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210 books about standing up for yourself
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The Baby-Sitters Club #61
Jessi and the Awful Secret
Ann M. Martin
For the child who senses a peer is in trouble and needs guidance on when to speak up. A gentle but serious look at intui
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #41
Mary Anne vs. Logan
Ann M. Martin
For the middle-grade reader navigating their first relationship or realizing they need more space from a boyfriend or gi
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #34
Claudia and the Middle School Mystery
Ann M. Martin
For the child facing an unfair accusation, this mystery explores the weight of being misunderstood and the power of find
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child feeling the pressure to fit in with the 'cool' crowd, even when it means making choices they know are wron
Ages 3–8
Molly Moon #2
Molly Moon Stops the World
Georgia Byng
For the child who feels overlooked or powerless, Molly Moon discovers that a hidden talent can change her world and give
Ages 8–12
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Doreen Cronin
For the child learning to speak up when something feels unfair, this silly barnyard tale shows how words and working tog
Ages 3–7
Shredderman #1
Secret Identity
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the child who feels powerless against a school bully and needs a clever, digital-age way to stand up for themselves
Ages 8–12
Arthur Chapter Books #5
Arthur Accused!
Marc Brown
For the child facing an unfair accusation or the sting of being misunderstood. Arthur must prove his honesty when school
Ages 6–9
Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights, A
Kathleen Krull
For the student curious about their rights and how the law actually works, this lively guide explains the Bill of Rights
Ages 8–14
Big Bad Bruce
Bill Peet
For the child who needs to understand the consequences of being a bully and the power of a second chance, even if it com
Ages 4–8
There's a Bear on My Chair
Ross Collins
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a big personality in their space, this rhyming tale offers a funny way to talk ab
Ages 2–5
Coretta Scott King
Ntozake Shange
For the child curious about how one person can change the world through courage and quiet strength. This story honors th
Ages 6–10
Dissected Lives
African American Leaders Fight for Freedom
Dissected Lives
For the middle-grade student curious about how ordinary people change the world through courage and persistence. This hi
Ages 9–12
The Winternight Trilogy #1
The Bear and the Nightingale
Katherine Arden
For the young person navigating a world that demands they shrink themselves or the child feeling caught between ancient
Ages 12–18
Girls Don't Fly
Kristen Chandler
For the teenager feeling weighed down by family obligations and looking for the courage to prioritize their own future a
Ages 14–18
Totally Joe
James Howe
For the middle-schooler navigating the complexities of identity, this story follows Joe as he explores being gay, facing
Ages 10–14
The US Civil Rights Movement for Disabilities
Baby Professor
For the student curious about why our world has ramps and elevators, this guide traces the history of brave individuals
Ages 8–12
The Wolves in the Walls
Neil Gaiman
For the child who feels unheard or notices things others ignore, this story validates their instincts and shows how to f
Ages 5–10
Signed, Abiah Rose
Diane Browning
For the child who loves to create but feels held back by unfair rules, this story explores the courage it takes to claim
Ages 5–9
Enola Holmes Graphic Novels
Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels
Serena Blasco, Nancy Springer
For the child craving autonomy and a sense of purpose, this vibrant mystery series celebrates the courage to forge your
Ages 9–14
A Stir of Bones
Nina Kiriki Hoffman
For the teen navigating a restrictive or abusive home environment who finds solace and a sense of agency in secrets, fri
Ages 14–18
Native American Rights
Baby Professor
For the curious student asking why rules aren't always fair, this guide explains the history of Native American civil ri
Ages 7–10
A Few Thoughts About Bullying for My Little Friends Everywhere
Martha Williams
For the child grappling with peer pressure or unkindness. This gentle guide helps little ones understand bullying and fi
Ages 4–8
The Baby-Sitters Club #51
Dawn and the Older Boy
Ann M. Martin
For the preteen navigating the excitement and pressure of a first crush or dating someone slightly older while trying to
Ages 8–12
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