Books for Standing Up for Others

For teens grappling with the weight of family secrets or systemic injustice, this lyrical journey follows a mother and d

The brutal reality of the 1860s comes into focus through the history of a divided nation fighting over slavery, freedom,

A heartfelt letter attached to a kite carries an apology to a beloved former servant for the unfair rules of segregation

Resistance bubbles over in a fictional land as the poor rise up against three gluttonous rulers in this classic revoluti

Wilma Mankiller returns to the Oklahoma hills of her childhood to lead her people and champion Native American civil rig

For the teen navigating the messy transition to high school who needs to see that standing up for what is right is just

Charlie accidentally turns into a beetle and gets captured, leaving his friend Suzanne to use a Bug-a-View device to shr

For the child who feels unheard or communicates differently. A gentle story about a small boy who uses non-verbal gestur

For the teen navigating the tension between their private identity and public perception while standing up for their fam

A secret network of safe houses and brave abolitionists helps freedom seekers navigate the dangerous path from the South

For the nature-loving child who marvels at the unexpected beauty found in the middle of a bustling city, featuring a res

For the young reader questioning why things are the way they are, this history of the suffrage movement shows how persis

For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This gentle memoir helps little ones understand courage and the

For the child navigating a new environment where the rules feel unfair, this story explores finding your voice and stand

Witness the history of Greenwood, the wealthy Black Wall Street, and the devastating two-day attack that became a turnin

For the teenager navigating the pressure of artistic talent and the fierce, sometimes scary responsibility of protecting

For the young reader who feels restricted by social rules or wants to stand up for what is fair, even when it means stan

Black youth find a voice for self-love and community strength as they navigate racial differences and learn the meaning

A famous opera singer arrives at Marlinspike Hall just as a priceless gem vanishes, leaving Tintin to untangle a web of

Claire Dussois risks everything in occupied Belgium when a B-17 bomber crash-lands, bringing a mysterious pilot who chan

Shy village boy Rowan must venture into dangerous lands to save those he loves in this fantasy adventure set in the spra

For the teenager navigating the pressure of cliques or the fear of losing a best friend to a group that doesn't share th

Adelice is a Spinster, torn from her family because of her rare ability to weave the very fabric of her dystopian world.

For the child grappling with the weight of history and systemic unfairness, this dual-timeline story offers a path throu