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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+
Mabel: A Mermaid Fable
Rowboat Watkins
For the child who feels like they don't quite sparkle as much as their peers, this quirky tale celebrates finding your o
Ages 3–6
Magic Tree House #16
Hour of the Olympics
Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie travel back to the very first Olympic games in ancient Greece, where they uncover a surprising story abou
Ages 6–9
The Beat #3
Love Lessons
David Belbin
For the teenager navigating the blurred lines of a complicated crush on an authority figure, this book explores the dang
Ages 14–18
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And You Give Me a Pain, Elaine
Stella Pevsner
For the child feeling invisible next to a difficult sibling, this 1970s classic explores finding your own voice and proc
Ages 10–14
Worthy of Love
Andre Fenton
For teens navigating the heavy intersection of body image, self-worth, and the pressure to change. A raw look at a boy's
Ages 13–18
The Right One for Roderic
Violeta Noy
For the child who feels like a square peg in a round hole. Roderic the dragon searches for a way to express his unique s
Ages 3–7
DK Readers
WWE: Ronda Rousey
Steve Pantaleo
For the child who needs to see that strength and grit can turn big dreams into reality. This biography follows Ronda's j
Ages 7–9
Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story
Sarah Myer
Sarah uses anime and cosplay to process her anger and find her voice while facing racist bullying in this moving graphic
Ages 14–18
The Popularity Pact #1
Camp Clique
Eileen Moskowitz-Palma
For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school social circles and the fear of outgrowing a lifelong best fr
Ages 8–12
Arthur Chapter Books #11
Who's in Love with Arthur?
Stephen Krensky, Marc Brown
For the child feeling the heat of playground gossip. Arthur navigates the awkwardness of schoolyard rumors when classmat
Ages 6–9
Down a Dark Hall
Lois Duncan
A heavy atmosphere of suspicion hangs over a new boarding school as Kit begins to uncover the dark reason she and her cl
Ages 12–17
A Lion Named Shirley Williamson
Bernard Waber
For the child who feels misunderstood because they don't fit a specific mold or expected look. This story celebrates bei
Ages 4–8
Don't Judge Me
Lisa Schroeder
Includes an excerpt from See you on a starry night and Wish on all the stars.
Ages 8–12
Where Is My Voice?
Tracey Lawrence
For children navigating the silence of grief, this gentle guide helps find the words to express loss and begin the journ
Ages 4–9
Join the K.L.U.B. #1
No Bullying Allowed
April M. Cox
For the child who has encountered a mean peer at the playground and needs clear, actionable words to stand up for themse
Ages 4–8
Navigating Friendships #1
He's Not Just Teasing!
Jennifer Licate
For the child who struggles to tell the difference between playful joking and words that truly hurt. Malcolm learns how
Ages 5–11
Trouble with Henry: A Tale of Walden Pond, The
Angela Weestengar, Deborah O'Neal
Town tensions rise when a toothpick factory threatens the quiet shores of Walden Pond where Henry David Thoreau lives hi
Ages 5–9
The Escape of Oney Judge: Martha Washington's Slave Finds Freedom
Emily Arnold McCully
Risking everything to avoid being given away, Oney Judge flees the Washington household to seek a new life of freedom in
Ages 5–10
Standing Up Like Emma
Adela D
For the child who needs a boost of courage to say what they think. This story helps little ones find their voice when th
Ages 4–8
Owl in a Straw Hat #2
No More Bullies!
Rudolfo Anaya
For the child learning how to handle unkind peers and find their voice. This bilingual animal fable models how to transf
Ages 4–8
Stop Bullying Me!
Jo Ann Renae Travis-Clark
For the child navigating tricky playground dynamics, this story provides the language to identify bullying and the coura
Ages 5–9
Heide Learns About Bullying
Vicky Stewart
For the child navigating tricky social dynamics or experiencing unkindness from peers. This story helps kids identify bu
Ages 4–8
The Original Peter Rabbit Books #11
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
Beatrix Potter
For the child who loves things 'just so' and feels overwhelmed by unexpected messes or uninvited guests.
Ages 3–7
Lil Justice Learns How to Deal with Bullying
Justice Bell Bey
For the child navigating the playground or classroom who needs help identifying unkind behavior and finding their voice
Ages 5–9
