Books for Standing Up for Others

For the teen who feels the weight of a broken world and needs to see that even the most unlikely group can fight back ag

Striking photographs and biographies celebrate thirteen Black women who blazed trails in science, the arts, and law to c

For the child who wonders what it takes to stand up for their beliefs, even when it's hard. Learn how William Penn's cou

Trapped in a life she didn't choose, Shabanu must protect her daughter while navigating a dangerous blood feud and the h

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

Fourteen-year-old Heera learns kung fu to protect her body and her future, leading her on a daring rescue mission from r

Hunted by her famous brother Sherlock through the dark streets of Victorian London, Enola Holmes must find a missing lad

For the young reader seeking inspiration to lead and stand for their beliefs, even when the world is in turmoil and the

A spring egg hunt in Vermont gets weird when genetically altered chicks and a new bully turn the classroom upside down.

For the teen grappling with questions of autonomy and sacrifice while navigating high-stakes pressure to protect those t

For the child grappling with the unfairness of history, this story follows a boy who chooses friendship and empathy over

For the teen navigating the tension between family loyalty and personal ethics while deciding where they stand in a chan

Strict Moral Statutes rule Ember’s world, but when the boy she loves arrests her mother, she must decide whether to stay

Follow the complete origin story of Steve Rogers as he transforms from an ordinary man into the legendary hero known as

Corey Birdsong has finally reached safety in Canada, but he risks his new life to help other runaway slaves find their w

A clear, supportive guide to help children recognize the different forms of bullying and learn practical, safe strategie

After a sexual assault, Zoe and her field hockey teammates transform into a group of vigilantes seeking justice in their

For the teenager who wants to change the world but feels overwhelmed by the cost: a powerful look at activism, online ha

No one ever leaves the village of Wormwood, but when a neighbor vanishes into a forest of beasts, Vega Jane must decode

Louise realizes that one person might not be enough to stop a bully, so she rallies her entire class to work together an

Abel enters the dangerous world of underground dragon racing to stop a villain who is hacking dragon DNA and causing cha

For the teenager asking why society feels unfair, this powerful history reveals how systemic inequality was built and th

For the child who hates seeing things treated unfairly. Neil and Emily Parker must prove a Golden Retriever's innocence

For the child who wonders why some people are left out or how to welcome others, this guide explains how to celebrate th