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Standing Up for Yourself
318 books about standing up for yourself
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Three Billy Goats Gruff, The
Janet Stevens
For the child who loves a good trick, this silly retelling shows that being clever and staying brave can help you face d
Ages 4–8
The Story of Sojourner Truth
Anita Crawford Clark
For the child learning about fairness and the power of their own voice. This gentle biography introduces a hero who foug
Ages 4–8
Dealing with Bullying
Teasing Isn't Funny
Melissa Higgins
For the child who needs help understanding the line between a joke and a jab, this guide helps kids navigate social boun
Ages 4–8
Girls Resist!
KaeLyn Rich
For the teen who sees unfairness in the world and wants to take action. This handbook provides practical tools for organ
Ages 12–18
Shine, My Amazing Girl
Emma Meyer
For the young girl who needs a gentle reminder of her own capabilities and inner light. This collection helps build self
Ages 5–9
Jessica
Bullies Never Win
Margery Cuyler
For the child who worries about what-ifs and struggles with a classmate's teasing. Jessica learns to overcome anxiety an
Ages 5–8
Identical
Ellen Hopkins
For the teen navigating deep family trauma, this verse novel explores the heavy reality of hidden abuse and the desperat
Ages 14–18
Crooked River
Shelley Pearsall
For the child grappling with the difference between what is legal and what is right, this story explores finding the cou
Ages 9–13
Pony Pals #26
Movie Star Pony
Jeanne Betancourt
For the child learning to set boundaries when someone else's wants conflict with their own. This story explores the pres
Ages 7–10
The Weird! Series #2
Dare!
Erin Frankel
For the child who has seen someone being treated unkindly and isn't sure how to help. A empowering guide to finding the
Ages 5–9
The Baby-Sitters Club #59
Mallory Hates Boys (and Gym)
Ann M. Martin
For the child who feels like an outsider during gym class or struggles with the pressure of early middle school social c
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #84
Dawn and the School Spirit War
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the social minefield of middle school competition and learning when school spirit crosses the l
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child who is navigating the ups and downs of making new friends and learning how to handle bossiness or disagree
Ages 3–7
Epithet Erased #1
Prison of Plastic
Brendan Blaber
For the child navigating the pressure to be 'perfect' while struggling with their own inner world and interpersonal boun
Ages 10–15
The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #5
Kristy Power!
Ann M. Martin
For the budding leader finding her voice. This guided journal helps kids explore their personality and leadership style
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #87
Stacey and the Bad Girls
Ann M. Martin
For the child feeling the pull of a new, 'cool' crowd and struggling to stay true to themselves and their old friends.
Ages 8–12
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
The Story of Nelson Mandela
Floyd Stokes
For the child asking big questions about fairness and how one person can change the world. This biography introduces the
Ages 6–9
Kids in the World
Kids in Italy
Dayzee Harper
For the child who loves to question the rules and test boundaries. A clever student discovers that words only have the p
Ages 8–12
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Taylor Swift
Rachelle Burk
For the child who dreams of the stage or needs to see how grit and staying true to yourself can turn a childhood passion
Ages 6–9
Horrid Henry #8
Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter
Francesca Simon
For the child who loves a bit of mischief and needs to see that even the biggest troublemakers sometimes meet their matc
Ages 5–9
Who Was?
Who Was Joan of Arc?
Sarah Winifred Searle, Who HQ
For the child finding their own voice, this graphic biography explores the courage of a girl who led an army and stayed
Ages 8–12
Who HQ Graphic Novels
Who Was Cesar Chavez?
Terry Blas, Who HQ
For the child who asks why some things aren't fair, this graphic novel brings to life the courageous journey of a man wh
Ages 8–12
Dance Class #10
Dance Class: Peer Pressure
Béka
For the child feeling pulled between their love for a hobby and the desire to fit in with friends.
Ages 8–12
Animorphs: The Graphic Novel #1
The Invasion
K. A. Applegate, Michael Grant
For the child grappling with the weight of big responsibilities and the feeling that the adults in charge don't see the
Ages 9–13
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