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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
12–18 yrs
726 books
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The Story of Sojourner Truth
Anita Crawford Clark
Isabella Bomefree escaped slavery with her infant daughter and fought a historic legal battle to recover her son before
Ages 4–8
The Sooner You Know, The Better
Livi Redden
For the middle grader or teen feeling overwhelmed by social pressures or big emotions, this interactive guide offers a r
Ages 10–16
The Breadwinner #3
Mud City
Deborah Ellis
Fourteen-year-old Shauzia flees a forced marriage in Afghanistan to live on the streets of a Pakistani refugee camp with
Ages 10–14
Life Doesn't Frighten Me
Maya Angelou
For the child needing an extra boost of courage when facing nighttime shadows, schoolyard bullies, or the unknown.
Ages 4–8
Third Grade Mermaid #2
Third Grade Mermaid and the Narwhals
Peter Raymundo
Determined to prove a classmate wrong, Cora the mermaid leads her friends on a deep-sea quest to find a real narwhal and
Ages 7–10
Real Siblings
Seamus Kirst
For the child being asked questions about their family, this gentle story helps kids define family by love and connectio
Ages 4–8
Living with Viola
Rosena Fung
For the child who feels like their worries are a constant companion, especially when trying to fit in at a new school or
Ages 8–12
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating
Adiba Jaigirdar
Hani and Ishu are two girls from different backgrounds who decide to start a fake relationship to solve their own person
Ages 12–18
Tell Me the Number before Infinity
Becky Taylor, Dena Taylor
For the child who feels limited by a physical diagnosis, this memoir shows how determination and a love for math can lea
Ages 10–18
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
Dennis is a star soccer player with a secret love for fashion, but wearing a dress to school puts his spot in the champi
Ages 8–12
Breathe and Count Back from Ten
Natalia Sylvester
For the teen navigating a chronic health condition while striving for independence and pursuing a dream that feels just
Ages 12–18
The Proudest Blue #1
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Ibtihaj Muhammad, S. K. Ali
Faizah admires her sister’s beautiful blue hijab on the first day of school and learns to stand tall when faced with unk
Ages 4–8
Juno Doesn't Like Bullying
Barbara Kiskis, Deborah Young
Juno from Facebook shares her best advice on how to stand up for yourself and handle bullies with confidence.
Ages 3–7
Willa and the Wind
Janice M. Del Negro
For the child learning to find their voice and stand their ground when things feel unfair or something has been taken fr
Ages 4–8
Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress
Alicia D. Williams
For the child finding their voice and learning to stand tall. This vibrant biography of Shirley Chisholm celebrates the
Ages 4–8
Beautiful Warrior: The Legend of the Nun's Kung Fu
Emily Arnold McCully
To escape an unwanted marriage to a bandit, Mingyi trains with a Buddhist nun to master kung fu and defend her own futur
Ages 5–10
The Problem with Pelly
Shana Corey
For the child who struggles with being too agreeable or let others make all the decisions, this story explores finding y
Ages 4–8
Sparrows In The Wind
Gail Carson Levine
For the child who feels like their voice isn't being heard or struggles to stand up for what they know is right in the f
Ages 8–12
Love & Resistance
Kara H.L. Chen
Seventeen-year-old Olivia Chang joins a secret student society to take down a racist bully and dismantle her school's to
Ages 12–18
The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn
Sally J. Pla
Maudie hopes a summer at her dad's cabin is the fresh start she needs to be herself, but a sudden wildfire forces her to
Ages 8–12
Rum Pum Pum
Maggie Duff
A brave blackbird seeks justice against a king who stole his wife. With a rhythmic beat, he rallies a group of allies to
Ages 4–8
Assertiveness for Teens
Maria van Noord
Standing up for yourself starts with finding your voice. Learn how to stop being a pushover, say no without guilt, and p
Ages 12–17
Mud Boy
Sarah Siggs
Cruel words feel as heavy and suffocating as thick mud until Sam finds the courage to speak up and let his parents help
Ages 5–11
Not Quite a Ghost
Anne Ursu
Life is overwhelming for Violet as she balances complex family ties and a mysterious illness, only for a ghost to sudden
Ages 8–12
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