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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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SleepWakers #1
Sam Saves the Night
Shari Simpson
Sam wakes up outside her own body and joins a secret society of SleepWakers to stop a dream-world bully in an epic midni
Ages 8–12
Black Children Affirmations #1
Black Girl Magic
Mahogany L. Browne
This lyrical anthem blooms with strength and self-love, defying society's limits to celebrate the brilliance of Black gi
Ages 4–8
Tales of Great Goddesses #1
Athena: Goddess of Wisdom and War
Imogen Greenberg
Athena uses her wit and courage to outsmart rivals, assist legendary heroes, and learn the best ways to help the human r
Ages 8–12
Frances #5
Best Friends for Frances
Russell Hoban
When the boys declare a no-girls baseball game, Frances and her sister counter with an exclusive outing of their own to
Ages 4–8
Ed Emberley's Monsters #1
Go Away, Big Green Monster!
Ed Emberley
Bright yellow eyes and a long blue nose slowly appear through die-cut pages, giving you the power to make the big green
Ages 2–5
Darby
Jonathon Scott Fuqua
Nine-year-old Darby causes a stir in 1926 South Carolina when she writes a newspaper story about equality. Witness the p
Ages 9–12
Nice Girls #2
Nice Girls Endure
Chris Struyk-Bonn
Daily cruelty from classmates has kept Chelsea quiet and isolated, until a new friendship helps her find the courage to
Ages 12–18
The Wolves Are Waiting
Natasha Friend
After becoming the target of a fraternity game, fifteen-year-old Nora decides to fight back against the culture of silen
Ages 14–18
Standing for Socks
Elissa Brent Weissman
Fara’s mismatched socks were supposed to show her individuality, but now she’s worried her middle school reputation is h
Ages 8–12
The Terrible Troublesome Troll
Nick Ward
The path to school is blocked by a menacing bully, but Billy and his friend Tiny Mole are ready to use their wits to out
Ages 4–7
The African-American Experience #3
Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round: Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Doreen Rappaport
Courageous individuals use the power of ancestral songs and unwavering strength to transform America during the civil ri
Ages 9–12
Friends for Keeps #2
My Best Frenemy
Julie Bowe
Ten-year-old Ida May finally found a best friend, but a bossy classmate's dangerous game of Truth or Dare threatens to r
Ages 8–12
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen #2
My Perfect Life
Dyan Sheldon
Reluctant candidate Ella finds herself in a fierce high school election against the popular Carla Santini after a prank
Ages 12–17
The Girl Who Changed Little League
Maria Pepe, Jean L. S. Patrick
Eleven-year-old Maria Pepe could pitch and catch as well as any boy, but she had to fight the system to prove that girls
Ages 6–9
I Am Not Esther #1
I Am Not Esther
Fleur Beale
Forced into a strict religious cult and renamed Esther, a young girl fights to keep her true identity from being erased
Ages 12–17
Spirit's Princess
Esther Friesner
Powerful enchantresses and mysterious fairies shape the legend of King Arthur in this exploration of the Lady of the Lak
Ages 12–16
Vicious
Hope Vanderberg
Real stories from teenagers reveal the painful truth about bullying in all its forms, highlighting the incredible resili
Ages 12–18
All You Have to Do
Autumn Allen
Two young Black men in different eras struggle with the weight of expectation and the choice between staying quiet or st
Ages 14–18
Year I Flew Away, The
Marie Arnold
For the child struggling to find their place after a move or feeling like they need to change themselves to fit in with
Ages 8–12
The Squire's Tales #7
The Lioness & Her Knight
Gerald Morris
Lynette is a haughty noble lady who demands King Arthur's help to save her sister's besieged lands, setting off a quest
Ages 10–14
Ballyhoo Bay
Judy Sierra
For the child who loves the outdoors and needs to know that even small voices can protect the places they love through c
Ages 4–8
Just Being Fred
Julia Coldicott
Fred looks like a frog to everyone else, but inside he knows he is a duck, leading him on a gentle journey of self-accep
Ages 3–7
The Adventures of Pegadon, Overcoming Bullying
Marina Kalendareva
Two unique creatures teased for their unusual features must use their special talents to save the very community that on
Ages 5–9
Diary of a Would-be Princess
Jessica Green
An ordinary teenager’s life is completely transformed when she discovers she is actually royalty and must document the c
Ages 10–15
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