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Standing Up for Yourself

92 books about standing up for yourself

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of Don't Call It Paradise

The Paradise Series #2

Don't Call It Paradise

For the teen processing a confusing or uncomfortable memory from the past. Maddie visits a friend only to realize someth

Cover of Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors

Aunt Nancy

Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors

Phyllis Root

For children learning to set boundaries with tricky people, these funny tales show how a little wit and a cool head can

Ages 6–9

Cover of Three Tasks for a Dragon

Three Tasks for a Dragon

For the child who prefers books and kindness over rough-and-tumble play, this witty quest proves that solving problems w

Cover of Quaking

Kathryn Erskine

For the teen feeling like an outsider in their own home, this story explores how to find your voice and choose peace in

Cover of Frank and the Big Mistake

Frank and the Big Mistake

Martha Brockenbrough

For the child learning to navigate tricky social boundaries when a high-energy houseguest or younger sibling disrupts th

Cover of This Journal Belongs to Indi: A Cinderella Fractured Fairy Tale

This Journal Belongs to Indi: A Cinderella Fractured Fairy Tale

Stephanie True Peters

For the child navigating the ups and downs of a blended family, this modern diary captures the humor and heart of findin

Cover of Sylvia Rivera

Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving

For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f

Cover of Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports

Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports

Katherine Locke, Nicole Melleby

For children who love sports but feel like they don't fit the traditional mold, these inspiring true stories celebrate q

Cover of Dear God, Help Love, Earl

Dear God, Help Love, Earl

For the child who feels powerless against a school bully and needs to see the messy, often funny reality of standing up

Cover of Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up

Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up

Melissa Thomson

For the child who tries to be good but finds themselves in sticky situations when classmates push their buttons.

Cover of Tye May and the Magic Brush

Tye May and the Magic Brush

For the child who wonders how their art could change the world. A young artist uses a magical gift to stand up to greed

Cover of Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

Sue Stauffacher

For the child learning about courage in the face of unfairness, this powerful story shows how one woman used her voice a

Cover of Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City

Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City

For the child who loves animals and wants to see how even the smallest voices can stand up for nature, this true story s

Cover of Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More

Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More

For the young athlete who notices things aren't always fair on the field, this guide explores the history of sports star

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The Pony-Mad Princess #7

Princess Ellie's Summer Holiday

For the child who loves horses and needs a gentle lesson in how to handle bossy peers with grace and bravery.

Cover of The Basket Counts

Matt Christopher Sports

The Basket Counts

Matt Christopher

For the child navigating unfair treatment from peers, this story explores how to handle prejudice on the court while sta

Cover of The Twenty-One Mile Swim

Matt Christopher Sports Classics

The Twenty-One Mile Swim

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels small or underestimated, Joseph's journey across a twenty-one-mile lake shows that grit and prac

Cover of Frindle

Andrew Clements School Stories #1

Andrew Clements

For the clever child who questions the status quo, this story celebrates how one creative idea can spark a movement and

Cover of For the Duration

26 Fairmount Avenue #8

For the Duration

For the child curious about history and how families stay strong during difficult times, this memoir explores life's sma

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A Dip of the Antlers

For the child navigating the unspoken rules of the playground and the pressure to prove themselves among peers.

Cover of Much Ado About Aldo

Much Ado About Aldo

Johanna Hurwitz

For the sensitive child who feels deeply for all living things and is beginning to question where their food comes from.

Cover of The Kidnapping of Suzie Q.

The Kidnapping of Suzie Q.

For the teen processing the reality of unexpected danger. This tense survival story explores the psychological resilienc

Cover of Lowriders Blast from the Past

Lowriders Blast from the Past

For the child who feels like an outsider, this vibrant journey through Chicano history celebrates finding your crew and

Cover of Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells

Paisley Hanover #1

Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells

For the teen navigating the messy world of high school rumors and social hierarchies while trying to stay true to her ow

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