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Books for Standing Up for Others
4,698 books
0–3 yrs
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Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow
Robert D. San Souci
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'big kids' or standing up for what is right through cleverness and skill.
Ages 5–9
Nine Days
Fred Hiatt
For the teen processing the weight of social injustice or a parent's absence, this thriller explores the courage needed
Ages 12–17
Strike!
Larry Dane Brimner
For the teen starting to notice unfairness in the world and wondering how people actually change things through collecti
Ages 12–18
The Making of America #1
Susan B. Anthony
Teri Kanefield
For the child who asks why some rules exist and how to change them, this biography explores the grit and legal battles o
Ages 10–14
Arrowhawk
Lola M. Schaefer
For the child who loves wildlife and needs to understand that even when life feels unfair or painful, there are kind peo
Ages 5–10
Minnie McClary Speaks Her Mind
Valerie Hobbs
For the child learning to find their voice while navigating a parent's mental health journey and standing up for what is
Ages 10–14
The Here and Now
Ann Brashares
For the teenager who feels like an outsider or carries the weight of the world, this story explores finding your voice a
Ages 12–18
Borderline
Allan Stratton
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of suspicion and Islamophobia while trying to protect their family and disc
Ages 12–18
Saving Strawberry Farm
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child learning how people can band together during hard times. This story explores how a community's collective
Ages 5–9
Make Meatballs Sing: The Life & Art of Corita Kent
Matthew Burgess
For the child who loves to create and wants to make the world better: a vibrant look at an artist who used her voice and
Ages 6–10
Memento Nora
Angie Smibert
For the teenager starting to question the world around them and seeking the courage to protect their own memories and tr
Ages 12–17
Without Separation: Prejudice, Segregation and the Case of Roberto Alvarez
Larry Dane Brimner
For the child questioning why things aren't fair, this true story shows how one boy and his community stood up against s
Ages 7–10
Suggested Reading
Dave Connis
For the teenager who feels their voice is being silenced. Clara starts a secret library to fight back against censorship
Ages 12–18
Nuts to You
written and illustrated by Lynne Rae Perkins
For the child who loves the secret lives of animals and wonders how they navigate the changes humans bring to the woods.
Ages 8–12
Sophia's War
Avi
For the child who feels small in the face of big injustice: follow a girl who finds the courage to fight for what she be
Ages 10–14
Muslim Women Are Everything
Fahmida Azim, Seema Yasmin
For the child curious about the diverse world around them, this vibrant collection celebrates Muslim women who have shap
Ages 10–18
A Thunderous Whisper
Christina Diaz Gonzalez
For the child who feels overlooked or small, this powerful story shows how even the quietest whisper can change the cour
Ages 8–12
Xena, Warrior Princess
Unknown
For the middle grader navigating complex moral choices and the weight of responsibility while fighting for what is right
Ages 9–14
Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke, the First Openly Gay MLB Player and Inventor of the High Five
Andrew Maraniss
For the teen athlete wrestling with their identity, this biography reveals the hidden history of a baseball pioneer and
Ages 12–18
Little People, Big Dreams
Malala Yousafzai
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child noticing that things aren't always fair, this inspiring biography shows how one girl's voice can change th
Ages 4–8
Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child learning how to navigate big social feelings, Pete the Cat shares groovy tips on how to be a kind friend a
Ages 4–8
Ganesha Goes Green
Lakshmi Thamizhmani
For the child who loves the Earth and wants to find creative ways to honor their cultural traditions without harming nat
Ages 4–9
No and Me
Delphine de Vigan
For the teen processing the invisible struggles of others, this poignant story explores what happens when a gifted girl
Ages 14–18
Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskegee Airman, Surgeon, and Activist
Barbara Binns
For the student questioning what it means to follow a conscience when rules are unfair. Discover how a Tuskegee Airman f
Ages 10–14
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