Books for Standing Up for Others

Paula wants to be friends with the new girl on the block, but she soon discovers that true friendship means standing tog

The glittering allure of Los Angeles street life begins to fade for fifteen-year-old Kicks as she watches her closest fr

Forced into a terrifying internment camp in a futuristic America, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must find the courage to

For the teen starting to question how much the government should know, this unsparing look at J. Edgar Hoover explores t

For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren

For the teenager navigating the aftermath of trauma, this gripping mystery explores healing, digital privacy, and how we

For the child who feels their hard work goes unnoticed or struggles with a bossy partner who takes all the credit.

For the teen navigating the pressure of hidden talents and the fear of being truly seen while finding where they belong

Cucumber and Almond reach the Flower Kingdom to find a missing princess, only to discover the entire royal family vanish

For the child who feels things aren't quite fair or notices when others are being manipulated. This quirky space adventu

For the middle-grade reader asking big questions about protest, power, and how a single photograph can change how the wo

For the child who loves tales of real-life heroism and needs a boost of inspiration to see the extraordinary impact one

For the child who feels a strong sense of responsibility toward their community. This high-stakes adventure explores the

For the child stepping into a leadership role or facing a daunting change, this epic finale explores the courage needed

For the teen grappling with what it means to do the right thing when everyone else is looking the other way, even at a s

A runaway slave and a boy seeking a reward must navigate the dangerous Okefenokee Swamp together in this tense 1864 surv

Mara is caught in a heartbreaking storm of loyalty and doubt when her twin brother is accused of a crime by one of her c

Giant bats, jewel spiders, and a looming troll invasion threaten Gehenna as Lily and Thorn race to uncover the mystery b

For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility or searching for hope when the world feels dark and overwhelmi

For the teen navigating complex social groups and learning that standing up for what is right often means questioning th

A legendary runaway with amazing athletic feats attempts to heal the racial rifts of a divided small town through his my

For the child asking difficult questions about history or injustice, this book provides a sensitive yet factual guide to

For the teenager navigating a world of high expectations and hidden truths, this high-stakes adventure explores finding

For the teen exploring the boundaries of their own identity and what it means to be truly human while standing up for th