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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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Loopy
Hardie Gramatky
For the child who feels overlooked or underestimated, this vintage tale follows a small plane who proves that courage an
Ages 4–8
The Outlaws of Sherwood Street #1
Stealing from the Rich
Peter Abrahams
Thirteen-year-old Robyn Forester receives a mysterious charm bracelet and teams up with new friends to tackle unfairness
Ages 10–14
Pop Star #1
My Sister's a Pop Star
Kimberly Greene
Sam just wants her sister home from the tour, but life gets even weirder when a reality TV crew starts filming their eve
Ages 9–12
Josh
Ivan Southall
For the sensitive teenager who feels like an outsider. This award winning novel explores the painful sting of social iso
Ages 12–16
Fat Angie #2
Rebel Girl Revolution
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo
Angie’s world is falling apart until she meets KC Romance, sparking an unlikely connection that helps her face school to
Ages 14–18
General Winston's Daughter
Sharon Shinn
For the teen beginning to question the status quo, this story explores the awakening of a young woman's conscience in a
Ages 12–18
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Patty Lovell
Armed with her grandmother's wise advice, tiny Molly Lou Melon stands tall against a school bully who tries to pick on h
Ages 4–8
Cookiesaurus Rex #1
Cookiesaurus Rex
Amy Fellner Dominy, Nate Evans
For the child who has very specific ideas about how they want to look or be seen. A hilarious look at self-expression th
Ages 4–8
The Big Splash #2
The Quick Fix
Jack D. Ferraiolo
Matt Stevens hunts for the truth in a corrupt middle school after the star basketball player becomes the target of a bla
Ages 10–14
Social-Emotional Learning
Bullying
Martha E. H. Rustad
For the early reader learning to navigate playground dynamics. This straightforward guide explains what bullying looks l
Ages 5–8
Don't Get Caught #1
Wearing the Lunch Lady's Hairnet
Todd Strasser
Kyle and his friends fight back with hairnets and hidden cameras after Principal Chump hires aggressive monitors to end
Ages 7–11
Albert the Turtle #1
Albert's Toothache
Barbara Williams
Albert is in quite a lot of pain, but he has a very hard time convincing his family that a little turtle can actually ha
Ages 4–8
Who Am I Without Him? Short Stories About Girls and the Boys in Their Lives
Sharon Flake
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first loves while trying to maintain their own sense of self-worth and ide
Ages 12–17
Influential People
Marley Dias
Jenny Benjamin
For the child who wonders if one person can really make a difference, this biography shows how a young girl's frustratio
Ages 7–10
The Youngest Marcher The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist
Cynthia Levinson
Nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks becomes the youngest person arrested for picketing against segregation in this true
Ages 5–10
The Infamous Ratsos #6
Live! In Concert!
Kara LaReau
For the child who has been teased for what they like or wonders if their interests are 'too girly.' This gentle story ex
Ages 5–8
See how They Lie
Sue Wallman
For the teen who feels like the adults in their life are keeping secrets or controlling the narrative. A high-stakes loo
Ages 12–18
Farah Rocks #1
Farah Rocks Fifth Grade
Susan Muaddi Darraj
For the child navigating friend drama and academic stress while trying to protect a younger sibling. A warm look at stay
Ages 8–12
Lizzie McGuire #21
High-Five
Alice Alfonsi
Lizzie finds an unexpected talent for rhythmic gymnastics, but she'll have to stop a jealous rival from sabotaging her b
Ages 8–12
Cool. Awkward. Black.
Karen Strong
For the teen who feels like an outsider, this anthology celebrates Black geeks, nerds, and quirky kids who find power in
Ages 12–18
Aunt Nancy
Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors
Phyllis Root
For children learning to set boundaries with tricky people, these funny tales show how a little wit and a cool head can
Ages 6–9
Skating Dreams #6
Coach's Choice
Nola Thacker
Lauren and Courtney are struggling to work with their new choreographer. Can they find the words to tell Coach Perry tha
Ages 7–10
Cromwell's Glasses
Holly Keller
Cromwell the rabbit is tired of being the clumsiest bunny in the meadow, but a new pair of glasses might change everythi
Ages 4–8
Audacity
Melanie Crowder
For the teen seeking a spark of courage to challenge unfairness, this lyrical story follows a young immigrant finding he
Ages 12–18
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