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Standing Up for Yourself

54 books about standing up for yourself

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of Monstrous Regiment

Monstrous Regiment

Terry Pratchett

For the teen exploring how to define themselves beyond expectations, this witty adventure follows a young woman who join

Cover of Shine

Shine

Lauren Myracle

For the teen navigating the heavy aftermath of trauma while searching for the courage to stand up against injustice and

Ages 14–18

Cover of Chirp

For the child navigating the weight of a difficult secret or processing a family member's health change while finding th

Cover of 12 Hacks to Boost Self-Esteem

12 Hacks to Boost Self-Esteem

For the child who feels self-conscious or struggles with social confidence, this guide offers 12 actionable strategies t

Cover of Totally Joe

For the middle-schooler navigating the complexities of identity, this story follows Joe as he explores being gay, facing

Cover of The Bear and the Nightingale

The Winternight Trilogy #1

The Bear and the Nightingale

Katherine Arden

For the young person navigating a world that demands they shrink themselves or the child feeling caught between ancient

Cover of Girls Don't Fly

Girls Don't Fly

Kristen Chandler

For the teenager feeling weighed down by family obligations and looking for the courage to prioritize their own future a

Cover of Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights, A

Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights, A

For the student curious about their rights and how the law actually works, this lively guide explains the Bill of Rights

Cover of Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels

Enola Holmes Graphic Novels

Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels

Serena Blasco, Nancy Springer

For the child craving autonomy and a sense of purpose, this vibrant mystery series celebrates the courage to forge your

Cover of A Stir of Bones

A Stir of Bones

Nina Kiriki Hoffman

For the teen navigating a restrictive or abusive home environment who finds solace and a sense of agency in secrets, fri

Cover of Saving Juliet

Suzanne Selfors

For the teenager feeling pressured by a parent's expectations or stuck in a life they didn't choose, this journey offers

Cover of Keeping Corner

For the child questioning unfair rules. After losing her husband at age twelve, Leela must navigate restrictive traditio

Cover of 7th Grade Middle School Chronicles

Middle School Chronicles #2

7th Grade Middle School Chronicles

Essynce E. Moore

For the student feeling the weight of peer pressure and social shifts, this teen-authored guide offers a relatable mirro

Cover of The Elf Resistance

The Magi Charter #6

The Elf Resistance

For the young reader questioning how large systems work or feeling the spark of rebellion when they see something that i

Cover of One Evil Summer

Fear Street #26

One Evil Summer

For the teenager who feels like a newcomer is taking over their space or senses something is deeply wrong when adults wo

Cover of Tituba of Salem Village

Tituba of Salem Village

For the child grappling with the realization that justice isn't always fair. This historical novel explores the intersec

Cover of The Once and Future Witches

The Once and Future Witches

For the reader seeking stories of sisterhood and the fight for autonomy, this tale explores finding power when the world

Cover of Girls Resist!

For the teen who sees unfairness in the world and wants to take action. This handbook provides practical tools for organ

Cover of Gravity of Us, The

Gravity of Us, The

For the teen navigating a major move or a high-pressure family change. This story explores finding your voice and first

Cover of Part of Your World

A Twisted Tale #5

Part of Your World

For the reader who loves darker takes on familiar tales and needs to see a hero find her voice after enduring years of l

Cover of Identical

For the teen navigating deep family trauma, this verse novel explores the heavy reality of hidden abuse and the desperat

Cover of Crooked River

Shelley Pearsall

For the child grappling with the difference between what is legal and what is right, this story explores finding the cou

Cover of Prison of Plastic

Epithet Erased #1

Prison of Plastic

For the child navigating the pressure to be 'perfect' while struggling with their own inner world and interpersonal boun

Cover of The Invasion

Animorphs: The Graphic Novel #1

K. A. Applegate, Michael Grant

For the child grappling with the weight of big responsibilities and the feeling that the adults in charge don't see the

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