Books for Standing Up for Others

For the young reader who loves mythology and needs to see that even under immense pressure, keeping a cool head and work

For the reader who loves the thrill of solving a puzzle and the satisfaction of standing up for what is right.

Thousands of enslaved people fought for the British during the American Revolution, risking everything for a promise of

For the child who wonders why some people don't get the credit they deserve. This inspiring biography reveals the hidden

For the child who has been told they aren't strong enough or big enough to try. This inspiring true story shows how one

Susan and Nick are on the verge of returning home from the magical land of O, but dark forces are determined to keep the

Two teenagers lie about their ages to enlist in 1940, leading them from military training to the intense, real-life sieg

For the teen navigating the pressures of fitting in while staying true to their own moral compass. A story about the wei

Linden the faerie must venture into the human world on a dangerous quest to save her people's lost magic with the help o

For the child curious about global events or needing a perspective shift on their own life by hearing the real voices of

Siblings Edward and Amanda step in to help an elderly neighbor whose love for feeding pigeons has turned her into the ne

For the student exploring the complexities of American history: this detailed guide uses primary sources to reveal the i

For the child finding their voice in the face of unfairness. Follow Cesar Chavez's journey from a quiet boy to a brave l

Danny Tozer is inherited world-class superpowers just as she is finding her true self, forcing her to defend the planet

When children from 2023 send life-saving information back to 1944, they accidentally rewrite history and must race to un

Rachel and Samuel join their rival paleontologist fathers on a high-stakes 1800s dinosaur hunt where the competition is

For the child who feels the need to hide a part of themselves. A thrilling sled dog race helps a girl find the courage t

A boy's anger and grief burn through these free-verse poems after his mother flees Myanmar without him. It is a raw look

Everyday moments at home, with friends, and in the classroom show how small choices and helpful actions define what it m

For the teen navigating the world with a physical disability who wants to see their strength, resilience, and sharp mind

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or is navigating the changing rules of school friendships with a fr

Family and survival collide in this story about the grit it takes to keep playing the game when the odds are against you

For the child learning to navigate big emotions and social interactions, follow Guppy as they discover that being kind i

For the child curious about their Jewish heritage, this rhythmic retelling introduces the bravery of Queen Esther and th