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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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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
Mo Willems
For the child who loves being unique even when it surprises others. Wilbur the naked mole rat challenges his colony's 'n
Ages 4–8
Jessica
Bullies Never Win
Margery Cuyler
First-grader Jessica is tired of being worried about Brenda's teasing and decides it's finally time to try a different a
Ages 5–8
Anahita's Woven Riddle
Meghan Nuttall Sayres
Anahita defies tradition in twentieth-century Iran by challenging her suitors to solve a complex riddle she has woven in
Ages 11–15
The Complete Girl's Guide to Confidence
Abby Swift
For the girl navigating the social and personal changes of growing up. This guide provides practical tools for building
Ages 8–12
Tom Paine: Freedom's Apostle
Leo Gurko
Follow the turbulent life of the man whose powerful pamphlets fueled the American Revolution before he faced imprisonmen
Ages 10–14
The Unidentified #1
The Unidentified
Rae Mariz
Inside a high-tech school located in a shopping mall, Kid Dade begins to suspect that her every move is being tracked fo
Ages 12–17
Strong
Rob Kearney, Eric Rosswood
For the child who needs to know that being strong and being yourself go hand in hand. A colorful look at how a champion
Ages 4–8
Paige Not Found
Jen Wilde
Digital life and physical autonomy collide in this exploration of constant surveillance and what it means to truly belon
Ages 12–18
Catherine, Called Birdy
Karen Cushman
Thirteen-year-old Birdy records her daily rebellions against medieval expectations and her father's many attempts to mar
Ages 10–14
Garden Heights #1
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Starr Carter is the only witness to a fatal police shooting of her best friend, leaving her to decide if speaking up is
Ages 14–18
Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences
Brigit Young
For the middle schooler starting to notice unfair rules, this story follows a student standing up against restrictive dr
Ages 10–14
Feeder #2
Breeder
Eliza Green
Anya wakes up with no memory in a locked room where her roommate claims she is a prisoner intended for breeding, forcing
Ages 14–18
Coney Tales #2
Showdown at Lonesome Pellet
Paul Rátz de Tagyos
A quiet traveler wearing a radish for a hat might be the only one brave enough to stand up to the rowdy Pointy Brothers
Ages 4–8
Tales of Great Goddesses #2
Gaia: Goddess of Earth
Imogen Greenberg
Witness the birth of the world as the goddess Gaia protects her creations from power-hungry gods and searches for a way
Ages 8–12
Spanish-Infused Picture Books
Geez Louise!
Susan Middleton Elya
Louise the stinkbug has to find her courage when she goes head-to-head against a bullying cockroach in a high-stakes ska
Ages 4–8
Sally Lockhart #3
The Tiger in the Well
Philip Pullman
In the streets of 1881 London, Sally fights a shadowy figure known as the Tzaddik who threatens her daughter and preys o
Ages 13–18
Sliding Into Home
Dori Hillestad Butler
For the child who feels held back by unfair rules, this story follows a girl's determined fight to play the sport she lo
Ages 8–12
The Story of Raji's Girls #1
The Story of Chubby Girl
Rajinie Fernando
For the child being teased about their body, this story offers a mirror for their pain and a path toward reclaiming thei
Ages 8–12
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
Ever After High: A School Story #2
A Semi-Charming Kind of Life
Suzanne Selfors
For the child who feels boxed in by expectations, this story celebrates finding the courage to be yourself when everyone
Ages 8–12
Likely Story #2
All That Glitters
David Van Etten
Mallory is producing a hit soap opera and surviving high school, but her mother is trying to take over the show and her
Ages 12–17
Cornerstones of Freedom
Rosa Parks: Freedom Rider
Keith Brandt, Joanne Mattern
For the child learning about fairness and the power of one voice. This biography shows how quiet courage can change the
Ages 7–10
Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett
Caron Lee Cohen
Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett isn't afraid of anything, especially not a loud-mouthed braggart like Mike Fink
Ages 5–9
Girl Giant #2
Girl Giant and the Jade War
Van Hoang
For the child navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to stay true to their own values and heritage.
Ages 8–12
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