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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
764 books about standing up for yourself
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9–12
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Happy Kid!
Gail Gauthier
For the middle-schooler navigating social cliques and high parental expectations, this story offers a humorous look at f
Ages 8–12
Kitten Construction Company #1
Meet the House Kittens
John Patrick Green
For the child who feels overlooked because of their size or age, this story shows that even the smallest hands can build
Ages 6–9
Read Me Like a Book
Liz Kessler
For the teenager navigating the intense confusion of a first crush while questioning their identity and processing their
Ages 14–18
Horace and Morris #1
Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores
James Howe
For the child navigating social groups where some friends are left out. This playful story explores breaking gender barr
Ages 4–8
Stuff Happens #4
Sean
Will Kostakis
For the boy who feels the weight of everyone's expectations and needs a reminder that it is okay to be himself, even whe
Ages 7–11
Harry and the Terrible Whatzit
Dick Gackenbach
For the child who imagines monsters in the shadows. Harry discovers that his fears shrink when he finds the courage to f
Ages 4–8
Shoshi's Shabbat
Caryn Yacowitz
For the child (or parent) who needs a reminder to slow down, this gentle tale explores the beauty of a weekly rest throu
Ages 4–8
Girl Wonder: A Baseball Story in Nine Innings
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child who needs to see that 'can't' is just a challenge, this story celebrates the grit required to break throug
Ages 4–9
The Infamous Ratsos #6
The Infamous Ratsos: Live! In Concert!
Kara LaReau
For the child who has been teased for what they like or wonders if their interests are 'too girly.' This gentle story ex
Ages 5–8
Private Label
Kelly Yang
For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and hidden truths, this story explores finding your own voice withi
Ages 13–18
Rosie Loves Jack
Mel Darbon
For the teen seeking to understand the power of self-advocacy and the deep desire for independence when the world undere
Ages 14–18
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning how one person's voice can change the world, this biography celebrates the courage to stand up ag
Ages 9–12
The First Thing About You
Chaz Hayden
For the teenager who wants to be known for their personality rather than their physical appearance, this story explores
Ages 14–18
The Hamlet Chronicles #3
Three Rotten Eggs
Gregory Maguire
For the child navigating tricky social circles or facing a new bully, this story offers a humorous take on standing your
Ages 8–12
Emmie & Friends #5
Truly Tyler
Terri Libenson
For the child feeling torn between different social circles or struggling to pursue a 'uncool' hobby while maintaining t
Ages 8–12
Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #5
Atalanta's Race
Shirley Climo
For the child who values their independence and feels pressure to conform to traditional roles. This myth celebrates a g
Ages 7–10
Becoming Muhammad Ali
Kwame Alexander, James Patterson
For the child finding their voice and navigating the complexities of growing up in a world that isn't always fair. A loo
Ages 8–12
Owen Foote #5
Owen Foote, Mighty Scientist
Stephanie Greene
For the young explorer who loves experiments but feels nervous about school bullies and the pressure of the big science
Ages 6–9
Emma the Dog #1
Letters from a Desperate Dog
Eileen Christelow
For the child who feels the rules at home are just a bit too strict, this hilarious tale follows a dramatic pup who thin
Ages 4–8
Hidden Magic
Vivian Vande Velde
For the child who loves a twist on tradition: a spirited princess skips the waiting and takes charge to rescue a pampere
Ages 8–12
The Six Rules of Maybe
Deb Caletti
For the teenager who feels invisible while caring for everyone else, this story explores finding your own voice when fam
Ages 14–18
Clever Beatrice #2
Clever Beatrice and the Best Little Pony
Margaret Willey
For the resourceful child who loves problem-solving and outsmarting big challenges through wit rather than force.
Ages 4–8
Emma the Witch #4
Un-Happy New Year, Emma!
James Stevenson
For the child who tries to be kind even when others are mean. Emma the witch learns how to handle bullies while keeping
Ages 5–8
The Eighteenth Emergency
Betsy Byars
For the child grappling with the fear of a school bully. This story validates the paralyzing feeling of being targeted w
Ages 8–12
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