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Books for Standing Up for Others
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Blue Daisy
Helen Frost
For the child learning to navigate neighborhood social circles and the quiet patience required to earn a stray animal's
Ages 7–10
Harlem Hellfighters
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child curious about hidden history, this poetic tribute honors the Black soldiers who fought for freedom abroad
Ages 8–12
Pocket Change Collective
This Is What I Know about Art
Kimberly Drew
For the teen who sees art as more than just a hobby. Learn how creative expression can be a powerful tool for activism a
Ages 12–18
Joy and Drew Deal with Bullying
Seletha Marie Head Tucker M S
For children navigating the challenges of social dynamics both in the classroom and on their devices at home.
Ages 6–10
Don't Breathe a Word
Jordyn Taylor
For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit into elite circles while uncovering uncomfortable truths about the insti
Ages 14–18
The Spellbinders and the Gunslingers #1
The Children of the Black Moon
Joseph John Lee
For the reader grappling with where they belong when their community or family expectations clash with their true identi
Ages 12–18
Crafting Change: Handmade Activism, Past and Present
Jessica Vitkus
For the teen who wants to make a difference and loves working with their hands, this guide explores how crafting can be
Ages 12–18
Tethered to Other Stars
Elisa Stone Leahy
For the child grappling with the weight of family secrets and the desire to protect their community when the world feels
Ages 8–12
Chang and the Animals #2
Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant
Trang Nguyễn
For the child who feels a deep connection to animals and wants to understand how to protect the natural world through pa
Ages 8–12
Harriet's Ruffled Feathers: The Woman Who Saved Millions of Birds
Joy McCullough
For the child who loves the birds in their backyard and wants to know how one person's voice can change the world for an
Ages 4–8
Cahoots!
Ted E Neill
For the child who feels overlooked or underestimated, this mystery reinforces that young people have the power and intel
Ages 8–12
Luba: The Angel of Bergen-Belsen
Michelle McCann
For the child grappling with the reality of hard history, this story offers a powerful model of how one person's compass
Ages 8–12
Todos Iguales - All Equal
Christy Hale
For the child noticing when things aren't fair, this bilingual true story shows how a community's courage led to the fir
Ages 6–10
The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change
Elizabeth Rusch
For the teenager who feels overwhelmed by the climate crisis and wants to understand how the American legal system can b
Ages 12–18
The Menagerie #1
The Menagerie
Tui T. Sutherland, Kari Sutherland
For the child who feels like an outsider or loves a good secret, this adventure explores finding where you belong while
Ages 8–12
Amigos del otro lado (Friends from the Other Side)
Gloria Anzaldúa
For children processing the complexities of immigration and community, this story explores the courage required to stand
Ages 6–10
Hawksmaid: The Untold Story of Robin Hood and Maid Marian
Kathryn Lasky
For the teen who wants to find their own voice and stand up for others, this story of a girl finding her power through n
Ages 12–16
Paiute Princess
Deborah Kogan Ray
For the child curious about history and how one person can change the world through the power of their voice, even when
Ages 7–11
Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes (Los perros magicos de los volcanes)
Manlio Argueta
For the child learning how communities stay strong together, this Salvadoran legend shows how magical protection and uni
Ages 6–10
The Burning #1
The Burning: Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
Tim Madigan, Hilary Beard
For the teenager grappling with how past injustices shape today's world, this essential history explores the hidden stor
Ages 12–18
You Can Count On Me
Hasitha And Sandunika
For the child who feels left out because they don't quite fit the mold. A lonely single sock learns that true friends va
Ages 2–6
How Gordony Defeats The Bully & Has the Courage To Be Who He Is?
Sylvia Yordanova
For the child navigating the pressure to act 'tough' or experiencing a sibling's unkind behavior, this story validates t
Ages 3–8
Greatest Skating Race: A World War II Story from the Netherlands, The
Louise Borden
For the child learning that even small acts of courage can change lives, this story follows a young skater helping other
Ages 7–10
Tasty Baby Belly Buttons
Judy Sierra
For the child learning that being small doesn't mean being powerless. This brave girl uses her wits to protect those she
Ages 4–8
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