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Books for Standing Up for Others

18 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of Sun Chasers

Kacen Callender

For the teen feeling lost in the dark, this survival story follows a brave group searching for hope and light in a world

Cover of Heir of Storms

The Storms Saga #1

Lauryn Hamilton Murray

For the teen navigating the pressure of hidden talents and the fear of being truly seen while finding where they belong

Cover of Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream

Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the teen asking big questions about fairness and prejudice, this narrative non-fiction explores how fear and xenopho

Cover of The World Beneath

The World Beneath

For the child questioning why the world is unfair, this historical novel explores finding your voice and choosing a side

Cover of The Prisoner's Throne

The Prisoner's Throne

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the discovery that love and loyalty often pull in op

Cover of The Enigma Game

Code Name Verity #1

The Enigma Game

For the teenager seeking a way to make their mark on a world in crisis while grappling with feelings of displacement and

Cover of Forbidden

For the teen who needs to see that one person's moral courage can expose deeply hidden community secrets and systemic in

Cover of The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame

The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a difficult past while trying to decide if they can ever truly trust another

Cover of It Ends in Fire

It Ends in Fire

For the teen grappling with systemic unfairness who wants to see an underdog dismantle a corrupt power structure from th

Cover of The Falconer

The Falconer #1

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of grief while feeling the pressure to maintain a perfect public image in a wor

Cover of Crunch Time

Mariah Fredericks

For the teen feeling the crushing weight of high expectations and the stress of the SATs as they navigate the pressure t

Cover of The Killing Code

None Shall Sleep #2

The Killing Code

For the teen seeking a gripping thriller that explores identity and hidden history, this 1940s mystery follows codebreak

Cover of Undisclosed

For the teen exploring the weight of high expectations and the courage it takes to advocate for social justice while sta

Cover of Undercover Latina

Undercover Latina

For the child navigating how they present themselves to the world while staying true to their roots and standing up for

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

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

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

Cover of The Glittering Edge

The Glittering Edge #1

The Glittering Edge

Alyssa Villaire

For the teen navigating high-stakes environments where the pressure to succeed feels life-or-death and secrets lurk behi

Cover of How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

For the teen who feels like an outsider and hides their vulnerability behind a sharp wit or a tough exterior.

Cover of Insurgent

For the teen grappling with intense guilt and the weight of their own choices while trying to find where they belong in