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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
Greater Goal, A: 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
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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
Nobody's Princess #1
Nobody's Princess
Esther Friesner
A young Spartan princess refuses to follow the path others have chosen for her, defying traditional expectations to clai
Ages 12–17
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
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
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
Kevin Henkes Mice
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
