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Books for Standing Up for Others
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Daughter of Xanadu
Dori Jones Yang
Princess Emmajin trains to be a warrior in 13th-century Mongolia, but her world changes forever when she meets the trave
Ages 12–18
A Plan for the People: Nelson Mandela's Hope for His Nation
Lindsey McDivitt
For children asking why the world isn't always fair, this inspiring biography shows how one man's courage and patience h
Ages 6–9
The Shade Tree
Suzy Lee
A clever traveler outwits a greedy man to win back the cool shade of a great tree for the whole community in this painte
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
Muzoon: A Syrian Refugee Speaks Out
Muzoon Almellehan, Wendy Pearlman
Follow Muzoon’s journey from a Syrian village to Jordanian refugee camps and her rise as a global advocate fighting for
Ages 10–15
Arrowhawk
Lola M. Schaefer
A wounded red-tailed hawk fights for survival in the wild before human rescuers step in to help him heal and return to t
Ages 5–10
iBoy
Kevin Brooks
A freak accident with a cellphone transforms Tom into a living app with the power to hack any system and take on London'
Ages 14–18
No and Me
Delphine de Vigan
Thirteen-year-old Lou forms an unlikely bond with a homeless girl, sparking a journey that challenges her understanding
Ages 14–18
The Owl Keeper
Christine Brodien-Jones
For the child who feels the weight of the world's problems and needs to see that even the smallest person can stand up a
Ages 8–12
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
City of Cannibals
Ricki Thompson
For the young reader navigating the complicated reality of a difficult home life and seeking the courage to find a place
Ages 10–14
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
Consider the Octopus
Nora Raleigh Baskin, Gae Polisner
For the child who wants to save the planet but feels too small to make a difference, this shipboard adventure turns envi
Ages 8–12
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
Turtle's Race with Beaver
Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac
For the child encountering a neighborhood braggart or learning that using your head is often better than using your musc
Ages 4–8
Wodney Wat #1
Hooway for Wodney Wat
Helen Lester
Rodney gets teased for his speech impediment, but a showdown with the class bully proves that his unique way of talking
Ages 4–8
Between Mom and Jo
Julie Anne Peters
Nick finds himself caught in the middle of his two moms' marital problems, struggling to keep his family together during
Ages 12–17
Theodore Boone #3
The Accused
John Grisham
Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone usually watches the law from the sidelines, but now he must use his legal skills to cle
Ages 9–13
Wolf's Favor
Fulvio Testa
For the child learning that one kind choice can change everything. Explore how a single 'unlikely' favor can ripple thro
Ages 4–8
Warriors: The Prophecies Begin (Graphic Novel) #3
The Prophecies Begin: Graphic Novel 3
Erin Hunter
Fireheart’s wild adventures come to life in this fast-paced graphic novel full of clan rivalries, feline secrets, and fo
Ages 8–12
The Best Me I Can Be #5
I Accept You as You Are!
David Parker
Embrace the things that make your friends different while celebrating what makes you special in this gentle guide to kin
Ages 3–6
The Mysterious Benedict Society #2
The Perilous Journey
Trenton Lee Stewart
A celebratory scavenger hunt turns into a high-stakes rescue mission as four gifted children race to find their mentor b
Ages 8–12
Elf Realm #2
The High Road
Daniel Kirk
Matt and Becky journey to the northern pole and the kingdom of Helfratheim to stop a mass sacrifice and save the roots o
Ages 9–12
The End of the Wild #1
The End of the Wild
Nicole Helget
For the child grappling with the realization that doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when family surviv
Ages 8–12
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