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Books for Standing Up for Others
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Theo
Barbara Harrison
Theo performs with puppets on stage and acts with courage off stage after joining the resistance movement in Greece duri
Ages 9–12
Dinosaur Trouble
Dick King-Smith
A pterodactyl and an apatosaurus must ignore their families' old grudges and combine their unique skills to survive the
Ages 6–9
Take a Walk in Their Shoes
Glennette Tilley Turner
Meet fourteen legendary figures like Rosa Parks and Satchel Paige, then step into their world by acting out scenes from
Ages 8–12
I Am #5
I Am One
Susan Verde
A single seed or a lone musical note can spark a movement, showing how small actions and individual voices build toward
Ages 4–8
The Kidnappers
Willo Davis Roberts
Joey has a history of telling tall tales, so when he witnesses a real kidnapping outside his school, he faces a terrifyi
Ages 8–12
The Black Brothers
Lisa Tetzner
Sold to work as a chimney sweep in 19th-century Milan, young Giorgio finds the strength to survive through the bonds of
Ages 10–15
Zella, Zack, and Zodiac
Bill Peet
A kind zebra protects a helpless young ostrich, sparking a lifelong bond that leads to a heroic rescue when a lion threa
Ages 4–8
First Biographies
Frederick Douglass
Lola M. Schaefer
Follow the journey of a man who escaped slavery to become one of history's most powerful writers and speakers for freedo
Ages 5–8
What Can a Citizen Do?
Dave Eggers
Planting a tree or joining a cause can change everything; these rhyming verses show how every small action helps build t
Ages 4–8
Shadow of the Wall #1
Shadow of the Wall
Christa Laird
Misha finds a new sense of purpose within the Warsaw Ghetto when he joins a resistance organization and meets the direct
Ages 11–15
The Forest Queen #1
The Forest Queen
Betsy Cornwell
Sixteen-year-old Sylvie flees to the woods with a band of villagers to escape her brother’s tyranny and protect the loca
Ages 12–18
The Call #2
The Invasion
Peadar Ó Guilín
Exiled to the nightmare of the Grey Land, Nessa must survive the Sidhe and an atmosphere of suspicion in this harrowing
Ages 14–18
DK Readers
The Story of Civil Rights
Wil Mara
The journey for equal rights comes to life through the history of the abolition of slavery, the fight against segregatio
Ages 9–12
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Equality
Billie Jean King
Every person matters, and this guide helps kids spot unfairness, ask important questions, and celebrate the differences
Ages 5–9
Bad Apple #1
Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship
Edward Hemingway
Mac the apple doesn't mind that his best friend is a worm, even when the other apples start to tease him for his unusual
Ages 3–7
Stranger at the Window
Vivien Alcock
Eleven-year-old Leslie starts to see her neighbors in a new light when she gets caught up in their risky plan to help a
Ages 9–12
December Stillness
Mary Downing Hahn
Kelly attempts to reach out to a troubled veteran who haunts the local library, learning the complexities of empathy and
Ages 12–16
World War II #2
Dead in the Water
Chris Lynch
Stationed on an aircraft carrier during World War II, Hank must face the dangers of enemy torpedoes and the harsh realit
Ages 10–14
Golden Boy
Tara Sullivan
In Tanzania, an Albino boy becomes a hunted outsider in a powerful story of survival, heartbreak, and the ultimate fight
Ages 12–18
Feeder #3
Dissent and Intent
Eliza Green
Orphaned students Dom and Warren enter a mysterious education program with hidden motives, determined to uncover the tru
Ages 12–17
The LEGO Batman Movie
I'm Batgirl!
Tracey West
Barbara Gordon is determined to help clean up Gotham City, but she'll have to prove her worth to a Batman who insists on
Ages 4–8
You Are a Star #1
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Dean Robbins
Comic panels and fun facts tell the story of RBG and her lifelong mission to stand up for equality and justice for every
Ages 4–8
Mine Eyes Have Seen
Ann Rinaldi
Annie arrives at a secret Maryland farm in 1859, where she watches her father, John Brown, prepare for a raid that will
Ages 12–17
STAT: Standing Tall and Talented #1
Home Court
Amar'e Stoudemire
Eleven-year-old Amar'e is busy with school and work, but when older boys take over the local court, he must step up to w
Ages 8–12
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