Standing Up for Yourself

Alfie thinks Milly is the best kind of friend, but he worries his playground reputation might suffer if the other boys s

One determined girl skips the usual royal expectations and finds her own clever, unexpected way to prove she has the hea

A variety of young voices come together in these stories to capture the authentic, complicated, and brave moments of gro

For the child who notices when things aren't fair and wants to know how one person can change the world through persiste

For the child learning how one person's quiet courage can change the world. This first-person account helps young reader

For the child who notices when rules aren't fair. This lyrical allegory helps children understand the courage it takes t

For the child who feels small in a world of big rules: Alice Paul's creative, persistent journey shows how one person ca

Malala Yousafzai shares her journey from a quiet life in Pakistan to becoming a global voice for the right of every girl

Michael finds his worldview challenged after his parents pull him into their anti-immigrant rallies, forcing him to look

Lulu demands a dinosaur for her birthday and won't take no for an answer, but the brontosaurus she finds in the wild has

Delphernia lives in a silent cloister where girls turn music into gold, but she longs to break the rules and finally let

Seventeen-year-old Zu leads a harrowing journey of resilience and reckoning as she fights back against a system that tri

Poetry and art bring to life the legendary moment Barbara Frietchie defied invading troops by waving her flag with unwav

For the child who feels like a background character in their own life and is searching for the courage to lead their own

For the teenager who wants to make a difference in the world but feels intimidated by the challenges of leadership and p

Matt searches for the truth about his brother's life and death in Iraq, discovering secrets that force him to finally st

Giggles, wiggles, and personal space belong to you alone in this rhythmic, energetic anthem about the power of setting y

For the child who uses humor to hide their pain, this story helps navigate the sting of digital embarrassment and the co

A determined drake sets off on a grand quest to become king, enlisting the help of a river, a ladder, and a wasp nest al

Living in the shadow of her mother Anne Boleyn, young Elizabeth must survive the treacherous Tudor court and a stepfathe

For the child who feels like they are constantly hiding their true self to fit in. A moving story about an autistic girl

For the child who feels small or shy, this biography shows how one girl overcame her anxieties to become a champion for

For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and hidden truths, this story explores finding your own voice withi

Seeking refuge from a bully in a karate school leads Bushi into a different time, where a master teaches that a sharp mi