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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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You Choose: History
The Civil Rights Movement
Heather Adamson
For the child curious about how individual choices shape history, this interactive guide lets them step into the shoes o
Ages 8–12
The Tough Princess
Martin Waddell
Fed up with her parents' plans to catch her a prince, a spunky princess rides off to find her own daring adventures.
Ages 4–8
Diary of a Roblox Pro #9
Haunted House
Ari Avatar
For the young gamer who feels brave behind a controller but needs a little push to face spooky challenges with friends i
Ages 7–10
R Is for Rebel
J. Anderson Coats
A defiant girl refuses to let reform school or a conquering government crush her spirit in this story of resistance and
Ages 8–12
Tales from the Odyssey #4
The Gray-Eyed Goddess
Mary Pope Osborne
Telemachus must find the courage to confront his mother's suitors and search for his long-lost father after a visit from
Ages 8–12
Buttermilk Hill
Ruth White
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a changing family. Piper uses poetry to find her voice as her parents d
Ages 9–12
Loch
Paul Zindel
Loch and his sister join a search for prehistoric creatures in a Vermont lake, only to realize the expedition leaders ha
Ages 10–15
Countdown to Independence: A Revolution of Ideas in England and Her American Colonies, 1760-1776
Natalie S. Bober
The tension between the American colonies and Great Britain comes alive through the specific people and clashing ideas t
Ages 12–18
The Daughters #3
The Daughters Take the Stage
Joanna Philbin
Fourteen-year-old Hudson struggles to find her own intimate musical style while her pop-star mother pushes her toward a
Ages 10–14
Always a Catch
Peter Richmond
Jack must choose between his talent for piano and the pressures of his new boarding school football team as he struggles
Ages 13–18
Nothin' But Net #1
Nothin' But Net
Matt Christopher
Thirteen-year-old Tim heads to basketball camp where he must choose between fitting in with the popular crowd or standin
Ages 8–12
Camila the Star
Camila the Podcasting Star
Alicia Salazar
For the child who loves to be the center of attention and wants to find creative ways to share their unique voice and id
Ages 5–8
Do You See Me?
LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss
For the child who wants to be seen for their unique heart and talents, rather than being judged by labels or the way the
Ages 4–8
Handel and the Famous Sword Swallower of Halle
Bryna Stevens
Young George Frederic Handel finds unexpected allies in a supportive aunt and a professional sword swallower as he fight
Ages 5–9
Choosing Up Sides
John Ritter
Luke must decide whether to embrace his natural left-handedness or obey his father's strict religious belief that it is
Ages 10–14
The Odd Squad #3
King Karl
Michael Fry
Nick faces a difficult choice when a new student threatens to steal his best friend away, leading him into a risky plan
Ages 8–12
The Heart of a Chief
Joseph Bruchac
An eleven-year-old Penacook boy navigates family struggles and school insensitivity while facing a community conflict ov
Ages 8–12
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning how one person's voice can change the world, this biography celebrates the courage to stand up ag
Ages 9–12
Honey... Honey... Lion!
Jan Brett
For the child who struggles with sharing or is learning about the consequences of being a greedy friend. A classic Afric
Ages 4–8
Beetle & the Hollowbones
Aliza Layne
For the child navigating the shift from childhood play to teenage sparks, all while figuring out who they want to be and
Ages 8–12
Jack of Hearts (and other parts)
L. C. Rosen
Jack is proud of his life and his new advice column, but a series of threatening letters forces him to hunt down a stalk
Ages 14–18
Sheltie #13
Sheltie in Trouble
Peter Clover
For the child who feels unfairly blamed or wants to protect a misunderstood pet. A gentle mystery about standing up for
Ages 6–9
Marlon the Monster #1
The Last Noo-Noo
Jill Murphy
For the child who isn't quite ready to say goodbye to their pacifier despite pressure from grown-ups and teasing from fr
Ages 2–6
America's Next Top Model #1
Strike a Pose
Taryn Bell
For the child navigating the highs and lows of popularity and the pressure to change themselves to fit into a competitiv
Ages 9–12
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