Skip to content

Books
Collections
Guides

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Collections
Guides
About
Terms
Privacy

© 2026 wonderlit · Support indie bookstores

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

Browse → Themes → Standing Up for Yourself

Standing Up for Yourself

764 books about standing up for yourself

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of The Adventurer's Guide to Dragons (and Why They Keep Biting Me)

The Adventurer's Guide #2

The Adventurer's Guide to Dragons (and Why They Keep Biting Me)

Wade Albert White

For the child who loves to laugh while they save the world, this story explores how to stand up for what is right even w

Cover of Staying Safe Around Strangers

Staying Safe Around Strangers

Empower your child with practical safety rules for interacting with people they don't know in public and online social s

Cover of The Stonewall Riots: Making a Stand for LGBTQ Rights

The Stonewall Riots: Making a Stand for LGBTQ Rights

Archie Bongiovanni

For the teen exploring the roots of the LGBTQ+ movement, this graphic novel brings the history of the Stonewall Uprising

Cover of Girls of Paper and Fire

Girls of Paper and Fire #1

Girls of Paper and Fire

For the mature teen processing systemic injustice or reclaiming autonomy after trauma, this lush fantasy explores the co

Cover of Emily's Art

Peter Catalanotto

For the child who feels discouraged when their creative work is misunderstood or criticized by adults. A gentle guide to

Cover of Kat, Incorrigible

Kat, Incorrigible #1

Kat, Incorrigible

Stephanie Burgis

For the child who feels the weight of family expectations and wants to find their own voice. A spirited 12-year-old uses

Cover of I Am Drums

For the child who feels a spark of passion but lacks the resources to pursue it, this story explores the grit needed to

Cover of The Boy with Big Decisions

The Boy with Big Decisions #1

The Boy with Big Decisions

For the child who struggles with 'what-ifs' and overthinking, this interactive journey lets readers practice making big

Cover of Snow & Poison

Melissa de la Cruz

For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to find a voice in a world of social posturin

Cover of Disguised: A Wartime Memoir

Disguised: A Wartime Memoir

Rita la Fontaine de Clercq Zubli

For the young reader seeking to understand how one person can find the strength to resist injustice and survive the unth

Cover of Run, Billy, Run

Matt Christopher Sports

Run, Billy, Run

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels overshadowed by a sibling's reputation or struggles to find their own place, Billy's journey on

Cover of The Good Dog

For the child who feels the pull between staying safe at home and wanting to explore the world, this story of a loyal do

Cover of The Split History of the Civil Rights Movement

The Split History of the Civil Rights Movement

Nadia Abushanab Higgins

For the student trying to understand why historical figures disagreed so deeply. This flip book explores the Civil Right

Cover of The Chicken of the Family

The Chicken of the Family

For the child being teased by older siblings, this silly tale validates the frustration of being the 'little one' while

Cover of All That Glitters

Likely Story #2

All That Glitters

David Van Etten

For the teenager juggling too many responsibilities who feels the pressure to perform while longing for a simpler, more

Cover of Be Your True Self

Social Justice and You

Be Your True Self

Maribel Valdez Gonzalez

For the child who feels pressure to fit in or hide their true feelings. A supportive guide to celebrating your unique id

Cover of Margie Kelly Breaks the Dress Code

Margie Kelly Breaks the Dress Code

For the child noticing unfair rules or navigating the tricky social dynamics of middle school, this story empowers young

Cover of Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote

Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote

Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau

For the teenager asking why their vote matters or wondering about the history of fairness in America, this book connects

Cover of Do You See Me?

LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss

For the child who wants to be seen for their unique heart and talents, rather than being judged by labels or the way the

Cover of Beyond the Ruby Veil

The Ruby Veil #1

Beyond the Ruby Veil

Mara Fitzgerald

For the teen who feels like they have to be 'good' to be worthy, this dark fantasy explores a girl who chooses power and

Cover of When We Wake

When We Wake #1

For the teen grappling with a changing world and their place in it, this story explores how to find your voice and fight

Cover of The Little Matador

The Little Matador

For the child who feels pressured to follow in a parent's footsteps but has their own unique passions and gentle heart.

Cover of The Year of the Buttered Cat A Mostly True Story

The Year of the Buttered Cat A Mostly True Story

Lexi Haas, Susan Haas

For the child navigating a world not built for them, this humorous mystery finds the power in self-advocacy and the stre

Cover of Lights, Camera, Kim!

The Doggy Divas #3

Lights, Camera, Kim!

For the child dreaming of the big screen who needs to navigate the gap between public fame and personal friendships.

1...28 29 30 31 32