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Books for Standing Up for Others

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Lily Quench #6

Lily Quench and the Hand of Manuelo

Natalie Jane Prior

For the young adventurer learning that heroes can wear many disguises and that standing up for what is fair often requir

Ages 8–12

Bree Boyd Is a Legend

Leah Johnson

For the child who feels the weight of adult expectations or the pressure to always be the best while trying to help thei

Ages 8–12

Parrots & Pirates

Elizabeth Levy

For the child who loves asking questions and standing up for what is right. This mystery empowers young readers to trust

Ages 8–12

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

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of grief while feeling the pressure to maintain a perfect public image in a wor

Ages 14–18

Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare

Andrea Balis, Elizabeth Levy

For the child questioning why people sometimes fear those who are different, this narrative history explores the Red Sca

Ages 10–14

My Friend the Enemy

J.B. Cheaney

For the child questioning what it means to be a 'patriot' when others are being treated unfairly. A girl protects a hidd

Ages 8–12

It Ends in Fire

Andrew Shvarts

For the teen grappling with systemic unfairness who wants to see an underdog dismantle a corrupt power structure from th

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

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

For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility and the fear of losing what they love most while standing up f

Ages 9–12

The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame

Holly Black

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a difficult past while trying to decide if they can ever truly trust another

Ages 14–18

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

Ages 5–7

Willy Nilly and Miss Happ #2

The Poison Ivy Case

Joan M. Lexau

For the child who feels unfairly accused and needs help clearing their name. This lighthearted mystery explores the frus

Ages 6–9

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

Tiffany Jewell

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

Ages 10–16

Zebrafish

FableVision

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

Ages 8–12

She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!

Kathryn Lasky

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

Ages 5–10

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

David Elliott

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

Ages 8–12

A Heart in a Body in the World

Deb Caletti

For the teenager grappling with the aftermath of trauma or loss, this powerful story follows a girl running across the c

Ages 14–18

Little Legends #2

The Great Troll Rescue

Tom Percival

For the child who values fairness and is learning to stand up for those who are misunderstood or treated unfairly by oth

Ages 7–10

Dust

Dusti Bowling

For the child learning to navigate chronic illness and finding the bravery to protect a new friend when the world feels

For the child learning that big problems are best solved together, this magical quest shows how bravery and friendship c

Ages 7–10

Forbidden

Eve Bunting

For the teen who needs to see that one person's moral courage can expose deeply hidden community secrets and systemic in

Ages 12–17

Kevin Henkes Mice

Julius, the Baby of the World

Kevin Henkes

For the child who is finding it difficult to share the spotlight with a new baby. This humorous story captures the compl

Ages 4–8

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