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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
12–18 yrs
726 books
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The Boy with Big Decisions #1
The Boy with Big Decisions
Helen Rutter
For the child who struggles with 'what-ifs' and overthinking, this interactive journey lets readers practice making big
Ages 8–12
Un- #4
Unbearable!
Paul Jennings
For the child who loves the gross, the weird, and the wonderful. These quirky short stories use supernatural twists to e
Ages 8–12
Almost Astronauts 13 Women who Dared to Dream
Tanya Lee Stone
Meet the Mercury 13, the skilled female pilots who proved they had the right stuff to be astronauts and fought for their
Ages 10–14
Nerd Girls #1
A Catastrophe of Nerdish Proportions
Alan Lawrence Sitomer
Three middle school misfits join forces to take on the most popular girls in school. Can their underdog talent show act
Ages 9–13
Sparrow #1
Sparrow Spreads Her Wings
Gail Donovan
For the child who feels like their brain is always buzzing with 'what-ifs.' A tender look at navigating fifth grade with
Ages 8–12
The Trouble With Mothers
Margery Facklam
A boy faces an embarrassing disaster when his own mother’s book is accused of being pornography and targeted for a schoo
Ages 10–14
Duck Gets a Job
Sonny Ross
Duck tries to follow his friends into a fast-paced city career, only to realize that true happiness means finding a path
Ages 4–8
Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairytale
Pamela Duncan Edwards
The Duke is in trouble at the Dinosaur Dance, and only Dinorella can save him from a hungry predator in this prehistoric
Ages 4–8
Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior
Carole Lindstrom
For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small, this lyrical biography shows how one girl's voice can p
Ages 4–8
Military Conflicts
The Revolutionary War: Why They Fought
Kristin Marciniak, Red Line Editorial
For the student curious about the sparks that ignite a revolution, this book explores the deep-seated desire for fairnes
Ages 8–13
Rainbow Biography
Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement
Angela Shelf Medearis
For the child curious about the people who changed the world, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's strength and
Ages 7–11
Keeping the Moon
Sarah Dessen
Colie hides behind a quiet shell until a summer spent at the Last Chance Diner with her eccentric aunt reveals the true
Ages 12–17
Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #5
Atalanta's Race
Shirley Climo
For the child who values their independence and feels pressure to conform to traditional roles. This myth celebrates a g
Ages 7–10
The Turtle and the Monkey
Paul Galdone
Greedy Monkey tries every trick in the book to steal a bunch of bananas, but clever Turtle might have a few tricks of he
Ages 4–8
Private Lessons
Cynthia Salaysay
For the teenager navigating the thin line between intense ambition and manipulation within a high-pressure mentor relati
Ages 14–18
Kevin Henkes' Mice
A Weekend with Wendell
Kevin Henkes
For the child hosting a bossy playmate who takes over every game. This classic story helps quiet children find their voi
Ages 4–8
You're Dead to Me, Reed Walker
Gwenyth Reitz
For the teenager navigating the fallout of a broken friendship and the messy social hierarchies of high school while try
Ages 12–18
Little Secrets #4
The Mystery Girl
Emily Blake
After a suspicious fire at the Diamond Estate and a massive social betrayal by her cousin, Alison declares war to find t
Ages 10–14
Almost Identical #2
Twice as Nice
Lin Oliver
Charlie faces a difficult choice when the popular girls only want her back in the clique for her high grades and her twi
Ages 10–14
Kat, Incorrigible #1
Kat, Incorrigible
Stephanie Burgis
For the child who feels the weight of family expectations and wants to find their own voice. A spirited 12-year-old uses
Ages 8–12
NERDS #5
NERDS: Attack of the Bullies
Michael Buckley
For the child finding their place in the school social hierarchy. Unlikely heroes turn their perceived weaknesses into s
Ages 8–12
By the Light of the Halloween Moon
Caroline Stutson
A little girl's tapping toe catches the attention of a growing parade of midnight spooks, from a cat to a ghoul, in this
Ages 3–7
Ida B. Wells Mother of the Civil Rights Movement
Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin
Letters, photographs, and powerful speeches reveal how Ida B. Wells fought against injustice and helped lead the way for
Ages 10–14
Team Cheer #4
Save Our Squad, Gaby
Jen Jones
Budget cuts threaten to end the Greenview cheerleading squad, but Gaby and her friends refuse to stay quiet as they orga
Ages 8–12
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