Books for Standing Up for Others for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about standing up for others recommended for kids ages 12–18.

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For the child who thrives on teamwork and needs to see that even the most daunting challenges can be overcome by standin

Ages 7–12

Game of Pets #1

The Boy Who Knew Too Much

Aaron Blabey

For the curious child who loves a good puzzle, this high-energy mystery follows Silas as he uncovers a town conspiracy w

Ages 8–12

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Home Plate Heist

Jake Maddox

For the child grappling with a moral dilemma, this story explores the difficult choice between protecting a teammate and

Ages 8–12

Battle Station Prime #2

Saving Fortress City

Cara J. Stevens

For the Minecraft fan who loves strategy and high stakes, this graphic novel explores how working together and staying c

Ages 7–12

The School Mysteries #2

The Mystery of Darkhill School

CJ Loughty

For the child who loves to ask 'why,' this mystery encourages friends to work together as they uncover long-hidden secre

For the reader grappling with the weight of difficult choices and the blurred lines between right and wrong during a hig

Ages 8–12

Cooking with Monsters #2

Harm-to-Table

Jordan Alsaqa

For the child questioning where their food comes from or how to balance ambition with their values. A high-stakes culina

Ages 8–12

Zombie Reconstruction Squad #1

Zombie Reconstruction Squad

M. K. Radican

For the child who loves things that go bump in the night but prefers their thrills with a side of laughs and a solid gro

For children who love spine-tingling thrills and the thrill of the chase. This spooky adventure helps brave readers face

Ages 8–12

Llama Quest #2

Secrets of Starfall Forest

Megan Reyes

For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to see how their unique strengths can help a team overcome the bigges

Ages 8–12

The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #26

Dawn Schafer, Undercover Baby-Sitter

Ann M. Martin

For the child navigating changes in their friend group or feeling protective of their first business venture. This myste

Ages 8–12

The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #25

Kristy and the Middle School Vandal

Ann M. Martin

For the middle-schooler navigating school drama, this mystery emphasizes taking pride in one's community and the importa

Ages 8–12

Jars of Hope

Jennifer Roy

For the child curious about history and moral courage. This story introduces the Holocaust through the lens of one woman

Ages 7–12

School in the Civil Rights Movement

Rachel A Koestler-Grack

For the child curious about why standing up for fairness matters, this book explores the brave students who changed Amer

Ages 9–13

Racial Justice in America: Asian American Pacific Islander

What Is Asian-Black Solidarity?

Virginia Loh-Hagan

For the middle-grade student curious about social justice: discover the powerful history and ongoing impact of Asian and

Ages 9–13

Primary Sources of the Civil Rights Movement

Coretta Scott King and the Center for Nonviolent Social Change

Jackie F Stanmyre

For the young activist looking to understand how change is sustained. Discover how Coretta Scott King built a lasting in

Ages 12–18

Egghead

Caroline Pignat

For the teen struggling with the weight of being a bystander when a friend is targeted by a bully.

Ages 12–15

The Other Side of the Island

Allegra Goodman

For the child who has begun to question why things are the way they are and needs to know that one person can stand up a

Ages 10–14

Rainbow Revolutionaries

Sarah Prager

For the child curious about their community's past, this vibrant collection introduces fifty LGBTQ+ icons who changed hi

Ages 8–12

Racial Justice in America

LGBTQ+ Rights

Virginia Loh-Hagan

For the middle-grade student curious about the history of equality, this accessible guide explains the milestones and he

Ages 10–14

The Book of Awesome

The Book of Awesome Queer Heroes

Eric Rosswood, Kathleen Archambeau

For the teen or middle grader seeking a sense of belonging and inspiration. This collection of biographies highlights LG

For the young reader looking for their place in the world. This vibrant collection of biographies introduces 50 trailbla

Ages 9–14

Peta the Golden Cat

The Disappearing Chilltoes

G. J. Lee

For the child who loves exploring the backyard and feels a fierce need to protect the small, hidden wonders of the natur

Ages 8–12

Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism

Anna Michelle Wang, Jenessa Joffe, Kristina Wong, Theodore Chao

For the young person who wants to help their community but isn't sure how to start, this guide makes social justice feel

Ages 8–12

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