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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
6–8
9–12
13+
A Fragile Enchantment
Allison Saft
For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations while discovering that true strength lies in vulnerability and
Ages 14–18
Barely Floating
Lilliam Rivera
For the girl who feels her body doesn't fit the 'sporty' mold but refuses to dim her sparkle. Nat fights for her dream o
Ages 8–12
Paiute Princess
Deborah Kogan Ray
Sarah Winnemucca used her voice to bridge the gap between the Paiute tribe and white settlers in this vibrant account of
Ages 7–11
Cannonball Coralie and the Lion
Grace Easton
After a cruel ringmaster fires her, Coralie stands tall and inspires her lion friend and fellow performers to walk away
Ages 3–7
Heartbeat Drum, The: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist
Deidre Havrelock
Cree elder Carol Powder defies tradition to become a drummer, sharing her powerful songs and activism with a new generat
Ages 4–8
Animorphs: The Graphic Novel #1
The Invasion
K. A. Applegate
Five teenagers witness a crash-landing from another planet and gain the incredible power to morph into animals to fight
Ages 9–13
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
Rachel Brian's Social-Emotional Guides #2
The Worry (Less) Book
Rachel Brian
For children who feel overwhelmed by 'what-ifs,' this graphic guide explains the biology of anxiety and provides funny,
Ages 8–14
The Kingdom Beyond #1
Force of Fire
Sayantani DasGupta
Pinki is a fire-breathing demon who must go undercover as a human to gain control of her powers and help her people over
Ages 8–12
From the Files of Madison Finn #1
Caught in the Web
Laura Dower
Ona Judge Staines makes a courageous choice to leave the Washington plantation and claim her own life in this true accou
Ages 8–12
Alpha Oops! #1
Alpha Oops! The Day Z Went First
Alethea Kontis
The alphabet line-up descends into hilarious chaos when Z decides he is tired of always being last and demands a turn at
Ages 4–8
Disguised: A Wartime Memoir
Rita la Fontaine de Clercq Zubli
For the young reader seeking to understand how one person can find the strength to resist injustice and survive the unth
Ages 12–18
Maya Adventure #1
The Well of Sacrifice
Chris Eboch
In ancient Guatemala, a brave Mayan girl risks everything to expose a corrupt High Priest who uses human sacrifice to el
Ages 9–13
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person
Frederick Joseph
Frederick Joseph shares personal stories and expert interviews to offer a candid, essential guide on recognizing bias an
Ages 12–18
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Anita Silvey
One powerful voice can change the world; follow the true story of how music and determination can be used to stand up fo
Ages 8–12
Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing
Tonya Bolden
Words have the power to shift the course of a nation, as seen through fifteen pivotal addresses ranging from the America
Ages 8–12
The Assignment
Liza Wiemer
High school seniors spark a community-wide firestorm when they refuse a class assignment to debate the logistics of the
Ages 12–18
You Can't Say That!: Writers for Young People Talk About Censorship, Free Expression, and the Stories They Have to Tell
Leonard Marcus, Editor
Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian speculative fiction novel by the English writer George Orwe
Ages 12–18
Betty Before X
Ilyasah Shabazz, Renée Watson
For the child searching for their place in the world, this story explores finding one's voice, standing up for justice,
Ages 8–12
Nasreddine
Odile Weulersse
For the child who feels self-conscious about what others think. This gentle folktale shows that people will always find
Ages 4–8
Lion's Lunch?
Fiona Tierney
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to face big, scary problems with calm words and clever thinking.
Ages 3–7
Angry Management
Chris Crutcher
For the teenager grappling with deep-seated resentment or past trauma, these stories offer a raw, honest look at finding
Ages 14–18
Together We March: 25 Protest Movements That Marched into History
Leah Henderson
From local protests to massive social shifts, see how the 1960s counterculture and Vietnam War demonstrations moved a na
Ages 8–12
Daisy and the Doll
Angela Shelf Medearis, Michael Medearis
After receiving a black doll from her teacher, eight-year-old Daisy finds the inner strength to celebrate her heritage i
Ages 6–9
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