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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
3,270 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
222 books
4–7 yrs
1086 books
8–11 yrs
1148 books
12–18 yrs
757 books
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Bullying of Sikh American Children: Through the Eyes of a Sikh American High School Student
Unknown
For the student facing discrimination or the educator seeking to understand the Sikh American experience through a brave
Ages 12–18
Wishbone
Anna Garcia Schaper
For the teen navigating body image and unfair expectations, this dual-timeline story follows two women finding their voi
Ages 13–18
Quiet and the Loud, The
Helena Fox
For the teenager who feels responsible for everyone else's happiness. A lyrical look at setting boundaries and finding y
Ages 14–18
Slouch
Christina Wyman
For the child who feels like they stand out for all the wrong reasons and needs the courage to stop hiding their true se
Ages 8–12
Sparklemuffin: The Rainbow Spider
D. J. Atkinson
For the child who feels like they do not quite fit in, this story celebrates the bravery it takes to be your colorful, u
Ages 3–5
Encounter
Jane Yolen
For the child questioning why things are changing or feeling a sense of unease about new people who don't seem to listen
Ages 7–12
Averil Offline
Amy Noelle Parks
For the child who feels like their every move is being watched. This story explores the need for privacy and independenc
Ages 8–12
Maya Angelou Finds Her Voice
Connie Roop and Peter Roop
For the child navigating selective mutism or recovery from trauma. This moving biography shows how literature and a cari
Ages 8–12
The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change
Elizabeth Rusch
For the teenager who feels overwhelmed by the climate crisis and wants to understand how the American legal system can b
Ages 12–18
Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman
Kristen R. Lee
For the teenager entering a space where they feel they have to work twice as hard to belong while facing systemic bias a
Ages 14–18
The Adventures of Billy and Bob
Carl Debushe
For children who feel nervous about people who seem different or are facing their first big social milestones like sleep
Ages 5–8
Defending Irene
Kristin Wolden Nitz
For the girl who is told 'no' because of her gender, this story follows a soccer player navigating a new country and pro
Ages 9–12
Thao
Thao Lam
For the child who feels invisible when people mispronounce their name. This story helps little ones find pride in their
Ages 4–8
Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug
Sarah Aronson
For the child who isn't afraid to be loud or different, this vibrant biography shows how one woman turned her big voice
Ages 6–9
Graphic Biographies #1
Muhammad Ali: American Champion
Michael Burgan
For the child who needs to see that true strength means standing up for your beliefs, even when it is hard. This graphic
Ages 8–12
Foul Play #2
Simon Says
John Peel
For the child who feels like an outsider or senses that something is 'just not right' in their new neighborhood.
Ages 8–12
6 Chelsea Walk #1
Girls for the Vote
Linda Newbery
For the child questioning the world around them, this story follows thirteen-year-old Polly as she finds her voice withi
Ages 9–12
Jane and the Dragon #1
Jane and the Dragon
Martin Baynton
For the child who feels boxed in by what others expect of them. This story follows a determined girl who proves that bei
Ages 4–8
Deep in the Jungle
Dan Yaccarino
For the child who needs a reminder that being yourself is better than being a star for others. A boastful lion learns th
Ages 4–8
Debutante Hill
Lois Duncan
For the teenager navigating social pressure and parental boundaries, this vintage story explores finding your own voice
Ages 12–17
Amber Brown #5
Amber Brown Sees Red
Paula Danziger
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a high-conflict divorce, parental arguments, or a parent's upcoming remarriage and
Ages 7–10
Fairway Phenom
Matt Christopher
For the child who wants to try a hobby that doesn't 'fit' their neighborhood, this story follows Malik as he pursues gol
Ages 8–12
101 Ways to Bug Your... #1
101 Ways to Bug Your Parents
Lee Wardlaw
For the middle-grade reader who feels misunderstood by their parents and needs a creative outlet for their frustration a
Ages 8–12
A Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian
Judy Krizmanic
For the teenager who wants to stop eating meat but isn't sure how to balance nutrition or talk to their family about thi
Ages 12–18
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