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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+
Big Bob, Little Bob
James Howe
For children who feel they don't fit traditional molds or struggle to find common ground with peers who have different i
Ages 4–8
Original Fake
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
Introverted Frankie has always been the odd one out in his family of loud performers, until he finds a secret, creative
Ages 12–17
Diary of a Chav #2
Posh and Prejudice
Grace Dent
Surprised by her own intelligence, Shiraz swaps the greasy spoon for a posh academy to see if a brainy new life is truly
Ages 13–17
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694 books
Rules of Summer #1
Rules of Summer
Joanna Philbin
Seventeen-year-old Rory navigates the rigid social boundaries of the Hamptons when she falls for the son of the wealthy
Ages 12–17
I'm So Embarrassed!
Robert N. Munsch
Andrew is mortified by his mother's public spit-shining and baby photos, so he hatches a hilarious plan to give her a ta
Ages 4–7
Little Golden Book Biography
Billie Jean King
Anna Membrino
For the child who notices when rules aren't fair: this gentle biography introduces tennis legend Billie Jean King and he
Ages 2–5
Little Golden Book Biography
My Little Golden Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Shana Corey
For the child who asks 'why?' and values fairness. This early reader shows how a young girl's stand against a small rule
Ages 5–8
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel #2
Path of the Diamond
Cube Kid, Pirate Sourcil
For the child who feels stuck in a pre-determined path: follow a young villager who dares to defy expectations and pursu
Ages 8–12
The Pen Pieyu Adventures #1
Sir Princess Petra
Diane Mae Robinson
For the child who feels boxed in by others' expectations, this story celebrates the courage to swap tea parties for knig
Ages 7–10
Get Into Character: Plays for a Purpose
Friend or Foe?: Plays about Bullying
Catherine Gourley
For middle schoolers navigating complex social hierarchies and peer pressure. These short scripts help students step int
Ages 10–14
Social Skills: Dealing with People #7
Insults Aren't Funny
Amanda F. Doering
For the child who has been hurt by mean words or needs help understanding why name-calling isn't a joke, this guide offe
Ages 5–8
Little Miu #32
Don't Bully!
Muki
For the child encountering unkind behavior on the playground or at school. This book helps little ones recognize bullyin
Ages 3–7
Humphrey's Tiny Tales #5
Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure
Betty G. Birney
Humphrey the hamster joins a backyard campout filled with starlight, creepy-crawlies, and a group of local boys looking
Ages 6–9
The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock
Bill Peet
Prewitt is embarrassed by his scraggly tail until it sprouts a pair of scary green eyes that might be exactly what he ne
Ages 4–8
World War II #2
Dead in the Water
Chris Lynch
Stationed on an aircraft carrier during World War II, Hank must face the dangers of enemy torpedoes and the harsh realit
Ages 10–14
The Gold-Threaded Dress #1
The Gold-Threaded Dress
Carolyn Marsden
Oy struggles to find her place in a new neighborhood where her Thai American heritage makes her feel like an outsider am
Ages 7–10
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
QB Blitz
Matt Christopher
Cal’s position as the star seventh-grade quarterback is under fire when a popular new rival arrives and starts turning t
Ages 8–12
Jack #2
Hate That Cat
Sharon Creech
Jack uses the rhythm and structure of poetry to make sense of his daily life and process his complicated feelings about
Ages 8–12
Seventh Grade Tango
Elizabeth Levy
Mandatory dance class pairs seventh-grader Rebecca with her friend Scott, turning the gym floor into a testing ground fo
Ages 8–12
Henri the Frenchie #1
Henri and the Magnificent Snort
Samantha Childs
Henri the French bulldog learns that his unique snort is actually a gift in this rhyming tale about self-love and accept
Ages 3–8
These Shallow Graves
Jennifer Donnelly
Searching for the truth behind her father's sudden death in 1890 New York City, a wealthy girl uncovers the bitter reali
Ages 14–18
Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams
Jean Lee Latham
For the child exploring what it means to stand up for their beliefs, even when it means going against the crowd or start
Ages 10–14
The Adventurer's Guide #2
The Adventurer's Guide to Dragons (and Why They Keep Biting Me)
Wade Albert White
Anne is sent on a quest to kill the dragon queen, but she would much rather find a way to stop a war than start one.
Ages 8–12
Mabela the Clever
Margaret Read MacDonald
For the child who needs to learn that appearances can be deceiving. This clever folktale empowers little ones to listen
Ages 4–8
