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Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Standing Up for Yourself

761 books about standing up for yourself

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Cover of The Year of the Buttered Cat A Mostly True Story

The Year of the Buttered Cat A Mostly True Story

Lexi Haas, Susan Haas

For the child navigating a world not built for them, this humorous mystery finds the power in self-advocacy and the stre

Cover of Malcolm X: Force for Change

Biography from A to Z

Malcolm X: Force for Change

Kristin Thoennes Keller

For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this accessible biography introduces the life and evolution of

Cover of Undisclosed

The Factory #3

Undisclosed

Aya de León

For the teen exploring the weight of high expectations and the courage it takes to advocate for social justice while sta

Ages 14–18

Cover of The Knight Who Was Afraid of the Dark

The Knight Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Barbara Shook Hazen

For the child who acts brave during the day but worries when the lights go out, this tale shows that even the boldest he

Cover of Kamala Raised Her Hand

Kamala Raised Her Hand

Raakhee Mirchandani

For the child who needs to know that their voice matters, this inspiring look at Kamala Harris shows how raising your ha

Cover of Art Club

For the child who feels their creative talents aren't valued at school or needs the courage to stand up for their hobbie

Cover of The Boy with Big Decisions

The Boy with Big Decisions #1

The Boy with Big Decisions

For the child who struggles with 'what-ifs' and overthinking, this interactive journey lets readers practice making big

Cover of How to Be a (Young) Antiracist

How to Be an Antiracist

How to Be a (Young) Antiracist

Ibram X. Kendi, Nic Stone

For the teenager asking big questions about fairness and identity, this guide provides the language and history to help

Cover of Mabel A Mermaid Fable

Mabel A Mermaid Fable

Rowboat Watkins

For the child who feels like they don't quite sparkle as much as their peers, this quirky tale celebrates finding your o

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The Mighty Macy

Kwame Alexander

For the child who needs a boost of courage to stand up for what's right. Macy discovers that even a third grader can mak

Cover of Terry's Many Hats

Terry's Many Hats

Terry Crews, Laura Baker

For the child with a million different interests who is being told they have to pick just one path in life.

Cover of Beetle & the Hollowbones

Beetle & the Hollowbones

For the child navigating the shift from childhood play to teenage sparks, all while figuring out who they want to be and

Cover of Cookiesaurus Rex

Cookiesaurus Rex #1

Cookiesaurus Rex

Amy Fellner Dominy, Nate Evans

For the child who has very specific ideas about how they want to look or be seen. A hilarious look at self-expression th

Cover of Hero-Type

For the teen navigating the pressure of public opinion when their personal values clash with community expectations of p

Cover of Harald and the Giant Knight

Harald and the Giant Knight

For the child who feels small when others take over their space, this medieval tale shows how brains can triumph over br

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That's Not What Happened

For the teenager grappling with how the media or community twists the truth after a tragedy. This powerful story explore

Cover of Showdown at Lonesome Pellet

Showdown at Lonesome Pellet

Paul Rátz de Tagyos

For the child who needs to see that being quiet doesn't mean being weak. A whimsical Western where a humble traveler sta

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First Grade King

Karen Lynn Williams

For the child feeling the first-grade jitters, from the struggle of learning to read to finding the courage to stand up

Cover of The Sara Summer

The Sara Summer

Mary Downing Hahn

For the child feeling self-conscious about their changing body or height. A relatable story about finding confidence thr

Cover of Florence Nightingale The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse

Florence Nightingale The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse

For the teenager seeking a sense of purpose, this sophisticated biography explores how one woman's conviction transforme

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Supernatural Investigations #2

Amari and the Great Game

For the child navigating unfair expectations or feeling they have to prove their worth in a world that doubts them.

Cover of Buzzing

For the child who feels overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts and is searching for a place where they can truly be themselve

Cover of Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

Carole Lindstrom

For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small, this lyrical biography shows how one girl's voice can p

Cover of Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences

Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences

For the middle schooler starting to notice unfair rules, this story follows a student standing up against restrictive dr

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