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Books for Standing Up for Others

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Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

David Barclay Moore

For the child exploring how communities stay strong against unfairness, this folk-inspired tale celebrates the magic of

Cover of Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More

Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More

For the young athlete who notices things aren't always fair on the field, this guide explores the history of sports star

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Lightning Girl #3

Secret Supervillain

Alesha Dixon

For the child finding their voice while navigating family expectations, this high-energy adventure celebrates stepping u

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Incredible Shrinking Girl is Totally Famous

The Incredible Shrinking Girl #2

The Incredible Shrinking Girl is Totally Famous

For the child who feels small in a big world, this story follows Violet as she balances a major secret with the desire t

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We Set the Dark on Fire #1

We Set the Dark on Fire

Tehlor Kay Mejia

For the teen navigating the tension between their family's sacrifices and their own growing sense of social justice and

Cover of The Superpower of Kindness

SuperHeart: The Secret Superhero #1

The Superpower of Kindness

J. A. Aitchison

For the child who wants to be a hero, this early chapter book shows how empathy and small gestures can become a real-lif

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Chaos Walking #2

The Ask and the Answer

For the teenager grappling with complex moral choices and the realization that power often comes at the cost of truth an

Cover of Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City

Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City

For the child who loves animals and wants to see how even the smallest voices can stand up for nature, this true story s

Cover of Minerva Keen's Detective Club

Minerva Keen's Detective Club

James Patterson, Keir Graff

For the child who thrives on logic and finding where they fit in, this mystery celebrates how a group of 'misfits' can o

Cover of Courage & Defiance Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark

Courage & Defiance Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark

Deborah Hopkinson

For the child who asks how one person can make a difference in a world of unfairness, this book shows how courage and te

Cover of Angel Fever

L. A. Weatherly

For the teen navigating the high stakes of loyalty and sacrifice while questioning everything they thought they knew abo

Cover of Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

Sue Stauffacher

For the child learning about courage in the face of unfairness, this powerful story shows how one woman used her voice a

Cover of Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride

Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride

For the child learning about fairness and the power of their own voice, this rhythmic biography celebrates the unstoppab

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Mo & Dale Mysteries #3

The Odds of Getting Even

For the child learning that justice and family are complicated, follow Mo and Dale as they navigate a legal trial and a

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Newbery Award Library #1

Newbery Award Library

Esther Forbes, Elizabeth George Speare, Scott O'Dell, William Pène du Bois

For the middle-grade reader navigating their own sense of independence and looking for courage in the face of big life c

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The Junior Novel

For the child discovering their own inner strength, this action-packed origin story follows a young warrior finding her

Cover of Mermaid School

Mermaid School #1

For the child feeling nervous about their first day or wondering if they will find their place in a new group.

Cover of Joust of Honor

For the child who values standing up for what is right even when it is hard, this medieval adventure explores the import

Cover of The Way of the Sword

Young Samurai #2

The Way of the Sword

For the child seeking their place in a world where they feel like an outsider, this high-stakes adventure emphasizes tha

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DK Readers Level 2: LEGO Star Wars

Free the Galaxy

Himani Khatreja

For the child who loves heroes and needs a boost in reading confidence. Join the crew of the Ghost on a brave rescue mis

Cover of This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work

This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work

For the young person ready to understand systemic unfairness and find their voice, this workbook provides the language t

Cover of Zebrafish

For the middle schooler looking to make a difference: follow five friends who turn their rock band's fame into a powerfu

Cover of She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!

She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!

For the child who loves animals and wants to speak up against unfairness. See how two women turned their outrage into ac

Cover of Jeremy Cabbage and the Living Museum of Human Oddballs and Quadruped Delights

Jeremy Cabbage and the Living Museum of Human Oddballs and Quadruped Delights

For the child who feels like an outsider or is starting to notice fairness and unfairness in the world around them.

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