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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
3,127 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1044 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
12–18 yrs
726 books
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3–5
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You Can't Scare a Princess #1
You Can't Scare a Princess!
Gillian Rogerson
For the child who needs a boost of confidence when facing scary situations or bossy behavior, this silly story shows how
Ages 3–6
Dumplin' #1
Dumplin'
Julie Murphy
Plus-size and proud Willowdean has always been confident, until a crush on a handsome coworker sparks a sudden wave of s
Ages 13–18
Blood Moon
Lucy Cuthew
For the teen facing the nightmare of digital shaming, this verse novel explores the intersection of first love, menstrua
Ages 14–18
The Painters of Lexieville
Sharon Darrow
Seventeen-year-old Pert Lexie dreams of escaping her impoverished town, but a betrayal by her uncle forces a sudden, dif
Ages 14–18
Voices #6
Hardit Singh Malik: World War One Flying Ace
Bali Rai
For the child who values their identity and needs to see how courage and perseverance can overcome prejudice in the purs
Ages 9–13
The Kids from Kennedy Middle School #2
Choosing Sides
Ilene Cooper
For the child feeling weighed down by expectations, this story follows a boy navigating the pressure to play a sport he
Ages 8–12
Get Ready for Gabi! #2
Who's That Girl?
Marisa Montes
Gabi is thrilled to have a new neighbor her age, but Lizzie’s secretive nature and her pushy brothers make building a fr
Ages 7–10
All American Boys
Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely
For teens grappling with news of racial injustice and the complex choice between staying silent or standing up for what
Ages 12–18
Graphic History
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Julie Gilbert
For the child questioning why rules exist at school or work: this graphic novel explores how a tragic event led to the s
Ages 8–12
Star Wars: Jedi Academy #3
The Phantom Bully
Jeffrey Brown
Roan enters his final year at the Jedi Academy, balancing flight training with the mystery of a hidden bully in this gra
Ages 8–12
Bessie Smith and the Night Riders
Sue Stauffacher
On a sweltering North Carolina night, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith uses her powerful presence to face down a grou
Ages 6–10
This Thing of Ours
Frederick Joseph
When an injury ends his basketball dreams, Ossie joins a writing program and finds his voice just as his school erupts i
Ages 14–18
Pocket Change Collective
Black Internet Effect
Shavone Charles
For the young creative who wants to see how digital trends start and how to navigate big tech spaces while staying true
Ages 12–18
Sona Sharma #3
Looking After Planet Earth
Chitra Soundar
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big global problems and wants to find practical, everyday ways to help their own
Ages 6–9
The Guilty Party
Joan Lingard
For the teenager beginning to question authority and looking for the courage to stand up for their environmental beliefs
Ages 12–16
Blackboard Bear #3
I Sure Am Glad to See You, Blackboard Bear
Martha Alexander
When the older kids won't let him join the game, a little boy uses his blackboard to draw a giant, imaginary bear friend
Ages 3–7
I Hope This Doesn't Find You
Ann Liang
Sadie Wen keeps her perfect reputation by venting her true feelings in secret email drafts, until the day her honest ran
Ages 12–18
When Kids Drive Kids Crazy: How to Get Along with Your Friends and Enemies
Eda LeShan
Learn why some peers act like bullies or brats and find practical ways to handle difficult social situations while build
Ages 8–12
Lacrosse #2
Lacrosse Firestorm
Matt Christopher
Garry's lacrosse season gets complicated when his unathletic brother joins the team. Tensions rise as Garry must stand u
Ages 8–12
Box Out
John Coy
Sophomore Liam risks his varsity starting spot when he takes a stand against his basketball coach for leading team praye
Ages 12–17
The Trials of Molly Sheldon
Julian F. Thompson
Accusations of witchcraft fly in a small Vermont town when sixteen-year-old Molly discovers she possesses a strange and
Ages 12–17
Jim and His Friends #9
So What?
Miriam Cohen
A first grader finds the confidence to embrace his own identity and accept himself exactly as he is.
Ages 5–7
Lemonade Mouth #1
Lemonade Mouth
Mark Peter Hughes
Five high school outcasts find their voices and spark a musical revolution after meeting in a fateful detention session.
Ages 12–15
The Folk of the Air #3
The Queen of Nothing
Holly Black
The exiled mortal Queen of Faerie must risk everything to return to a land of riddles and betrayal to save her twin sist
Ages 14–18
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