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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

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Unscripted

Nicole Kronzer

For the teen finding their footing in a competitive world, this story explores reclaiming your power when the rules of t

Ages 14–18

A Small Civil War

John Neufeld

For the young person starting to question authority and realizing that even the people they love can have deeply conflic

Ages 10–14

Play Like a Girl

Misty Wilson

For the child who feels like they don't fit into traditional gender roles or is struggling to maintain old friendships w

Ages 8–12

Un- #4

Unbearable!

Paul Jennings

For the child who loves the gross, the weird, and the wonderful. These quirky short stories use supernatural twists to e

Ages 8–12

Tennis Ace

Matt Christopher

For the child feeling the weight of a parent's high expectations, this story follows a young athlete finding the courage

Ages 8–12

Opinions and Opossums

Ann Braden

For the child who has big questions about the way things are and needs the courage to speak up even when it feels safer

Ages 10–14

Stella Díaz #3

Stella Díaz Dreams Big

Angela Dominguez

For the child finding their voice in a new language or school, this story celebrates the courage it takes to speak up fo

Ages 6–10

Stella Díaz #5

Stella Díaz Leaps to the Future

Angela Dominguez

For the child navigating the nervous excitement of fifth grade while finding their voice to speak up for the planet and

Ages 8–12

The Tuttle Twins #5

The Tuttle Twins and the Food Truck Fiasco

Connor Boyack

For the child who asks why some rules seem unfair: siblings Ethan and Emily explore how competition and regulations affe

Ages 6–10

The Assassin's Guide #2

The Assassin's Guide to Dating

Natalie C. Parker

For the teen navigating high-stakes rivalries and the awkward tension of a first crush while trying to figure out who th

Ages 14–18

Parrots & Pirates

Elizabeth Levy

For the child who loves asking questions and standing up for what is right. This mystery empowers young readers to trust

For the child who has ever been told they are too little to help. Emma proves that creativity and good friends are more

Ages 4–8

How to Talk So People Will Listen And Sound Confident (Even When You're Not)

Lizzie Waterworth

For the child who feels their voice shake when called on in class or worries about speaking in front of a group. Practic

Ages 9–14

The Goldsmith's Daughter

Tanya Landman

For the teen navigating a world of rigid expectations who needs to see that their creative voice and personal truth are

Ages 12–18

Granny

Anthony Horowitz

For the child who suspects their grown-ups are up to no good, this darkly funny tale explores finding courage when the a

Ages 8–12

Handel and the Famous Sword Swallower of Halle

Bryna Stevens

For the child who feels a spark of passion that others don't quite understand, this quirky true story shows how persiste

Ages 5–9

My Feminist ABC

duopress labs

For the parent wanting to plant early seeds of fairness and bravery, this vibrant board book turns the alphabet into a c

Ages 0–4

Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare

Andrea Balis, Elizabeth Levy

For the child questioning why people sometimes fear those who are different, this narrative history explores the Red Sca

Ages 10–14

Strong Is the New Pretty A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves

Kate T. Parker

For the girl who needs to know she is enough exactly as she is. This stunning photo collection redefines beauty through

Ages 6–18

Rumblewick's Diary #3

My Unwilling Witch Gets a Makeover

Hiawyn Oram

For the child who prefers mud and mess over fancy dresses, or the one struggling with high-pressure social expectations

Ages 6–9

Buddy Bear and the Bad Guys

Margery Cuyler

For the child who struggles to find their voice when others are being unkind. Help your little one build the courage to

Ages 6–9

Caprice

Coe Booth

For the child carrying a heavy secret or processing a difficult past, this story offers a path toward finding your voice

For the teen navigating a world where they feel they must hide their true self, this story explores finding the courage

Ages 14–18

Snap Books: Take Action

Social Justice: How You Can Make a Difference

Lynn Bogen Sanders

For the child who notices unfairness in the world and wants to help. This guide empowers young people with real tools to

Ages 8–12

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