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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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Graphic History: History in the News #1
School Strike for Climate
Nel Yomtov
For the child who feels small in a big world, this graphic novel shows how one person's voice can spark a global movemen
Ages 8–12
Dreamland
Sarah Dessen
Sixteen-year-old Caitlin falls under the spell of the seductive Rogerson Biscoe, only to find herself trapped in an incr
Ages 14–18
The Fat Man #1
The Fat Man
Maurice Gee
For the adolescent navigating complex dynamics of power and intimidation. This gritty thriller explores how a young boy
Ages 11–15
Emma the Witch #1
Yuck!
James Stevenson
When mean witches leave her out, Emma gathers her animal friends to prove that a little creativity and kindness can crea
Ages 4–8
Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World
Kelly Jensen
Essays, comics, and poems from pop-culture icons and authors create a scrapbook-style guide to what it means to be a fem
Ages 12–18
Shoot for the Hoop
Matt Christopher
Rusty Young is determined to join the summer basketball league, but first he must convince his parents that his diabetes
Ages 8–12
Protector of the Small #2
Page
Tamora Pierce
Keladry of Mindalen faces three grueling years of knight training while confronting bullies and proving she has the grit
Ages 10–14
Mimi #1
Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe
Shauna J. Grant
For the child who is tired of being called 'cute' and wants to be taken seriously for their skills, ideas, and personali
Ages 6–8
We Shall Overcome: Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Fred Powledge
For the young person asking big questions about fairness and justice: a powerful history of the brave people who fought
Ages 10–15
Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Lost Scrolls #3
The Lost Scrolls: Earth
Michael Teitelbaum
Master the secrets of the Earth Kingdom through Katara’s defiant stand on a Fire Nation ship and Aang’s clever battle of
Ages 7–12
Tyrone O'Saurus Dreams
James Howe
For the child who feels pressured to follow a path they didn't choose. A gentle story about finding the courage to be a
Ages 4–8
The Chosen One
Carol Lynch Williams
Fourteen-year-old Kyra must choose between a forced marriage within her desert cult or leaving behind everything she lov
Ages 12–16
Free Thaddeus!
John Gosselink
For the child who feels misunderstood by authority or finds themselves in trouble for 'helping' in unconventional ways.
Ages 8–12
Do You Love Me, Harvey Burns?
Jean Marzollo
A high school science project leads to a budding romance, but anonymous anti-semitic notes threaten to shatter a friends
Ages 12–15
Here to Stay
Sara Farizan
After a cruel photo-shopped image goes viral, basketball star Bijan Majidi must face his school and the painful reality
Ages 14–18
You Can't Say That! Writers for Young People Talk about Censorship, Free Expression, and the Stories They Have to Tell
Leonard S. Marcus
For the reader curious about why some books are removed from shelves, this collection of interviews explores the power o
Ages 12–18
Dabung Girl
Beating the Odds: Purple Flame and Dabung Girl
Nitya Rathi, Saurabh Agarwal
For the child who wants to stand up for what is right, this superhero adventure explores how courage and social intellig
Ages 8–12
Shark in the Dark
Peter Bently
A neighborhood shark finds himself outnumbered when all the smaller fish decide they have had enough of his bullying way
Ages 3–6
Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More
Jaclyn Jaycox
For the young athlete who notices things aren't always fair on the field, this guide explores the history of sports star
Ages 8–11
Margie Kelly Breaks the Dress Code
Bridget Farr
For the child noticing unfair rules or navigating the tricky social dynamics of middle school, this story empowers young
Ages 8–12
Sarah and After: Five Women of the Old Testament
Lynne Reid Banks
Four generations of women take center stage in these interconnected stories about the matriarchs who helped build the He
Ages 12–18
The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place
E. L. Konigsburg
Exiled to summer camp, Margaret Rose Kane finds refuge with her uncles and joins a fierce battle to save their towers ma
Ages 10–14
Fairytales Gone Wrong #4
Snow White and the Magic Mirror
Tony Bradman
Snow White discovers that being the fairest in the land doesn't mean doing everything for everyone else—sometimes you ha
Ages 6–9
Melissa and Friends #3
Green
Alex Gino
A non-binary middle-schooler finds their voice and a sense of belonging while campaigning for inclusive casting in the s
Ages 8–12
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