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Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Standing Up for Yourself

764 books about standing up for yourself

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The Baby-Sitters Club #38

Kristy's Mystery Admirer

For children navigating the confusing space between friendship and romance, or those learning to trust their instincts w

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Guest in the Promise Land

For the young person navigating the complex realities of race and belonging in different social spaces. These stories ho

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Violence against Lesbians and Gay Men

Unknown

For the teenager or student seeking to understand the historical roots and sociological patterns of prejudice and safety

Ages 15–18

Cover of Hiromi's Hands

For the child who dreams of doing what only 'grown-up men' are supposed to do. This inspiring biography shows how a girl

Cover of Unraveling Freedom: The Battle for Democracy on the Home Front During World War I

Unraveling Freedom: The Battle for Democracy on the Home Front During World War I

For the student grappling with how fear can change a country, this powerful history explores the fragile nature of civil

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Bullying of Sikh American Children: Through the Eyes of a Sikh American High School Student

For the student facing discrimination or the educator seeking to understand the Sikh American experience through a brave

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On the Field With...

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who needs a spark of inspiration, this biography follows soccer icon Julie Foudy from her youth to

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Punk Rock Karaoke

For the teenager navigating the crossroads of graduation, identity, and finding a community where they can truly be hear

Cover of Between Perfect and Real

Between Perfect and Real

For the teenager navigating the gap between how the world sees them and who they truly are. This story follows a trans b

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Papa, Daddy, & Riley

For the child who is asked questions about their family structure, this story celebrates that love is what truly makes a

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For the child who feels their true self doesn't match what others expect, this sweet story celebrates the courage to cha

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The Problem with the Other Side

For the teen navigating a new romance while caught in the crossfire of family loyalty and intense school politics during

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Ma'ii and Cousin Horned Toad

For the child who needs to understand that being clever and hardworking is better than trying to trick others out of wha

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Let's Communicate

Elizabeth Moore

For the child who feels unheard or struggles with a physical difference, this classic tale follows a swan finding his ow

Cover of Karen's Copycat

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #107

Karen's Copycat

For the child who is feeling frustrated by a friend's constant imitation or is struggling to maintain their own sense of

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Serendipity Books #2

Leo the Lop (Tail)

Stephen Cosgrove

For the child who feels different because of how they look. This classic story explores how 'normal' is just a matter of

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The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and Queenie's Crazy Crush

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child navigating the awkwardness of unrequited attention or a first 'crush' in the classroom. Help them handle s

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Fear Street #16

For the teenager navigating the excitement and hidden risks of new independence, this thriller explores the importance o

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Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #3

The Irish Cinderlad

For the child who feels overlooked or small, this Irish reimagining of a classic tale shows how even the quietest boy ca

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For the child who feels like an outsider because they prefer books to roughhousing, or any little reader carving out the

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Singing with Elephants

Margarita Engle

For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to find their voice through creativity, empathy for animals, and the

Cover of Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia

Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia

Barbara O'Connor

For the child who feels invisible at school or struggles to fit in, this story explores the power of reaching out to som

Cover of Are You LGBTQ?

For the young person beginning to explore their own identity and orientation, this guide offers clear, supportive answer

Cover of You are an Amazing Girl

You are an Amazing Girl

For the young girl who feels hesitant or compares herself to others, these stories offer relatable paths toward self-acc

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