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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+
Violet Mackerel #6
Violet Mackerel's Pocket Protest
Anna Branford
Violet and Rose prove that even a very small protest can help save a big, beloved oak tree in the park.
Ages 6–9
The Forbidden Door
Marilee Heyer
After years of living in the dark to hide from the evil Okira, Reena risks everything to open a forbidden door and lead
Ages 5–9
Hazel's Amazing Mother
Rosemary Wells
There are no limits to what one determined mother will do to protect and help her child in this beautifully illustrated
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
694 books
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
The Twenty-One Mile Swim
Matt Christopher
For the child who feels small or underestimated, Joseph's journey across a twenty-one-mile lake shows that grit and prac
Ages 8–12
Zelda the Chicken #1
Zelda's Big Adventure
Marie Alafaci
Zelda is determined to be the first chicken in space, and she won't let lack of help from her friends stop her from buil
Ages 4–8
Stamped
Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi
For parents and kids ready to tackle the R-word, this guide explains how racist ideas began and how we can all work toge
Ages 7–12
Henry Huggins #4
Otis Spofford
Beverly Cleary
Classroom prankster Otis Spofford loves to stir up trouble, but he might have gone too far when he targets the quietest
Ages 8–12
A Stone in My Hand
Cathryn Clinton
For the child processing deep grief or the fear of family loss, this story follows a young girl in Gaza finding her voic
Ages 10–14
The Clique #2
Best Friends for Never
Lisi Harrison
Social hierarchies clash and friendships are tested as the Clique plans a high-stakes Halloween party while fighting ove
Ages 10–14
Princess Pulverizer #6
The Dragon's Tale
Nancy Krulik
For the child who feels boxed in by expectations, this story celebrates the courage to redefine yourself while standing
Ages 6–9
Fairy Tales Retold #3
Troll's-Eye View
Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling
For the child who questions why the 'bad guy' is always the villain: this collection explores the hidden motivations and
Ages 8–12
Goddess Girls #1
Athena the Brain
Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
For the clever child who feels like they don't quite fit in, follow Athena as she navigates a new school, competitive pe
Ages 8–12
Crimson Twill #2
Witch in the Spotlight
Kallie George
Crimson Twill’s wand lessons in the big city go hilariously wrong when her polka-dot personality clashes with a famous y
Ages 6–9
Dinotrux Early Readers #1
Team Dinotrux!
Chris Gall
For the child who loves machines and dinosaurs but is learning that even the strongest heroes need a little help from th
Ages 4–7
Stars of Sports
Bubba Wallace: Stock Car Racing Star
Lisa A. Crayton
For the young racing fan curious about real-life heroes, this biography introduces Bubba Wallace and his journey as a ba
Ages 6–9
Books That Drive Kids Crazy! #3
This Book Is Red
Beck Stanton, Matt Stanton
For the child who loves to argue and be right. This hilarious exercise in reverse psychology turns storytime into a spir
Ages 3–7
The Not-So-Star-Spangled Life of Sunita Sen
Mitali Perkins
Sunita Sen navigates the complexities of her identity in this lighthearted yet moving story about family, culture, and g
Ages 10–14
Sensational Trials of the Twentieth Century
Betsy Harvey Kraft
From the Scopes monkey trial to the fight for civil rights in Brown v. Board of Education, see how eight major court cas
Ages 10–14
Colossus
Lesley Howarth
For the tech-savvy child navigating the pull of digital worlds, this thriller explores the balance between virtual excit
Ages 9–13
Would I Ever Lie to You?
Caralyn Buehner
A young boy wonders if his older cousin is sharing a secret or just being a prankster in this playful look at teasing an
Ages 4–8
The Circles in the Sky #2
A Voice in the Storm
Karl James Mountford
For children who feel overwhelmed by worry or sadness and need help finding the words to share their feelings with someo
Ages 4–8
Rigby Focus Forward
Democracy in Action
Rigby
For the child curious about how a community works together to make rules. This guide introduces the basic ideas of votin
Ages 7–10
The Spy Next Door #1
Mutant Rat Attack!
Jay Cooper
For the child who loves high-stakes action and silly humor, this adventure shows that even a regular third-grader can be
Ages 7–10
Point Horror
The Stalker
Carol Ellis
For the teenager grappling with the fear that their intuition is being dismissed by adults and peers while facing a real
Ages 12–17
