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Standing Up for Yourself

Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

3,115 books about standing up for yourself

0–3 yrs211 books

4–7 yrs1039 books

8–11 yrs1091 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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For the child carrying a heavy secret or processing a difficult past, this story offers a path toward finding your voice

Cover of It Only Happens in the Movies

It Only Happens in the Movies

For the teenager navigating the gap between cinematic romance and messy reality, this story offers a sharp, feminist loo

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The Ruby Veil #1

Beyond the Ruby Veil

Mara Fitzgerald

For the teen who feels like they have to be 'good' to be worthy, this dark fantasy explores a girl who chooses power and

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12–18 yrs

726 books

Against the Odds

Malala Yousafzai

Claire Throp

For the child who asks why some children can't go to school, this biography introduces a young girl who bravely stood up

Ages 7–10

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The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights #3

Rapunzel Rewoven

Alexandria Rogers

For the child finding their own voice and independence while navigating complex family bonds and the desire to protect t

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Rumblewick's Diary #3

My Unwilling Witch Gets a Makeover

For the child who prefers mud and mess over fancy dresses, or the one struggling with high-pressure social expectations

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The Second-best Haunted Hotel #1

The Second-best Haunted Hotel on Mercer Street

Cory Putman Oakes

For the child who values family traditions and worries about being replaced by the latest trend. This spooky, funny myst

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Matt the Gooseherd

For the child grappling with feelings of unfairness or being bullied by someone in power, this clever folk tale shows ho

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Our Australian Girl: Daisy #1

Daisy in the Mansion

For the child curious about history and the reality of growing up fast, this story explores finding your voice while wor

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Slamdown Town #1

Maxwell Nicoll, Matthew Smith

For the child who feels small in a world of giants, this high-energy tale explores how to find your own strength without

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An enchanted goose girl flees a cruel king and narrow-minded princes, braving ogresses and imprisonment to discover her

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For the teenager navigating the intense world of high school crushes and learning to trust their instincts when attentio

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The Cupcake Club #1

Peace, Love, and Cupcakes

Sheryl Berk, Carrie Berk

For the child who feels like an outsider at school and is looking for a way to find their tribe while dealing with trick

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I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew

A determined traveler sets off for the city of Solla Sollew to escape every worry, only to find that even paradise has i

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When bullies try to ruin the fun of the big top, a helpful elephant named Denali steps in to save the show for Gumby and

Cover of This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work

This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work

These twenty essential lessons provide the vocabulary and tools needed to understand true history, confront injustice, a

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While her parents are away fighting in the Greek Civil War, young Andi must find the strength to stand up to a local bul

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I'm Not a Baby!

Leo Leotardi is growing up fast, but he faces a funny and frustrating challenge: his entire family still insists on trea

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Shoshi's Shabbat

For the child (or parent) who needs a reminder to slow down, this gentle tale explores the beauty of a weekly rest throu

Cover of Auction!

A young girl steps into the fast-paced world of local auctions to bid against the town experts for a special straw hat.

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The Wolfpack Way

For the child who needs to find their voice within a group. This inspiring guide helps young leaders embrace their own p

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Spirulina and the Pirates

For the child who loves the idea of pirates but needs to know that being clever and kind is much more powerful than bein

Cover of Amelia Westlake Was Never Here

Amelia Westlake Was Never Here

For the teen feeling powerless against unfair rules, this witty story shows how two very different girls find their voic

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Graphic Library: Biographies

Cesar Chavez: Champion and Voice of Farmworkers

For the child grappling with ideas of fairness and justice, this graphic biography explores how one man's quiet courage