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 student curious about how ordinary people change the world, this guide uses primary sources to explore the brave

Ages 8–12

DK Life Stories

Martin Luther King Jr.

Laurie Calkhoven

For the child curious about why we celebrate MLK Day, this biography explores the courage and convictions of a man who c

Ages 8–12

Ludie's Song

Dirlie Herlihy

For the child questioning the fairness of the world around them. Discover how a quiet friendship in the 1950s South spar

Ages 10–14

Hispanic Star

César Chávez

Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso

For children starting to notice that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one person's determination ca

For the child curious about how one person can change the world without using force. Explore how peace and determination

Ages 8–12

The Untold Story of John P. Parker Underground Railroad Conductor

Artika R. Tyner

For the child who asks how one person can change the world. This graphic biography follows a man who turned his pain int

Ages 8–12

The Anti-Slavery Alphabet

Anonymous

For parents seeking to introduce the gravity of history, this primary source from 1846 uses the alphabet to teach the mo

Ages 7–12

Unstoppable! My Journey from World Champion to Athlete A to 8-Time NCAA National Gymnastics Champion and Beyond

Maggie Nichols

For the young athlete or advocate learning to find their voice and reclaim their joy after facing systemic injustice or

Ages 12–18

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy

Emmanuel Acho

For parents and educators seeking a way to discuss systemic racism and privilege with kids through clear, honest, and co

Ages 10–14

Americans Who Tell the Truth

Robert Shetterly

For the child who asks why the world feels unfair: discover the courageous people who spoke up for justice and helped sh

For the teenager grappling with the weight of being a bystander to bullying and the heavy moral choice of when to speak

Ages 14–18

Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom

Whit Taylor

For the child curious about real life heroes, this graphic novel brings Harriet Tubman's bravery to life, showing how on

Ages 8–12

The Buxton Trilogy #3

The Journey of Little Charlie

Christopher Paul Curtis

For the child grappling with big questions about right and wrong. Little Charlie must decide between his family's surviv

Ages 10–14

Daughter of Venice

Donna Jo Napoli

For the teen feeling trapped by expectations or gender roles, this historical journey follows a girl who defies 16th-cen

Ages 12–17

March #2

March: Book Two

John Lewis, Andrew Aydin

For the young person starting to notice injustice in the world and wondering how one person can possibly stand up agains

For the child who notices when things aren't fair and wants to make a difference in their community.

Ages 8–12

Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice

Michael Long

For the young person asking why people are marching in the streets or wondering if one voice can truly change the world.

Ages 10–14

Moxie

Jennifer Mathieu

For the teen girl finding her voice in a world that feels unfair, this story captures the spark of standing up for yours

Ages 12–18

We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler

Russell Freedman

For the young person starting to question the world around them and looking for the courage to stand up for what is righ

Ages 10–14

The Suffragist Playbook: Your Guide to Changing the World

Lucinda Robb, Rebecca Boggs Roberts

For the young activist who sees unfairness in the world and wants to do something about it. This guide uses history to t

Ages 10–14

Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World

Frederick Joseph, Porsche Joseph

For the teenager overwhelmed by the world's problems, this essential handbook transforms anxiety into action through his

For the child grappling with big questions about courage and standing up against unfairness, this stirring true story ex

Ages 9–13

Martin Luther King The Peaceful Warrior

Ed Clayton

For the child questioning why the world is unfair, this classic biography offers a front row seat to the courage and fai

Ages 8–12

The Truth About White Lies

Olivia A. Cole

For the teenager beginning to realize that staying silent is a choice. A powerful look at confronting family history and

Ages 14–18

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