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Books for Standing Up for Others

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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

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Signature Lives

Cesar Chavez: Crusader for Social Change

Brenda Haugen

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

Ages 10–14

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Undercover Latina

For the child navigating how they present themselves to the world while staying true to their roots and standing up for

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

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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 Undisclosed

For the teen exploring the weight of high expectations and the courage it takes to advocate for social justice while sta

Cover of Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words

Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words

For the child who expresses themselves through movement or for those curious about how a quiet hero can make a world of

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

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

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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

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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 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

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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

Cover of The Friendship

Logan Family #6

Mildred D. Taylor

For the child grappling with the unfairness of history, this short but powerful story examines how systemic racism can s

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John H. Ritter's Baseball Novels #1

The Boy Who Saved Baseball

For the child who loves the underdog and needs to find their voice when local history and community pride are on the lin

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Real-Life Heroes

James Buckley (Jr.)

Introduce your child to the incredible true stories of doctors, explorers, and everyday people who used their courage to

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Squire & Knight #1

Squire & Knight

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

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The Books of Ember #1

The City of Ember

For the child who asks 'what if' about the future and loves to solve puzzles, this story follows two friends finding hop

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Richard Glenn Ungar

For the child questioning the path chosen for them by others. This high-stakes adventure explores finding the courage to

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