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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
1,423 books about standing up for yourself
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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
Ages 10–14
If a Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks
Faith Ringgold
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this imaginative history lesson uses a magical talking bus to w
Ages 5–9
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
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
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 12–18
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
Ages 11–17
The Assignment
Liza Wiemer
For the teen navigating the pressure to stay silent when authority is wrong: a story about two students who refuse a sch
Ages 12–18
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
Ages 8–11
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
Ages 10–14
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
Ages 6–9
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
Ages 8–12
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,
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 10–18
A Voice for Kanzas
Debra McArthur
For the child finding the courage to speak out against unfairness, even when they are the new kid in a divided community
Ages 8–12
Being Jazz
Jazz Jennings
For the teenager navigating the complexities of identity, puberty, and public life while seeking to be understood for wh
Ages 12–18
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
Ages 14–18
Daffodil
Emily Jenkins
For the child who feels lost in a crowd or restricted by family expectations, this story celebrates the courage it takes
Ages 4–8
American Panda
Gloria Chao
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family expectations while trying to find their own voice and follow thei
Ages 14–18
Lion's Lunch?
Fiona Tierney
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to face big, scary problems with calm words and clever thinking.
Ages 3–7
This Girl is Different
J. J. Johnson
For the teen who feels out of place in their traditional school environment and is ready to advocate for a different way
Ages 12–18
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
Ages 5–9
Miguel Must Fight!
Jamie Ofelia
For the child who loves pretend battles but needs help managing real-world disagreements. This story models how to use w
Ages 4–8
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
Ages 4–8
Singer and the Scientist, The
Lisa Rose
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this story shows how a simple act of hospitality can spark a le
Ages 5–9
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