wonderlit

Books
Collections
Guides

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Collections
Guides
About
Terms
Privacy

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

Browse → Themes → Standing Up for Yourself

Standing Up for Yourself

764 books about standing up for yourself

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Alchemy and Meggy Swann

Karen Cushman

For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with a difficult parent, Meggy's journey through 16th-century Lond

Ages 10–14

Taking Sides

Gary Soto

For the teen navigating the tension between two worlds, whether switching neighborhoods, schools, or groups of friends w

Ages 10–14

Quincy and Buck #2

Quincy and Buck

Camille Matthews

For the child feeling nervous about a new experience or struggling with a peer who isn't being kind. Learn to navigate t

Ages 4–8

Landry News, The

Andrew Clements

For the child who wants to stand up for what is right. When a student's classroom newspaper creates a stir, she learns t

Ages 8–12

What You Never Knew About

Taylor Swift

Mandy R Marx

For the child who loves to sing and create, this biography follows Taylor Swift's journey from a young songwriter to a g

Ages 7–11

Bright star

Yuyi Morales

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a big, noisy world and needs a reminder of their inner strength and the beauty th

Ages 4–8

The Girl Who Spun Gold

Virginia Hamilton

For the child feeling pressure to meet impossible expectations. This West Indian Rumpelstiltskin retelling explores find

Ages 5–10

The Grouchy Ladybug

Eric Carle

For the child who struggles with sharing or feels the need to pick a fight when they are feeling small.

Ages 3–7

Molly's Family

Nancy Garden

For the child who feels their home life looks different from their friends' and needs to see that every kind of family i

Ages 4–8

Toni & Slade Morrison's Fables

A Toni Morrison Treasury

Toni Morrison, Slade Morrison

For the child feeling restricted by adult rules, these stories celebrate the vibrant inner world of children and their n

Ages 4–9

Out of the Storm

Joanne Marks

For the child grappling with the silent weight of anxiety following a life-altering event. This story offers a gentle ha

Ages 8–12

Mr. Wolf's Pancakes

Jan Fearnley

For the child learning about the importance of helping out and why we can't expect rewards when we haven't contributed t

Ages 4–8

Frank's Red Hat

Sean E. Avery

For the child who loves to stand out, even when everyone else is trying to blend in. A penguin's bold red hat sparks a j

Ages 3–7

Baby Professor

The Great US and Britain Breakup

Baby Professor

For the child curious about why America is a separate country, this visual guide breaks down the complex reasons behind

Ages 7–10

Queer and Fearless

Rob Sanders

For the child curious about LGBTQ+ history and looking for role models who stood up for fairness and identity.

Ages 8–12

Abuelita and Me

Leonarda Carranza

For children processing the confusion and hurt of seeing a loved one treated unfairly because of how they look or speak.

Ages 4–8

Ol' Mama Squirrel

David Ezra Stein

For the child who needs to see that even the smallest voices can be mighty when protecting those they love.

Ages 3–7

The Brand New Kid

Katie Couric

For the child who feels like an outsider or the one who needs a gentle push to welcome a new classmate who looks or spea

For the teenager who feels like their parents just don't understand the gravity of their problems, even when those probl

Ages 10–14

Soren's Seventh Song

Dave Eggers

For the child who dances to their own beat and feels constrained by the status quo. A witty celebration of artistic expe

Ages 4–8

The Little Truck

Unknown

For the teenager starting to question the world around them and looking for the courage to stand up for their rights and

Ages 13–18

Imani #1

Imani and the Great Hair Experiment

Cicely Lewis

For the child questioning societal beauty standards or wanting to explore their natural hair journey with confidence.

For the teen navigating the intense pressure of social circles and complicated family expectations while trying to find

Ages 13–18

Mental Toughness for Girl Athletes

Maximus Stone

For the girl athlete facing competition nerves, this guide builds the grit and focus needed to handle pressure on and of

Ages 10–17

1...9 10 11 12 13...32