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Books for Standing Up for Others
4,893 books
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Bad Secrets! Bullying is NOT cool!
Keesha L. Pittman
For the child who needs a boost of confidence after a difficult day at school. This book empowers young readers to embra
Ages 4–8
The Cat who Came in Off the Roof
Annie M. G. Schmidt
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with shyness, this whimsical tale celebrates finding your voice an
Ages 8–12
Bullying is Never Okay!
Sylvia Crunden
For the child navigating tricky playground dynamics or facing unkind words from peers. This story helps little ones iden
Ages 4–8
The Shark God
Rafe Martin
For the child learning about the balance of power and kindness, this legendary tale explores standing up to unfairness w
Ages 5–9
Numbering All the Bones
Ann Rinaldi
For the young reader processing the heavy weight of history and the search for family in the face of systemic injustice
Ages 10–14
Antiracist Kitchen, The: 21 Stories (and Recipes)
Nadia L. Hohn
For children processing their place in a multicultural world, this anthology uses the kitchen table to explore heritage,
Ages 8–12
A Bird Is a Bird
written and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell
For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for where they belong. A soulful story about choosing who you w
Ages 8–12
The Logan Family Saga #1
The Land
Mildred D. Taylor
For the young person grappling with unfairness and the search for where they belong, this powerful story explores buildi
Ages 12–18
Regarding the... #1
Trial by Journal
Kate Klise
For the child who asks big questions about what is fair: a sixth grader navigates the complex world of the legal system
Ages 9–12
Wiktor the Brave Hedgehog
Ewa Jedynowicz-Hrycyna
For the child who thrives on gentle guidance and stories about helping others. These short tales build emotional intelli
Ages 3–5
Dreamhunter Duology #1
Dreamhunter
Elizabeth Knox
For the teenager beginning to see the complex machinery of the adult world and the ethics of how we use our natural reso
Ages 12–18
Word to Caesar
Geoffrey Trease
For the child finding their courage when the stakes are high, this gripping historical journey proves that one young per
Ages 10–14
Harriet's Ruffled Feathers: The Woman Who Saved Millions of Birds
Joy McCullough
For the child who loves the birds in their backyard and wants to know how one person's voice can change the world for an
Ages 4–8
The Nowhere Girls
Amy Reed
For the teenager navigating the complexities of high school social dynamics and finding the courage to speak up against
Ages 14–18
Cahoots!
Ted E Neill
For the child who feels overlooked or underestimated, this mystery reinforces that young people have the power and intel
Ages 8–12
Güero #2
They Call Her Fregona
David Bowles
For the child learning how to support a friend through a family crisis, this verse novel explores first love, cultural i
Ages 8–12
Popstar Monster Slayer
Charlie Mars
For the child who loves the spotlight but needs to know that real magic happens when friends work together to stand up f
Ages 8–15
Hawksmaid: The Untold Story of Robin Hood and Maid Marian
Kathryn Lasky
For the teen who wants to find their own voice and stand up for others, this story of a girl finding her power through n
Ages 12–16
Earthsinger Chronicles #1
Song of Blood & Stone
L. Penelope
For the young reader exploring their own identity and finding strength in being different while navigating a world that
Ages 13–18
Jacob Riis's Camera: Bringing Light to Tenement Children
Alexis O'Neill
For the child who asks why some people have so much while others have so little, this biography shows how one person use
Ages 7–11
Autobiography of My Dead Brother
Walter Dean Myers
For the teen navigating the heartbreak of watching a childhood friend drift toward a dangerous path and the struggle to
Ages 12–18
Pale Male, Citizen Hawk of New York City
Janet Schulman
For the child who loves the birds in their backyard and wonders how animals live in the city, this true story shows how
Ages 5–9
You Can Count On Me
Hasitha And Sandunika
For the child who feels left out because they don't quite fit the mold. A lonely single sock learns that true friends va
Ages 2–6
Luba: The Angel of Bergen-Belsen
Michelle McCann
For the child grappling with the reality of hard history, this story offers a powerful model of how one person's compass
Ages 8–12
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