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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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The Siklus Series #1
The Panopticon Experiment
Rachel Caldecott
For the teenager questioning the rules of their world and the digital footprints they leave behind, this story explores
Ages 13–18
Paisley Hanover #1
Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells
Cameron Tuttle
For the teen navigating the messy world of high school rumors and social hierarchies while trying to stay true to her ow
Ages 12–17
The Clone Codes #2
Cyborg
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack, John McKissack
Houston is a cyborg fugitive living on the Moon who joins a global non-violent protest to demand civil liberties and cha
Ages 9–14
Stef Soto #1
Stef Soto, Taco Queen
Jennifer Torres
Stef Soto wants to distance herself from her family's taco truck, but she soon finds that the business and her heritage
Ages 8–12
Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission
Estela Juarez
For the child grappling with the pain of family separation, this moving story follows a girl's journey to find her voice
Ages 4–8
I Am Drums
Mike Grosso
Sam dreams of being a drummer, but she must find her own rhythm while facing budget cuts, family arguments, and the chal
Ages 8–12
Ever After High: Secret Diaries #1
The Secret Diary of Raven Queen
Heather Alexander
For the child feeling pressured to follow in someone else's footsteps while they're longing to forge their own unique pa
Ages 8–12
The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents
Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre
Glynnis Fawkes
Before she was a legendary author, Charlotte Brontë was a girl with a vivid imagination who transformed personal tragedy
Ages 10–14
Wearing My Mother's Heart
Sophia Thakur
For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood who needs to hear that their voice, their heritage, and their evolvi
Ages 14–18
Granny
Anthony Horowitz
Joe Warden is rich but lonely, and his nightmare of a grandmother is plotting something truly evil behind her mask of a
Ages 8–12
The Circle Reforged #1
The Will of the Empress
Tamora Pierce
Sandry reunites with her old mage friends only to realize the Empress has set a magical trap to keep her locked in a lif
Ages 12–18
Girls on the Up
Linda Newbery
For the young reader starting to notice that the world isn't always fair and wanting to know how one person can make a d
Ages 9–12
Clever Beatrice #1
Clever Beatrice
Margaret Willey
Clever Beatrice proves that brains beat brawn when she uses her sharp wits to trick a wealthy giant out of his gold.
Ages 4–8
Moles Can Dance
Richard Edwards
Everyone says that moles simply cannot dance, but one persistent little mole is determined to prove them wrong by findin
Ages 3–7
This Is Your Time
Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges recounts her historic walk into an all-white school at age six and invites the next generation to continue
Ages 7–12
Jude Saves the World #1
Jude Saves the World
Ronnie Riley
Twelve-year-old Jude faces the challenge of starting a Diversity Club to ensure every friend in their community has a sa
Ages 8–12
The Rising Storm
Ceri A. Lowe
For the teen grappling with systemic unfairness or the desire to make a difference in an unequal world, this story explo
Ages 13–18
The Suffragist Playbook: Your Guide to Changing the World
Lucinda Robb, Rebecca Boggs Roberts
For the young activist who sees unfairness in the world and wants to do something about it. This guide uses history to t
Ages 10–14
Dara Palmer's Major Drama
Emma Shevah
Dara is a born star, but when she’s rejected from the school play, she begins to wonder if her Cambodian roots are the r
Ages 8–12
Hey, Didi Darling
S. A. Kennedy
Determined to make it big, a band of junior high girls goes undercover as boys to find success in the rock and roll worl
Ages 9–12
Dog and Cat
Lynn Reiser
A dog learns never to chase cats.
Ages 2–5
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!
Carmen Agra Deedy
A brave rooster refuses to stop his morning song even after the mayor bans all noise, inspiring an entire city to find i
Ages 4–9
When You Know What I Know
Sonja K. Solter
Tori carries a heavy secret after her uncle hurts her, struggling with anger and shame as she finds the courage to speak
Ages 10–14
The Folk of the Air #2
The Wicked King
Holly Black
For the teen navigating complex power dynamics and learning that trust is a double edged sword while balancing their own
Ages 14–18
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