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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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How to Change Everything: The Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet and Each Other
Naomi Klein, Rebecca Stefoff
For the young person feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis and looking for a way to take meaningful action in their
Ages 10–15
Nayra and the Djinn
Iasmin Omar Ata
For the child who feels the weight of everyone's expectations while trying to find their own voice amidst school social
Ages 10–14
Melissa and Friends #2
Rick
Alex Gino
Middle school brings new questions for Rick as he steps away from a bullying best friend and into a club where kids are
Ages 8–12
Comeback Kids #2
Hot Hand
Mike Lupica
For the child navigating the pressure of a parent's high expectations while processing the quiet changes of a family sep
Ages 8–12
The Mockingbirds #1
The Mockingbirds
Daisy Whitney
At an elite prep school, a junior named Alex turns to a secret campus society to seek justice and support after a trauma
Ages 14–18
Ahwoooooooo!
Yannick Murphy
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with the group. A young wolf searches for his own unique voice in a
Ages 4–7
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Mac Barnett
For the child who loves a good laugh and outsmarting the 'bad guy,' this witty retelling proves that brains (and size) c
Ages 4–8
Scholastic Biography
Rosa Parks: From the Back of the Bus to the Front of a Movement
Camilla Wilson
For the child curious about standing up for what is right. Discover the courage of Rosa Parks and how one quiet act of d
Ages 8–12
Ned the Knitting Pirate
Diana Murray
For the child who feels pressured to hide their unique hobbies or fears being teased for liking something 'different' fr
Ages 4–8
The Monkey and the Crocodile
Joanna C. Galdone
A clever monkey must rely on his wits to escape a hungry crocodile in this vibrant retelling of an ancient Indian fable
Ages 4–8
Exploring the Five Senses of English
What Words
Carrie B. Sheely
For the child who struggles to find the right way to express their ideas. This hybrid graphic novel helps young writers
Ages 8–11
26 Fairmount Avenue #8
For the Duration
Tomie dePaola
Rationing and goodbyes have changed everything during the war, but Tomie still finds room for dance recitals and the sup
Ages 7–10
Skeletina #2
Skeletina and the Greedy Tooth Fairy
Susie Jaramillo
For the child learning to set boundaries, Skeletina navigates a spooky-sweet world to stop a greedy visitor from taking
Ages 4–8
When Thunder Comes: Poems for Civil Rights Leaders
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child curious about why the world looks the way it does: these poems celebrate the brave people who stood up for
Ages 8–12
Ironhead, or, Once a Young Lady
Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem
For the teen who feels trapped by expectations and yearns to define themselves on their own terms, even if it means brea
Ages 14–18
Hearts Unbroken
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Louise dumps her boyfriend after his offensive remarks, only to find herself reporting on a school musical controversy t
Ages 12–18
Rated #1
Rated
Melissa Grey
For the teen feeling the crushing weight of social media metrics and the constant pressure to be perfect in the eyes of
Ages 12–18
Hair Stories
Don't Touch My Hair!
Sharee Miller
A young girl finds creative ways to outrun curious hands in this lighthearted lesson on asking for permission and respec
Ages 4–8
Biography from A to Z
Malcolm X: Force for Change
Kristin Thoennes Keller
For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this accessible biography introduces the life and evolution of
Ages 7–10
Cannonball
Sacha Cotter
A young boy searches for the secret to the perfect pool jump, eventually realizing that the best splash comes from embra
Ages 4–8
Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood
Meredith Ann Pierce
Follow a healer with flowers interwoven in her hair as she escapes captivity and travels with talking animals to uncover
Ages 10–14
Separate, But Not Equal The Dream and the Struggle
James Haskins
For the child questioning why school hasn't always been fair, this history reveals the long journey and resilient heroes
Ages 10–14
Terrific Toddlers
My Feminist ABC
duopress labs
For the parent wanting to plant early seeds of fairness and bravery, this vibrant board book turns the alphabet into a c
Ages 0–4
The Witch Boy #3
The Midwinter Witch
Molly Knox Ostertag
For the child navigating how to stay true to themselves while honoring family traditions and evolving friendships.
Ages 8–12
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