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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
764 books about standing up for yourself
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Adventures at Hound Hotel #2
Growling Gracie
Shelley Swanson Sateren
For the child whose tone of voice is often misunderstood by adults and peers. Gracie's naturally raspy voice makes her s
Ages 6–9
Royal Academy Rebels #2
Outlaws
Jen Calonita
For the child who feels unheard by authority, this magical adventure validates the importance of standing up for what is
Ages 8–12
Dara Palmer's Major Drama
Emma Shevah
For the child who feels overlooked or wonders if their identity affects how others see them, Dara's journey through a th
Ages 8–12
Bimwili & the Zimwi: A Tale from Zanzibar
Verna Aardema
For the child learning to trust their instincts and find their voice when they feel small or trapped. A vibrant tale of
Ages 4–8
Let's Sound It Out #2
Rock That Vote
Meg Fleming
For the child curious about how leaders are chosen or how to handle group decisions fairly. This rhythmic story turns a
Ages 4–8
Paisley Hanover #3
Paisley Hanover Acts Out
Cameron Tuttle
For the teenager who feels trapped by social labels and wants to find their voice, this story explores the power and pit
Ages 12–17
Do You Love Me, Harvey Burns?
Jean Marzollo
For the teenager navigating the pain of first love while facing the harsh reality of religious prejudice and anonymous t
Ages 12–15
Would I Ever Lie to You?
Caralyn Buehner
For the child who is easily fooled by older siblings or friends, this playful story helps kids spot a tall tale and hand
Ages 4–8
The Homeschool Liberation League
Lucy Frank
For the student who feels stifled by the rigid rules of school and wonders if there is a different way to learn and grow
Ages 10–14
The Waffler
Gail Donovan
For the child who struggles with every choice, from ice cream flavors to standing up for what is right when everyone els
Ages 8–12
Hollywood Wars #1
My Co-star, My Enemy
Ilene Cooper
For the teen or tween navigating the pressures of high stakes performance and the sting of social comparison in competit
Ages 10–14
The After-School Monster
Marissa Moss
For the child who feels nervous about being home alone or struggles with big, scary worries that seem to grow when they
Ages 4–8
Mr. Biffy's Battle
Richard Tulloch
For the child who feels pressured to be 'tough' or 'mean' when they are actually gentle. A funny story about staying tru
Ages 5–9
Fifth Chinese Daughter
Jade Snow Wong
For the young reader navigating the delicate balance between family expectations and their own growing sense of independ
Ages 12–18
The Ramayana for Children
The Girl Who Chose
Devdutt Pattanaik
For the child learning that growing up means making their own choices, this retelling of the Ramayana explores the power
Ages 8–12
Lionel #4
Louise Takes Charge
Stephen Krensky
For the child facing a classroom bully who needs to see that standing up for what is right is more effective when you do
Ages 7–10
The Day They Came to Arrest the Book
Nat Hentoff
For the teenager grappling with how to balance free speech and racial sensitivity when a classic book sparks a community
Ages 12–18
Hi There, Supermouse!
Jean Ure
For the child who feels overlooked or plays second fiddle to a more outgoing sibling. This story explores finding your o
Ages 8–12
Girl Code
Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser
For the teenager who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start, this memoir shows how passion and progra
Ages 12–18
The Pushcart War
Jean Merrill
For the child who questions why things are the way they are, this clever mock-history shows how small voices can take a
Ages 8–12
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