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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
3,253 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
221 books
4–7 yrs
1080 books
8–11 yrs
1144 books
12–18 yrs
752 books
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The Heart of a Chief
Joseph Bruchac
For the young person learning to navigate the weight of community expectations and family struggles while finding their
Ages 8–12
The Witch Boy #3
The Midwinter Witch
Molly Knox Ostertag
For the child navigating how to stay true to themselves while honoring family traditions and evolving friendships.
Ages 8–12
Curtis Piperfield #2
Lucky Me
Lisa Fiedler
For the teen navigating middle school social circles while balancing a desire for independence with the physical realiti
Ages 10–14
Catherine, Called Birdy
Karen Cushman
For the teen feeling pressured to follow a path they didn't choose, this witty diary celebrates the fierce spark of inde
Ages 10–14
Lety Out Loud #1
Lety Out Loud
Angela Cervantes
For the child who struggles to find the right words or feels self-conscious about their accent, this story celebrates th
Ages 8–12
Swindle #3
Framed
Gordon Korman
For the child who values loyalty and teamwork when facing an unfair situation. This high-stakes mystery explores standin
Ages 8–12
Do You See Me?
LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss
For the child who wants to be seen for their unique heart and talents, rather than being judged by labels or the way the
Ages 4–8
Sellout
Ebony Joy Wilkins
For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their heritage and finding where they belong ac
Ages 12–17
The Skin I'm In #1
The Skin I'm In
Sharon G. Flake
For the child struggling to feel beautiful in their own skin. A powerful story about overcoming colorism, finding self-w
Ages 10–14
Handel and the Famous Sword Swallower of Halle
Bryna Stevens
For the child who feels a spark of passion that others don't quite understand, this quirky true story shows how persiste
Ages 5–9
Cat on the Run #1
Cat on the Run: Cat of Death!
Aaron Blabey
For the child who feels misunderstood or unfairly blamed, this high-energy escape adventure proves that even a pampered
Ages 7–10
My Feminist ABC
duopress labs
For the parent wanting to plant early seeds of fairness and bravery, this vibrant board book turns the alphabet into a c
Ages 0–4
Fighting for Yes! The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann
Maryann Cocca-Leffler
For the child who feels frustrated by unfair rules or being told no. Discover how Judy Heumann turned a lifetime of 'no'
Ages 6–10
Not a Unicorn
Dana Middleton
For the child who feels like they have to hide their true self to fit in. Jewel was born with a horn on her head and jus
Ages 8–12
Always a Catch
Peter Richmond
For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit in when group culture turns toxic. This story explores the cost of belon
Ages 13–18
Knuckleball Ned
R. A. Dickey
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with the group. A young baseball learns that his unique 'wobble' is
Ages 4–8
Brand New Readers #1
Mary's Penny
Tanya Landman
For the child who feels overlooked because they aren't the biggest or strongest. A clever girl uses her wits to outshine
Ages 4–8
Good Different
Meg Eden Kuyatt
For the child who feels like they are constantly hiding their true self to fit in. A moving story about an autistic girl
Ages 8–12
Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote
Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau
For the teenager asking why their vote matters or wondering about the history of fairness in America, this book connects
Ages 12–18
Shakespeare Shapiro #2
Castration Celebration
Jake Wizner
For the mature teen navigating the complex dance between cynical feminism and high school romance at a competitive arts
Ages 15–18
Playing in Traffic
Gail Giles
For the teen feeling overlooked who needs to understand how manipulation and peer pressure can spiral into dangerous, li
Ages 14–18
Sliding Into Home
Dori Hillestad Butler
For the child who feels held back by unfair rules, this story follows a girl's determined fight to play the sport she lo
Ages 8–12
Dinotrux #2
Team Dinotrux!
DreamWorks
For the child who loves machines and dinosaurs but is learning that even the strongest heroes need a little help from th
Ages 4–7
Middle School #4
How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill
James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs a laugh while navigating tricky social circles, bullies, and the grea
Ages 8–12
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