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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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Loudmouth George #1
Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully
Nancy Carlson
Loudmouth George is tired of a giant bully stealing his lunch, so he teams up with his friend Harriet to cook up a cleve
Ages 4–8
Hero-Type
Barry Lyga
For the teen navigating the pressure of public opinion when their personal values clash with community expectations of p
Ages 14–18
Something's Rotten in the State of Maryland
Laura A. Sonnenmark
Marie decides to stop blending in after a creative English assignment inspired by Shakespeare helps her find her own voi
Ages 12–17
Cinder & Glass
Melissa de la Cruz
For the teenager navigating the pressure of societal expectations and the difficult choice between security and followin
Ages 12–18
Make Good Trouble Discover Movements That Sparked Change
Jamia Wilson
For the teenager who wants to make a difference: this guide explores historical social justice movements to inspire the
Ages 12–18
Perspectives Flip Books
The Split History of the Women's Suffrage Movement
Don Nardo
For the student grappling with how people can see the same issue so differently, this flip-book explores the intense deb
Ages 8–12
Frostblood Saga #1
Frostblood
Elly Blake
For the teen navigating a world where they feel they must hide their true self, this story explores finding the courage
Ages 14–18
Playing in Traffic
Gail Giles
Seventeen-year-old Matt is a shy and unremarkable student who is flattered when the alluring Skye notices him, until her
Ages 14–18
Ignatius MacFarland #1
Frequency Freak-Out!
Paul Feig
After building a rocket to escape school bullies, Iggy lands in a strange dimension where he must expose a fraudulent di
Ages 8–12
The Debutante
Kathyrn Williams
For the teenager struggling to find their footing after a family move. This story explores navigating high-society expec
Ages 12–17
Archvillain #1
Archvillain
Barry Lyga
For the child who feels like an outsider when everyone else follows the crowd, this story explores what happens when the
Ages 8–12
Tiny and Penelope #1
You're Wearing THAT to School?!
Lynn Plourde
Tiny the mouse has lots of serious advice, but his best friend Penelope the hippo is heading to the first day of school
Ages 4–8
Opinions and Opossums
Ann Braden
For the child who has big questions about the way things are and needs the courage to speak up even when it feels safer
Ages 10–14
Who Will Tell My Brother?
Marlene Carvell
A Native American teenager stands up against his high school's offensive mascot, discovering the deep strength of his an
Ages 12–18
The Six Rules of Maybe
Deb Caletti
Scarlet has always been the quiet listener for others, but her world shifts when her sister returns home, forcing her to
Ages 14–18
When We Wake #1
When We Wake
Karen Healey
For the teen grappling with a changing world and their place in it, this story explores how to find your voice and fight
Ages 12–18
Julius Anteater, Misunderstood
Lynn Rowe Reed
For the child who feels pressured to fit in or likes things a little differently, this story celebrates the joy of being
Ages 4–8
Kiss & Tell
Adib Khorram
For the teen navigating the pressure to be a perfect representative for their community while figuring out their own bou
Ages 14–18
Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Katie McCabe, Jabari Asim
For the young reader seeking inspiration from a real-life hero who fought for fairness and equality in the face of deep-
Ages 10–14
Clever Beatrice #2
Clever Beatrice and the Best Little Pony
Margaret Willey
Beatrice must outsmart a mischievous lutin who is secretly riding her pony at night by subtly planting her own clever id
Ages 4–8
Womenfolk and Fairy Tales
Rosemary Minard
This collection of global folklore features clever girls and determined women who serve as the powerful driving forces i
Ages 8–12
Pepper Page Saves the Universe!
Landry Q. Walker
For the child who feels like a quiet observer and longs to find their inner strength, this futuristic adventure explores
Ages 8–12
With Courage and Cloth: Winning the Fight for a Woman's Right to Vote
Ann Bausum
Banners fly and spirits soar in this grit-filled history of the suffragists who endured hunger strikes and jail to win t
Ages 10–14
Knuckleball Ned
R. A. Dickey
Tired of being teased by the Foul Ball Gang, a young baseball discovers that the very thing that makes him different is
Ages 4–8
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