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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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Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson
Charles R. Smith
Rhythmic text and vibrant collage art celebrate the perseverance of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight
Ages 6–10
Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
Sherri Winston
Peace-loving violinist Lotus Bloom must find her inner strength when she decides to challenge a discriminatory dress cod
Ages 8–12
Born Just Right
Jordan Reeves, Jen Lee Reeves
For the child navigating a limb difference or any physical difference, this memoir celebrates the power of self-advocacy
Ages 8–12
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
Tameka Fryer Brown
For the child who wonders if one person can really make a difference, this inspiring biography shows how bravery and per
Ages 4–8
Frances #6
El gran negocio de Francisca
Russell Hoban
For the child navigating the tricky waters of playground deals and learning that true friends don't take advantage of on
Ages 4–8
Deer Run Home
Ann Clare LeZotte
Intense free verse tells the story of a Deaf girl relying on her sister and her own inner strength to survive a difficul
Ages 10–14
My Mother Sends Her Wisdom
Louise McClenathan
A clever peasant woman relies on her sharp wits to protect her family farm from a greedy money lender in this tale of br
Ages 5–9
What I Like About Me
Jenna Guillaume
For the teenager struggling with body image who needs to know they are enough exactly as they are, even in a world obses
Ages 13–17
Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull, A
Kathleen Krull
Victoria Woodhull leads the charge for women's suffrage by launching a historic run for the White House in 1872, long be
Ages 6–10
Marching with Aunt Susan
Claire Rudolf Murphy
For the child who notices when rules aren't fair: follow young Bessie as she discovers the power of her own voice alongs
Ages 6–9
For the Right to Learn
Rebecca Langston-George
Malala Yousafzai stands up for the right of every girl to go to school, surviving a dangerous attack to become a global
Ages 8–11
Radium Girls
Kate Moore
Hundreds of young women unknowingly paint watch dials with poison, sparking a courageous legal battle for safety and jus
Ages 10–14
How to Be a Lion
Ed Vere
For the child who feels they don't quite fit the mold and needs encouragement to stay true to their gentle heart despite
Ages 3–7
American Panda
Gloria Chao
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family expectations while trying to find their own voice and follow thei
Ages 14–18
Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion
Brad Kessler
Boss Lion is hungry and the whole village is on the menu, but clever B'rer Rabbit is ready to prove that brains are much
Ages 4–8
Soldier for Equality
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one veteran used his voice to fight fo
Ages 6–10
Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays
Sharice Davids ignores the doubters who questioned her background to become one of the first Native American women ever
Ages 4–9
Orphan Eleven
Gennifer Choldenko
Four children flee a harsh orphanage in 1939, searching for a new life and a sense of belonging within the colorful worl
Ages 8–12
Queen of the Diamond
Emily Arnold McCully
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to join a game where they feel like the odd one out, or anyone told they c
Ages 4–9
The No-Girlfriend Rule
Christen Randall
For the teen girl finding her voice and learning to set boundaries after a controlling relationship, all while discoveri
Ages 14–18
Barnard Biography Series
Elizabeth Blackwell: A Doctor's Triumph
Nancy Kline
Journal entries and historical records reveal how one woman defied every mid-1800s restriction to become the first femal
Ages 12–18
Cheer Up!: Love and Pompoms
Crystal Frasier
For teens navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their identity, this graphic novel explores finding ac
Ages 14–18
Enough Is Enough
Michelle Roehm McCann
For the young person feeling overwhelmed by world events who wants to turn their passion for justice into real-world act
Ages 10–16
The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong
Paula Yoo
Wong Liu Tsong broke barriers to become the first Chinese American film star, building an international legacy that stre
Ages 8–12
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