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Standing Up for Yourself
764 books about standing up for yourself
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Eleanor
Barbara Cooney
For the child who feels shy, awkward, or 'plain,' this story shows how a lonely girl found her voice and courage through
Ages 5–10
Autism, Bullying and Me
Emily Lovegrove
For neurodivergent children and teens who feel targeted or misunderstood, this practical guide offers specific social to
Ages 7–15
My body is special to me
Besma Yahiaoui, Eva Alfred
For parents looking to empower their child with body safety skills, this guide teaches personal boundaries and the rule
Ages 3–7
Navigating Friendships #1
He's Not Just Teasing!
Jennifer Licate
For the child who struggles to tell the difference between playful joking and words that truly hurt. Malcolm learns how
Ages 5–11
Owl in a Straw Hat #2
No More Bullies!
Rudolfo Anaya
For the child learning how to handle unkind peers and find their voice. This bilingual animal fable models how to transf
Ages 4–8
Standing Up Like Emma
Adela D
For the child who needs a boost of courage to say what they think. This story helps little ones find their voice when th
Ages 4–8
My Body Belongs to Me! A Personal Safety Book for Kids
Liana Everwyn
For parents seeking a gentle way to teach body safety, this guide helps children understand personal boundaries and the
Ages 3–8
Why Are There Bullies and What Can You Do About Them?
Rich Linville
For the child navigating tricky social dynamics or facing a bully. This guide helps kids understand why some people act
Ages 6–10
Beat The Bully - Activate Your Inner Superhero
Arun Anthore
For children facing schoolyard conflicts or social intimidation, this guide transforms self-defense into an 'inner super
Ages 8–13
What YOU Can Do About Bullying By Max & Zoey
Ari Magnusson
For the child navigating tricky playground dynamics or witnessing unkindness, this guide offers clear, empowering steps
Ages 5–9
Heide Learns About Bullying
Vicky Stewart
For the child navigating tricky social dynamics or experiencing unkindness from peers. This story helps kids identify bu
Ages 4–8
Betty Boppins Learns About Bullying
Christie Black-Murrell
For the child navigating tricky playground dynamics, this story helps young readers identify bullying and learn practica
Ages 4–8
Ellie The Elephant is Learning About Bullying
Raina Shephard
For the child who has encountered unkindness on the playground or feels nervous about social dynamics. A gentle guide to
Ages 3–7
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
Beatrix Potter
For the child who loves things 'just so' and feels overwhelmed by unexpected messes or uninvited guests.
Ages 3–7
Where Is My Voice?
Tracey Lawrence
For children navigating the silence of grief, this gentle guide helps find the words to express loss and begin the journ
Ages 4–9
Get Into Character: Plays for a Purpose
Friend or Foe?: Plays about Bullying
Catherine Gourley
For middle schoolers navigating complex social hierarchies and peer pressure. These short scripts help students step int
Ages 10–14
Little Golden Book Biography
Billie Jean King: A Little Golden Book Biography
Anna Membrino
For the child who notices when rules aren't fair: this gentle biography introduces tennis legend Billie Jean King and he
Ages 2–5
She Persisted
She Persisted: Coretta Scott King
Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Starling Lyons
For the child learning how to stand up for others, this biography shows how Coretta Scott King used her voice and musica
Ages 6–9
My Little Golden Book About
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Shana Corey
For the child who asks 'why?' and values fairness. This early reader shows how a young girl's stand against a small rule
Ages 5–8
Social Skills: Dealing with People #7
Insults Aren't Funny
Amanda F. Doering
For the child who has been hurt by mean words or needs help understanding why name-calling isn't a joke, this guide offe
Ages 5–8
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel #2
Path of the Diamond
Cube Kid, Pirate Sourcil
For the child who feels stuck in a pre-determined path: follow a young villager who dares to defy expectations and pursu
Ages 8–12
Starry Messenger
Peter Sís
For the child who asks 'why' or 'how' about everything, this visually stunning biography explores the courage it takes t
Ages 6–10
American Betiya
Anuradha D. Rajurkar
For the teen navigating the tension between family loyalty and their first intense romance. This story explores the weig
Ages 14–18
Little People, Big Dreams
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and needs to see how quiet determination can change the world for ever
Ages 4–7
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