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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
3,162 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
217 books
4–7 yrs
1059 books
8–11 yrs
1106 books
12–18 yrs
733 books
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The Super Hungry Dinosaur
Martin Waddell
For the child grappling with big, hungry feelings or an out-of-control temper. This playful story models how to stay cal
Ages 3–7
The Daughters #1
The Daughters
Joanna Philbin
For the teen feeling overshadowed by a parent's success, this story explores finding your own voice while navigating hig
Ages 12–17
Lessons from a Dead Girl
Jo Knowles
For the teenager grappling with the fallout of a toxic or abusive friendship after a sudden loss. Helps process the comp
Ages 14–18
Scholastic First Biographies
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Courtney Baker
For the young child asking why things are sometimes unfair or why we celebrate MLK Day. This simple biography introduces
Ages 5–8
The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
Helen Rutter
For the child who feels their voice is a barrier to their dreams, this funny and moving story celebrates finding the cou
Ages 8–12
Safety Rules!
Staying Safe Around Strangers
Lucia Raatma
Empower your child with practical safety rules for interacting with people they don't know in public and online social s
Ages 5–8
Hazel
Hazel's Amazing Mother
Rosemary Wells
For the child who needs to know that a parent's love can bridge any distance and overcome any obstacle, even when things
Ages 4–8
Ignatius MacFarland #1
Ignatius MacFarland: Frequency Freak-Out!
Paul Feig
For the child who feels like an outsider and dreams of escaping to a world where being a 'geek' is actually a superpower
Ages 8–12
Lacrosse #2
Lacrosse Firestorm
Matt Christopher
For the child who feels protective of their reputation or struggles when a sibling enters their social circle. A fast-pa
Ages 8–12
Americans Who Tell the Truth
Robert Shetterly
For the child who asks why the world feels unfair: discover the courageous people who spoke up for justice and helped sh
Ages 8–14
Read-it! Readers
The Bossy Rooster
Margaret Nash
For the child who struggles with bossy behavior or needs to see the value of kindness, this barnyard fable shows what ha
Ages 4–7
Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairytale
Pamela Duncan Edwards
For the child who loves wordplay and dinosaurs, this clever retelling shows how bravery and a little bit of magic can he
Ages 4–8
Million Dollar Series #2
The Million Dollar Kick
Dan Gutman
For the artistic child who feels out of place in a sports-obsessed world, this story explores finding confidence when th
Ages 8–12
The Kayla Chronicles
Sherri Winston
For the girl navigating the tricky waters of middle school cliques, where choosing a new hobby feels like a betrayal of
Ages 10–14
The Sweetest Sound
Sherri Winston
For the shy child who has a secret talent but fears the spotlight, or the child processing the complicated feelings of a
Ages 8–12
Tales from Deckawoo Drive #3
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?
Kate DiCamillo
For the child learning to find their own voice while navigating the shadow of a bossy or overbearing older sibling.
Ages 6–9
Brave Like My Brother
Marc Tyler Nobleman
For the child finding their courage while a loved one is far away. Charlie gains the strength to face a local bully thro
Ages 8–12
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
A Taste for Love
Jennifer Yen
For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to stay true to their own passions and heart.
Ages 12–18
Modern Retellings #3
Love, Lucy
April Lindner
For the teen facing a crossroads between following their parents' expectations or chasing their own artistic dreams and
Ages 13–18
Christopher Pumpkin
Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet
For the child who prefers glitter and cupcakes to ghosts and spiders, this rhyming story celebrates the joy of being exa
Ages 3–6
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
Story Time
Edward Bloor
For the student feeling the weight of standardized testing and academic pressure, this story validates the frustration o
Ages 12–16
Ever After High: A School Story #2
A Semi-Charming Kind of Life
Suzanne Selfors
For the child who feels boxed in by expectations, this story celebrates finding the courage to be yourself when everyone
Ages 8–12
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