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Books for Standing Up for Others

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Cover of Marked Man Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption

Marked Man Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

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

Cover of Anne Frank A Hidden Life

Anne Frank A Hidden Life

Mirjam Pressler

For the reader seeking to understand the real girl behind the famous diary and the historical shadows of the Holocaust t

Cover of A Horse for the Summer

Sandy Lane Stables #1

A Horse for the Summer

Michelle Bates

For the child who forms deep bonds with animals and is learning how to channel their passion into action when something

Ages 8–12

Cover of Roses & Ruin

For the teen grappling with the weight of inherited expectations and the fear that their true self might disappoint thos

Cover of Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb

Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb

Veronica Chambers

For the child who needs to see how one person's voice can change the world. This active biography shows how Shirley Chis

Cover of Sea Turtle School

Sea Turtle School

For the child who wants to help protect the planet, this magical adventure empowers young readers to see themselves as g

Cover of So Tall Within Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

So Tall Within Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

Gary D. Schmidt

For the child grappling with the weight of unfairness, this lyrical biography shows how one woman's immense inner streng

Cover of Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories

Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories

For the child questioning why the world is unfair, these powerful first-person accounts from young Civil Rights leaders

Cover of Cesar Chavez: Crusader for Social Change

Signature Lives

Cesar Chavez: Crusader for Social Change

For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this biography explores the power of nonviolent protest

Cover of Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission

Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission

For the child grappling with the pain of family separation, this moving story follows a girl's journey to find her voice

Cover of Brave and Bold! Female DC Super Heroes Take on the Universe

DC Brave and Bold

Brave and Bold! Female DC Super Heroes Take on the Universe

For the young reader looking for heroines to look up to, this colorful guide explores the courage and compassion of over

Cover of Friends Accept You

Friendship Lessons #2

Friends Accept You

Megan Borgert-Spaniol

For the child learning how to navigate new social circles and understand that everyone has unique traits that make them

Cover of The Killing Code

None Shall Sleep #2

The Killing Code

For the teen seeking a gripping thriller that explores identity and hidden history, this 1940s mystery follows codebreak

Cover of The List

For the child who loves to ask 'why' and feels restricted by rules, this story explores the vital importance of having t

Cover of Make Good Trouble Discover Movements That Sparked Change

Make Good Trouble Discover Movements That Sparked Change

For the teenager who wants to make a difference: this guide explores historical social justice movements to inspire the

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Fairy Tale Letters #2

With Love, Little Red Hen

For the child who loves imagining how their favorite story characters might be friends, this letter-filled adventure sho

Cover of Crunch Time

Mariah Fredericks

For the teen feeling the crushing weight of high expectations and the stress of the SATs as they navigate the pressure t

Cover of The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards

Jigsaw Jones Mystery #5

The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards

For the child who loves solving puzzles and needs to learn how to think through a problem step by step when things go mi

Cover of Lily Quench and the Hand of Manuelo

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

Cover of Bree Boyd Is a Legend

Bree Boyd Is a Legend

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

Cover of Toad Delight

Morris Gleitzman

For the child who feels misunderstood or is trying to find their place in a group, this humorous tale explores building

Cover of The Boy with Flowers in His Hair

The Boy with Flowers in His Hair

For the child navigating a friend's physical change or illness. A gentle metaphor for vulnerability and the power of sta

Cover of A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart

A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart

For the child processing a range of complex feelings after a difficult news event or community tragedy. This poem offers

Cover of We Hold These Truths

Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School #5

We Hold These Truths

Andrew Clements

For the child who loves uncovering secrets in their own backyard. This high-stakes finale celebrates the power of teamwo

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