Ages 8–12
Suki's Kimono
Chieri Uegaki
Suki chooses her favorite colorful kimono for the first day of school, bringing her vibrant spirit and family culture in
Ages 4–8
Dimple and Rishi #2
There's Something about Sweetie
Sandhya Menon
Sweetie is determined to forge her own path after her parents reject an arranged date for her based on her weight.
Ages 12–18
The Brinkley Yearbooks #1
Tryouts
Sarah Sax
Star athlete Al is ready to keep playing ball after Little League, but she must tackle a coach's bias to prove that tale
Ages 8–12
They Called Me Burnt Head Collard Greens
Maxine Thomas Davis
For the child who has ever felt self-conscious about their hair or appearance, this story offers a path from being tease
Ages 4–8
Evil Librarian #1
Evil Librarian
Michelle Knudsen
For the teen who loves a mix of snarky humor and supernatural thrills, this story explores finding the courage to save y
Ages 14–18
