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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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A vital tool for children to recognize different forms of abuse, learn the language of body safety, and find the courage

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Hurdles in the Dark My Story of Survival, Resilience, and Triumph

Elvira K. Gonzalez

For the teenager or survivor needing to know they are not alone after facing systemic abuse, gaslighting, or the 'troubl

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Click, Clack, Moo #1

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

Doreen Cronin

For the child learning how to speak up when things feel unfair. This hilarious barnyard tale explores how to express nee

Ages 4–8

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The Spinster Club #3

What's a Girl Gotta Do?

For the teenager who wants to change the world but feels overwhelmed by the cost: a powerful look at activism, online ha

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Usborne Bible Tales

David and Goliath

For the child facing a big challenge or feeling small in a grown up world, this gentle retelling shows how courage and f

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Chicken Squad #1

For the child who thrives on silliness and needs a gentle, punny way to explore the idea of 'the other side' without the

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The Wolfpack Way

For the child who needs to find their voice within a group. This inspiring guide helps young leaders embrace their own p

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Wolfpack (Young Readers Edition)

For the young athlete or leader ready to find her voice. This guide transforms Abby Wambach's soccer wisdom into eight r

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Ruby and Bubbles

For the child who needs a boost of confidence when peer groups feel exclusive. Ruby and her pet bird show how a loyal fr

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For the child whose vivid imagination transforms everyday objects into magical worlds and who needs their creative bound

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Clever Beatrice #1

Clever Beatrice

Margaret Willey

For the child who needs to know that being small doesn't mean being powerless. A sharp-witted girl uses her mind to outs

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Farah Rocks Fifth Grade

Susan Muaddi Darraj

For the child navigating friend drama and academic stress while trying to protect a younger sibling. A warm look at stay

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Girls on the Up

For the young reader starting to notice that the world isn't always fair and wanting to know how one person can make a d

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A Kids Book About

A Kids Book About Racism

For the parent looking for a direct, honest way to explain racism to a young child. This book provides clear definitions

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Building Blocks of the Civil Rights Movement

School in the Civil Rights Movement

Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

For the child curious about history and justice, this book explains how brave students changed the world just by going t

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Zelda and Ivy #1

Laura McGee Kvasnosky

For the younger sibling navigating the tricky balance of wanting to be just like their big sister while finding their ow

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Save Our Squad, Gaby

For the child who needs to find their voice when things feel unfair, this story follows a group of friends fighting to s

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Navigating Social Media #1

Surviving Social Media: Shut Down the Haters

For the child navigating the complex world of apps and comments: this guide offers practical tools to handle cyberbullyi

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Camila the Star

Camila the Podcasting Star

For the child who loves to be the center of attention and wants to find creative ways to share their unique voice and id

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Dork Diaries #9

Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen

Rachel Renee Russell

For the middle-schooler navigating the highs and lows of social hierarchies and the sting of a rival's betrayal.

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Marlon the Monster #1

The Last Noo-Noo

For the child who isn't quite ready to say goodbye to their pacifier despite pressure from grown-ups and teasing from fr

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Pepper Page Saves the Universe!

Landry Q. Walker

For the child who feels like a quiet observer and longs to find their inner strength, this futuristic adventure explores

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Matt Christopher

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

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If I Were a Lion

For the child sitting in a time-out who feels their punishment is unfair. This playful rhyming story helps kids navigate

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