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Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Standing Up for Yourself

764 books about standing up for yourself

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For the child who has seen someone being treated unkindly and isn't sure how to help. A empowering guide to finding the

For the young athlete struggling with a teammate who won't pass the ball or makes others feel less than, this story tack

Ages 8–12

Epithet Erased #1

Prison of Plastic

Brendan Blaber

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

Ages 10–15

The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #5

Kristy Power!

Ann M. Martin

For the budding leader finding her voice. This guided journal helps kids explore their personality and leadership style

Ages 8–12

The Baby-Sitters Club #87

Stacey and the Bad Girls

Ann M. Martin

For the child feeling the pull of a new, 'cool' crowd and struggling to stay true to themselves and their old friends.

For the child who feels overlooked or needs to find their inner strength, this story of Jim Thorpe shows how grit and ha

Ages 6–10

The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers

The Story of Nelson Mandela

Floyd Stokes

For the child asking big questions about fairness and how one person can change the world. This biography introduces the

For the child who loves to question the rules and test boundaries. A clever student discovers that words only have the p

Ages 8–12

Horrid Henry #8

Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter

Francesca Simon

For the child who loves a bit of mischief and needs to see that even the biggest troublemakers sometimes meet their matc

For the student who wants to see how individual voices can change the world. This accessible biography explores the live

Ages 8–12

Who Was?

Who Was Joan of Arc?

Sarah Winifred Searle, Who HQ

For the child finding their own voice, this graphic biography explores the courage of a girl who led an army and stayed

Ages 8–12

Who HQ Graphic Novels

Who Was Cesar Chavez?

Terry Blas, Who HQ

For the child who asks why some things aren't fair, this graphic novel brings to life the courageous journey of a man wh

Ages 8–12

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

Christine Baldacchino

For the child who expresses themselves in ways that don't fit traditional gender boxes and needs to feel seen, celebrate

Ages 4–8

Dance Class #10

Dance Class: Peer Pressure

Béka

For the child feeling pulled between their love for a hobby and the desire to fit in with friends.

Ages 8–12

Animorphs: The Graphic Novel #1

The Invasion

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

Ages 9–13

The Assignment

Liza Wiemer

For the teen navigating the pressure to stay silent when authority is wrong: a story about two students who refuse a sch

Ages 12–18

My Mother Sends Her Wisdom

Louise McClenathan

For the child who loves a clever puzzle: discover how a mother's sharp mind and tricky riddles can protect a family from

Ages 5–9

Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion

Brad Kessler

For the child who needs to know that being clever is just as powerful as being big. A classic trickster tale about using

Ages 4–8

Passing Playbook, The

Isaac Fitzsimons

For the teenager navigating the complexities of identity while pursuing a passion, this story explores the courage it ta

Ages 12–18

Deer Run Home

Ann Clare LeZotte

For the child navigating a difficult home life or learning to advocate for their own needs. A lyrical exploration of res

Ages 10–14

Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing

Tonya Bolden

For the child curious about how words can change the world, this collection of fifteen iconic American speeches brings h

Ages 8–12

Smash the Patriarchy

Marta Breen

For the teenager questioning the status quo, this graphic guide uses wit and history to unpack systemic unfairness and c

Ages 14–18

On the Subject of Unmentionable Things

Julia Walton

For the teenager navigating the awkwardness of puberty and relationships who needs a reliable, shame-free space to find

Ages 14–18

The Sissy Duckling

Harvey Fierstein

For the child who feels like they don't fit the 'typical' mold of their peers, this story celebrates the courage it take

Ages 4–8

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