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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
3,127 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1044 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
12–18 yrs
726 books
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3–5
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9–12
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Parrots & Pirates
Elizabeth Levy
Philippa suspects a cruise ship performer is a bird-thief in disguise, leading to a tropical race to save the rare parro
Ages 8–12
The Prettiest
Brigit Young
For the middle schooler navigating the pressure of being judged by their looks or the sting of exclusion, this story exp
Ages 9–13
The Little Matador
Julian Hector
For the child who feels pressured to follow in a parent's footsteps but has their own unique passions and gentle heart.
Ages 4–8
Unscripted
Nicole Kronzer
For the teen finding their footing in a competitive world, this story explores reclaiming your power when the rules of t
Ages 14–18
The Kidnapping of Suzie Q.
Martin Waddell
For the teen processing the reality of unexpected danger. This tense survival story explores the psychological resilienc
Ages 12–16
Terry's World
Terry's Many Hats
Terry Crews
For the child with a million different interests who is being told they have to pick just one path in life.
Ages 4–8
Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf
The Complete Adventures of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf
Catherine Storr
For the child who needs to know that cleverness and common sense are more powerful than any big, bad bully. A delightful
Ages 5–9
Poison Apple #4
Her Evil Twin
Mimi McCoy
Anna is thrilled to find a friend who looks exactly like her, but she soon discovers that Emma has a real talent for get
Ages 8–12
Moxie
Jennifer Mathieu
High school football rules this small Texas town, but sixteen-year-old Viv is ready to spark a feminist revolution with
Ages 12–18
Buddy Bear and the Bad Guys
Margery Cuyler
Buddy Bear is tired of being picked on by a trio of rascally raccoons and finally decides to find the bravery needed to
Ages 6–9
That's So Raven #8
Dueling Divas
Kimberly Morris
For the child navigating the tricky waters of friendship when a best friend feels more like a boss than a partner.
Ages 8–12
Safe Spaces: The Autism Series
Lucas’s Quiet Superpower
James Blade
For the quiet child who feels overlooked in a loud world. This gentle story helps children see introversion and observat
Ages 4–8
The Purple Puffy Coat
Maribeth Boelts
For the child who struggles to speak up when a friend's well-meaning gift or idea doesn't feel right. A gentle lesson on
Ages 4–8
Andrew Clements School Stories #1
Frindle
Andrew Clements
Nick Allen decides a pen should be called a frindle, sparking a hilarious school-wide movement that quickly spins out of
Ages 8–12
Sister Mischief
Laura Goode
Esme Rockett, known as MC Ferocious, balances her love for hip-hop and her suburban Christian high school while falling
Ages 14–18
Sumo Boy
Hirotaka Nakagawa
A young hero uses traditional sumo wrestling techniques and rituals to stand up to a bully and protect a friend.
Ages 4–8
I'm Not a Girl
Maddox Lyons, Jessica Verdi
For the child who feels their outside doesn't match their inside. A gentle, supportive look at a young boy's journey to
Ages 4–8
The Revolution of Sabine
Beth Levine Ain
Amidst the glamour of 1776 Paris, sixteen-year-old Sabine defies her mother and society by embracing radical political i
Ages 12–16
Peeled
Joan Bauer
For the teen who questions everything they read online. Follow a determined student reporter as she fights local hysteri
Ages 12–17
Girls of Paper and Fire #1
Girls of Paper and Fire
Natasha Ngan
Stolen from her village to serve a king, golden-eyed Lei risks everything by falling in love and joining a rebellion tha
Ages 14–18
Someone is Hiding on Alcatraz Island
Eve Bunting
Trying to hide from a school gang backfires when Danny ends up trapped inside an old Alcatraz prison cell block with the
Ages 10–14
The Devil's Toenail
Sally Prue
Steve hopes a weathered stone from the beach actually possesses the dark magic he needs to protect him from bullies and
Ages 11–15
The Misfits #1
The Misfits
James Howe
For any middle schooler who has ever felt reduced to a label, this story follows four best friends who decide to stop be
Ages 10–14
Mr. Biffy's Battle
Richard Tulloch
For the child who feels pressured to be 'tough' or 'mean' when they are actually gentle. A funny story about staying tru
Ages 5–9
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