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Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Standing Up for Yourself

764 books about standing up for yourself

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Dian Curtis Regan

For the child who loves telling jokes and needs a spark of confidence to share their own creative voice through silly wo

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Secrets that Sparkle (and Secrets that Sting)

Joy Stephenson-Laws

For the child learning to navigate social boundaries, this book explains the difference between fun surprises and unsafe

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How To Tell Your LGBTQ+ Story

David Ledain

A supportive guide for young people navigating the journey of sharing their LGBTQ+ identity, with advice on safety, find

Ages 12–18

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We Want to Go to School!: The Fight for Disability Rights

Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Janine Leffler

For the child who asks why things aren't always fair, this book explores the landmark fight for every student's right to

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I May Be Shy, But I'm Not Invisible!

Florence Malchi

For the child who feels overlooked or nervous in groups, this book validates their quiet nature while helping them find

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Get Out of Here Piggies!

For the child who needs a playful way to practice setting boundaries or dealing with pesky interruptions during their qu

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Wings of a Dream

For the teen feeling trapped by others' expectations: follow Rebekah as she defies 1917 social norms to pursue her dange

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Black Brave Beautiful

For the Black teenage girl navigating systemic hurdles and seeking her own voice. This guide offers empowering essays an

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Sally and Jake - Let's Stop Bullying for Pete's Sake!

For children learning how to navigate peer conflict and stand up for others. Sally and Jake help kids understand why kin

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A Pick For The Hair Of Black Kids Who Don't Wanna Be Gangstaz

For the child navigating the pressure to fit into specific stereotypes while embracing their unique style and natural ha

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Horrid Henry #6

Horrid Henry's Revenge

Francesca Simon

For the child who feels like things are never fair or needs an outlet for their big, mischievous feelings about siblings

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The Incredible Shrinking Bully

For the child struggling with a classmate's unkind words, this story uses a clever metaphor to show how finding your voi

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Edna Elephant Stops Bullying at School

Bernetta L. Simmons

For the child who needs a boost of confidence to stand up against mean behavior or for a class looking to build a kinder

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Making Smart Choices about Violence, Gangs, and Bullying

Matthew Monteverde

For middle and high school students navigating tough social pressures, this guide offers clear strategies to stay safe f

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I Have Non-Verbal Learning Disability and That's Okay

For the child who experiences the world differently and is learning to explain their Non-Verbal Learning Disability to f

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School in the Civil Rights Movement

Rachel A Koestler-Grack

For the child curious about why standing up for fairness matters, this book explores the brave students who changed Amer

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Jewish Holiday Stories

Queen Esther's Big Secret

For the child learning that even the quietest voice can change the world. This rhyming tale empowers children to embrace

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Brianna-Ann Awahnde

For the child noticing when things aren't fair, this biography explores how one quiet act of courage can spark a movemen

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Molly Tells the World

For the child who feels frustrated by reading or has just received a dyslexia diagnosis and needs the words to explain i

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Mehar's World of Colours

For the child who struggles to find their words or feels defined by a stammer. This middle-grade story celebrates using

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Stay Safe with Ruby and Reuben

For parents seeking a gentle way to talk about body boundaries, safe touches, and identifying trustworthy adults with th

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Fighting for Justice #4

Fighting for Reproductive Justice

For the teen asking big questions about body autonomy and equality, this guide explores the history and global fight for

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Get Into Character: Plays for a Purpose

Flashpoints!: Plays about Controlling Anger

Catherine Gourley

For the middle-schooler navigating high emotions and social friction. These short scripts help students identify anger t

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Book of Bible Superheroes for Kids

The Story of Esther's Very Brave Plan

For the child who needs to find their voice and inner strength when facing a scary situation. A retelling of a young gir

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