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Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Standing Up for Yourself

1,423 books about standing up for yourself

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Indigo and Ida

Heather Murphy Capps

For the young activist struggling to find their voice when speaking the truth means standing alone or risking long-held

Cover of If a Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks

If a Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks

For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this imaginative history lesson uses a magical talking bus to w

Cover of The Sissy Duckling

The Sissy Duckling

Harvey Fierstein

For the child who feels like they don't fit the 'typical' mold of their peers, this story celebrates the courage it take

Ages 4–8

Cover of Joy, to the World

Joy, to the World

Kai Shappley, Lisa Bunker

For the child who needs to see that their true self is worth celebrating, even when the world feels like it's trying to

Cover of Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance

Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance

Bethany C. Morrow

For teens navigating a world that feels unfair, this anthology provides a powerful mirror for those learning to stand up

Cover of Girl Code

Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser

For the girl who wants to break barriers and use her voice. Discover how two teens turned a coding camp project into a v

Cover of The Assignment

For the teen navigating the pressure to stay silent when authority is wrong: a story about two students who refuse a sch

Cover of For the Right to Learn

For the Right to Learn

Rebecca Langston-George

For the child who asks why school matters or notices unfairness in the world, this story of Malala Yousafzai shows how o

Cover of Streetcar to Justice

Streetcar to Justice

Amy Hill Hearth

For the child who feels the sting of unfairness and wants to know how one person can spark a movement by standing up for

Cover of Daisy and the Doll

Daisy and the Doll

Angela Shelf Medearis, Michael Medearis

For the child who feels self-conscious about being different from their peers or needs a boost of courage to speak their

Cover of Born Just Right

Born Just Right

Jordan Reeves, Jen Lee Reeves

For the child navigating a limb difference or any physical difference, this memoir celebrates the power of self-advocacy

Cover of Betty Before X

Ilyasah Shabazz, Renée Watson

For the child searching for their place in the world, this story explores finding one's voice, standing up for justice,

Cover of Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream

Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream

Tanya Lee Stone

For the teen who feels held back by unfair rules, this history of the women who fought for their place in the stars reve

Cover of A Voice for Kanzas

A Voice for Kanzas

For the child finding the courage to speak out against unfairness, even when they are the new kid in a divided community

Cover of Being Jazz

For the teenager navigating the complexities of identity, puberty, and public life while seeking to be understood for wh

Cover of Cheer Up!: Love and Pompoms

Cheer Up!: Love and Pompoms

Crystal Frasier

For teens navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their identity, this graphic novel explores finding ac

Cover of Daffodil

For the child who feels lost in a crowd or restricted by family expectations, this story celebrates the courage it takes

Cover of American Panda

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family expectations while trying to find their own voice and follow thei

Cover of Lion's Lunch?

For the child who needs a boost of confidence to face big, scary problems with calm words and clever thinking.

Cover of This Girl is Different

This Girl is Different

For the teen who feels out of place in their traditional school environment and is ready to advocate for a different way

Cover of My Mother Sends Her Wisdom

My Mother Sends Her Wisdom

Louise McClenathan

For the child who loves a clever puzzle: discover how a mother's sharp mind and tricky riddles can protect a family from

Cover of Miguel Must Fight!

Miguel Must Fight!

For the child who loves pretend battles but needs help managing real-world disagreements. This story models how to use w

Cover of Dancing Larry

Daniel Pinkwater

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold of their favorite hobby or who has been told they aren't the

Cover of Singer and the Scientist, The

Singer and the Scientist, The

For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this story shows how a simple act of hospitality can spark a le

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