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Books for Standing Up for Others

4,893 books

0–3 yrs156 books

4–7 yrs1242 books

8–11 yrs

2184 books

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For the child who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start. This graphic novel follows a group of frien

Ages 8–12

Don't Laugh at Me

Steve Seskin, Allen Shamblin

For the child noticing differences in others or themselves, this song-turned-story builds bridges of empathy through the

Ages 4–8

Todos Iguales - All Equal

Christy Hale

For the child noticing when things aren't fair, this bilingual true story shows how a community's courage led to the fir

Ages 6–10

Tethered to Other Stars

Elisa Stone Leahy

For the child grappling with the weight of family secrets and the desire to protect their community when the world feels

Ages 8–12

Tasty Baby Belly Buttons

Judy Sierra

For the child learning that being small doesn't mean being powerless. This brave girl uses her wits to protect those she

Ages 4–8

Cover of Muckrakers: How Ida Tarbell, Upton Sinclair, and Lincoln Steffens Helped Expose Scandal, Inspire Reform, and Invent Investigative Journalism

Muckrakers: How Ida Tarbell, Upton Sinclair, and Lincoln Steffens Helped Expose Scandal, Inspire Reform, and Invent Investigative Journalism

Ann Bausum

For the teen who questions what is true and what is fair, this book reveals how bold writers changed history by exposing

Ages 12–18

Greatest Skating Race: A World War II Story from the Netherlands, The

Louise Borden

For the child learning that even small acts of courage can change lives, this story follows a young skater helping other

Ages 7–10

Unraveling Freedom: The Battle for Democracy on the Home Front During World War I

Ann Bausum

For the student grappling with how fear can change a country, this powerful history explores the fragile nature of civil

Ages 12–18

Diamonds in the Shadow

Caroline B. Cooney

For parents of teens discussing global citizenship and the complex reality of refugees, where doing the right thing isn'

Ages 12–17

Every Human Has Rights: A Photographic Declaration for Kids

National Geographic, Mary Robinson (foreword)

For the young activist beginning to notice global inequality, this powerful visual guide explains why every person deser

Ages 10–14

Life and Death of Adolf Hitler, The

James Cross Giblin

For the student asking how one person could cause such devastation, this biography provides a clear, documented look at

Ages 10–15

The Children of the Black Moon

Joseph John Lee

For the reader grappling with where they belong when their community or family expectations clash with their true identi

Ages 12–18

Crafting Change: Handmade Activism, Past and Present

Jessica Vitkus

For the teen who wants to make a difference and loves working with their hands, this guide explores how crafting can be

Ages 12–18

Don't Breathe a Word

Jordyn Taylor

For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit into elite circles while uncovering uncomfortable truths about the insti

Ages 14–18

The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change

Elizabeth Rusch

For the teenager who feels overwhelmed by the climate crisis and wants to understand how the American legal system can b

Ages 12–18

Amelia to Zora: Twenty-Six Women Who Changed the World

Cynthia Chin-Lee

For the child who needs to see that heroes come from every background, these 26 mini-biographies celebrate the courage a

Ages 7–12

A Good Night for Freedom

Barbara Olenyik Morrow

For the child grappling with the difference between what they want and what is right, this story explores the weight of

Ages 7–10

Irena's Children

Tilar J. Mazzeo

For the child curious about real-life heroes who stood up against injustice. This biography explores how one woman's cou

Ages 10–14

Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909

Michelle Markel

For the child who asks why things aren't fair at school or home, this inspiring true story shows how one girl's voice sp

Ages 5–9

The Strangers

Ann Schlee

For the child who wonders how they would act in a crisis, this story explores the weight of keeping secrets and the quie

For the child questioning the world around them, this story follows thirteen-year-old Polly as she finds her voice withi

Ages 9–12

Bindi Wildlife Adventures #6

Roar!

Bindi Irwin

For the young animal lover who wants to save the world, this adventure builds empathy for endangered species through a h

Ages 7–10

Hank the Cowdog #13

The Wounded Buzzard on Christmas Eve

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves to laugh at silly misunderstandings and needs a brave, if slightly bumbling, hero to show them t

Ages 8–12

Sam and the Moon Queen

Alison Cragin Herzig, Jane Lawrence Mali

For the child noticing the world's inequalities for the first time. Sam discovers a girl living in his building's baseme

Ages 9–12

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