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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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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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JoJo's Guide to the Sweet Life

For the child who needs a boost of confidence to be their authentic self, this scrapbook-style guide offers JoJo Siwa's

Cover of Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice

Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice

For the young person asking why people are marching in the streets or wondering if one voice can truly change the world.

Cover of Amelia Westlake Was Never Here

Amelia Westlake Was Never Here

For the teen feeling powerless against unfair rules, this witty story shows how two very different girls find their voic

Cover of Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind #1

Sharon M. Draper

For the child who feels unheard or underestimated. Melody's brilliant mind is trapped behind cerebral palsy until she fi

Cover of Puddin'

For the teen navigating social hierarchies and body image, this story shows how an unexpected friendship can spark the c

Cover of So What?

First Grade Friends #9

For the child who feels self-conscious about being smaller, slower, or different from their peers. Jim learns a simple,

Cover of The Other Felix

The Other Felix

For the child grappling with school bullies or family stress, this story explores how facing our inner fears can help us

Cover of Go With the Flow

Go With the Flow #1

Go With the Flow

Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann

For the teen or tween navigating the physical and social shifts of puberty while wanting to make their school a more equ

Cover of We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler

We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler

Russell Freedman

For the young person starting to question the world around them and looking for the courage to stand up for what is righ

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The Baby-Sitters Club #125

Mary Anne's Big Breakup

For the middle grader navigating the bittersweet realization that a first relationship has run its course and it is time

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The Story of Raji's Girls #1

The Story of Chubby Girl

Rajinie Fernando

For the child being teased about their body, this story offers a mirror for their pain and a path toward reclaiming thei

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A Kids Book About

A Kids Book About Confidence

For the child who feels small or hesitant, this bold book offers a direct and empowering guide to understanding and grow

Cover of The Guilty Party

The Guilty Party

For the teenager beginning to question authority and looking for the courage to stand up for their environmental beliefs

Cover of Mercy Otis Warren Author and Historian

Mercy Otis Warren Author and Historian

Jennifer Blizin Gillis

For the student who wants to see themselves in history: discover the woman whose poems and plays fueled the American Rev

Cover of The Way I Used to Be

The Way I Used to Be #1

The Way I Used to Be

For the mature teen navigating the heavy aftermath of trauma, this raw story follows a girl's four-year journey toward r

Cover of The Transformation of Faith Futterman

The Transformation of Faith Futterman

Phyllis Shalant

For the child navigating the social minefield of middle school and wondering if being 'popular' is worth losing their tr

Cover of What's the Big Deal About Elections

What's the Big Deal About

What's the Big Deal About Elections

For the child curious about why their grown-ups are talking about voting, this book breaks down the American election pr

Cover of Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Cynthia Salaysay

For the teenager navigating the thin line between intense ambition and manipulation within a high-pressure mentor relati

Cover of Greta Ever After

Greta Ever After

Melissa Dassori

For the child who feels like a background character in their own life and is searching for the courage to lead their own

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Amy Wild, Animal Talker #1

The Great Sheep Race

For the child who feels left out of the group or told they can't participate, this story celebrates using creativity and

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Tending to Grace

For the teenager who feels invisible or struggles to speak up, this story explores finding your voice when your world ha

Cover of The Midnight Brigade

The Midnight Brigade

For the child who feels invisible and struggles to speak up, even when they have a big secret to share or a family probl

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America's Next Top Model #1

For the child navigating the highs and lows of popularity and the pressure to change themselves to fit into a competitiv

Cover of According to Plan

According to Plan

Christen Randall

For the teen navigating the pressure of internet fame while learning that their worth isn't defined by their size, neuro

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