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Books for Standing Up for Others

408 books

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Dissected Lives

African American Leaders Fight for Freedom

Dissected Lives

For the middle-grade student curious about how ordinary people change the world through courage and persistence. This hi

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The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone #2

The Charnel Prince

For the reader ready to face grand shadows, this epic fantasy explores standing tall against corruption and darkness whe

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The Scholomance #3

The Golden Enclaves

Naomi Novik

For the teen grappling with the weight of global responsibility and the realization that the systems meant to protect us

Ages 14–18

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Queer and Fearless

For the child curious about LGBTQ+ history and looking for role models who stood up for fairness and identity.

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Young Heroes #2

Hippolyta and the Curse of the Amazons

Jane Yolen, Robert J. Harris

For the child grappling with the weight of tradition versus their own sense of right and wrong, or those navigating comp

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A Few Thoughts About Bullying for My Little Friends Everywhere

Martha Williams

For the child grappling with peer pressure or unkindness. This gentle guide helps little ones understand bullying and fi

Cover of White Lilacs

For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story explores how a community finds strength when their

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Who HQ Graphic Novels

Who Was Cesar Chavez?

Terry Blas, Who HQ

For the child who asks why some things aren't fair, this graphic novel brings to life the courageous journey of a man wh

Cover of Emma's Poem

For the child who wants to understand how one person can make a difference or why the Statue of Liberty welcomes people

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Sometimes People March

For the child who asks why people gather in the streets, this book explores how collective action and shared goals can b

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The Scholomance #2

The Last Graduate

For the teen navigating a high-stakes environment where survival depends on collective action rather than going it alone

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Kids Talk about Bullying

Help your little one navigate tricky playground dynamics and social challenges with this gentle guide to understanding a

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Patricia C. McKissack

For the child exploring how compassion can bridge cultural divides, even when society says stay apart. A story of braver

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Rock and the River, The

For the child navigating conflicting loyalties or questioning how to stand up for justice when the people they love disa

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The Little Book of LGBTQ+

For the teenager or ally seeking clear answers about gender, sexuality, and history in a gentle, easy to understand guid

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Comrades for the Charter

Geoffrey Trease

For the young reader starting to ask why some people have so much while others have so little, and what it means to stan

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Dealing with Bullying

Teasing Isn't Funny

Melissa Higgins

For the child who needs help understanding the line between a joke and a jab, this guide helps kids navigate social boun

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Johnny Dixon #9

The Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder

Brad Strickland

For the child who needs to know that true friendship means showing up for someone even when they've made a dangerous mis

Cover of Rebel Angels

For the teen navigating the weight of family expectations while yearning for a secret life of magic, autonomy, and siste

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Rainbow Relatives

Sudi "Rick" Karatas

A supportive guide for parents and educators navigating conversations about LGBTQ+ identity, family structures, and rais

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Secret Identity

Wendelin Van Draanen

For the child who feels powerless against a school bully and needs a clever, digital-age way to stand up for themselves

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The Animals of Farthing Wood #6

Battle for the Park

For the child learning that protecting one's community requires courage and cooperation when faced with unexpected threa

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Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest of the Jedi #2

Justina Ireland

For the child learning to find their inner strength and trust their training when facing big, scary challenges for the f

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The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

For the child facing a playground bully or feeling small, this story uses a classic Bible lesson to show how faith can b

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