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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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Help! My Teacher Hates Me
Meg F. Schneider
For the student who feels picked on by a teacher or misunderstood in the classroom. This guide offers practical tools to
Ages 9–14
Emily's Art
Peter Catalanotto
Emily is proud of her dog painting, but when a contest judge insists it is a rabbit, she must decide what her art really
Ages 4–8
The Clique #13
My Little Phony
Lisi Harrison
Holiday drama reaches a boiling point in Westchester as the Pretty Committee faces fake lice, shopping bans, and the hig
Ages 10–14
Adventures at Hound Hotel #2
Growling Gracie
Shelley Swanson Sateren
For the child whose tone of voice is often misunderstood by adults and peers. Gracie's naturally raspy voice makes her s
Ages 6–9
The Odd Squad #2
Zero Tolerance
Michael Fry
For the child grappling with an unfair situation, this illustrated novel explores how to navigate bureaucracy and find y
Ages 8–12
Granny the Pag
Nina Bawden
Cat wages a fierce campaign to stay with her eccentric grandmother after the neglectful parents who once left her behind
Ages 9–12
Quaking
Kathryn Erskine
Fourteen-year-old Matt must confront local bullies and the ghosts of her past while living with a peaceful Quaker family
Ages 12–16
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #6
Blast from the Past
Meg Cabot
For the child navigating the complicated return of a former best friend and the pressure of social standing in middle sc
Ages 8–12
Click, Clack, Moo #1
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Doreen Cronin
Barnyard chaos erupts when a group of cold cows finds an old typewriter and begins demanding electric blankets from a ve
Ages 4–8
Quiet
Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts
Susan Cain, Gregory Mone, Erica Moroz
Comic-style art helps reveal the hidden advantages of being a quiet thinker in a loud world, highlighting the unique tal
Ages 10–17
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
Tennis Ace
Matt Christopher
For the child feeling the weight of a parent's high expectations, this story follows a young athlete finding the courage
Ages 8–12
Humbug
Nina Bawden
Cora must survive a stay with a deceitful neighbor and her mean daughter by learning to tell the difference between trut
Ages 8–12
Stay Pretty Wallingford #1
The Aristobrats
Jennifer Solow
For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school cliques and learning that true friendship matters more than
Ages 8–12
The Seven Kingdoms #1
Marabel and the Book of Fate
Tracy Barrett
Princess Marabel ignores every prophecy and leaves the safety of the castle to find her kidnapped twin brother on their
Ages 8–12
Harry and the Terrible Whatzit
Dick Gackenbach
When his mother doesn't come back from the cellar, Harry must gather his courage to go downstairs and face the mysteriou
Ages 4–8
The Black Queen
Jumata Emill
For the teen navigating complex conversations about racial bias and justice. This gripping mystery explores the heavy we
Ages 14–18
Rookie Yearbook #3
Rookie Yearbook Three
Tavi Gevinson
For the teenager navigating the complex shift from childhood to young adulthood and seeking a creative space to explore
Ages 14–18
Bad Girls Never Say Die
Jennifer Mathieu
For the teen navigating the pressures of being a 'good girl' and discovering that true friendship often blossoms across
Ages 12–18
Veronica Mars #2
Mr. Kiss and Tell
Rob Thomas, Jennifer Graham
For the teenager navigating a world where the truth is messy and adults aren't always the heroes. Perfect for those who
Ages 14–18
The After-School Monster
Marissa Moss
For the child who feels nervous about being home alone or struggles with big, scary worries that seem to grow when they
Ages 4–8
Strong Is the New Pretty A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves
Kate T. Parker
Authentic joy and grit shine through in over 175 photographs of girls being their wild, stubborn, silly, and 100% fearle
Ages 6–18
Cold Fury #1
Cold Fury
T. M. Goeglein
Sara Jane Rispoli is being hunted by unknown enemies after her family vanishes, forcing her to untangle a dark web of my
Ages 14–18
Shakespeare Shapiro #2
Castration Celebration
Jake Wizner
A girl writing a musical about heartbreak clashes with a boy looking for romance in this rowdy, laugh-out-loud comedy se
Ages 15–18
The First Thing About You
Chaz Hayden
For the teenager who wants to be known for their personality rather than their physical appearance, this story explores
Ages 14–18
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