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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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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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The Waffler
Gail Donovan
For the child who struggles with every choice, from ice cream flavors to standing up for what is right when everyone els
Ages 8–12
Show Me a Sign #1
Show Me a Sign
Ann Clare LeZotte
For the child grappling with the realization that the world doesn't always treat everyone with the same respect and dign
Ages 8–12
Mother Tongue
Julie Mayhew
For the teenager grappling with senseless tragedy and the long road of recovery. This powerful novel explores finding yo
Ages 14–18
The Eighteenth Emergency
Betsy Byars
For the child grappling with the fear of a school bully. This story validates the paralyzing feeling of being targeted w
Ages 8–12
Dragon Run #1
Dragon Run
Patrick Matthews
For the child who feels defined by their grades or labels, this high-stakes adventure proves that being different is act
Ages 8–13
Surviving High School #1
Surviving High School
M. Doty
For the teen feeling crushed by the pressure to be perfect. Emily navigates the deep end of freshman year, balancing eli
Ages 12–16
The Day They Came to Arrest the Book
Nat Hentoff
For the teenager grappling with how to balance free speech and racial sensitivity when a classic book sparks a community
Ages 12–18
Ogre Stories
The Ogre and the Frog King
Grégoire Solotareff
For the child facing a playground giant or anyone who feels small in a big world, this clever fable shows how quick thin
Ages 4–8
Coretta's Song: The Life of Coretta Scott King
Doreen Rappaport
For children learning how to find their own voice when facing unfairness, this lyrical biography shows how Coretta Scott
Ages 4–8
Simon B. Rhymin' #1
Simon B. Rhymin'
Dwayne Reed
For the quiet child who has big ideas but is afraid to speak up. Simon finds his courage through rhythm and rhyme to hel
Ages 8–12
Captured History
Little Rock Girl 1957
Shelley Tougas
For the young reader grappling with systemic unfairness, this powerful photographic history follows nine students who sh
Ages 9–14
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
Middle School #4
How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill
James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs a laugh while navigating tricky social circles, bullies, and the grea
Ages 8–12
Leading the Way: Women in Power
Janet Howell, Theresa Howell
For the young activist or aspiring leader who wants to see how women have shaped American history and learn how they can
Ages 10–14
Athletes Who Made a Difference
Athletes Against War
Elliott Smith
For the child curious about how their sports heroes make a difference. This book explores how athletes use their fame to
Ages 8–12
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!
Carmen Agra Deedy
For the child learning to speak up when things feel unfair. This vibrant allegory shows how one small, persistent voice
Ages 4–9
Fact Finders: Biographies
Cesar Chavez: Champion of Workers
Tyler Schumacher
For the child curious about how one person can change the world. This biography introduces the importance of standing up
Ages 7–10
Keeping Football in the Family
Jake Maddox
For the child who feels the weight of a family legacy, this story explores how to balance honoring tradition with follow
Ages 8–12
Girl Code
Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser
For the teenager who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start, this memoir shows how passion and progra
Ages 12–18
Dangerous Girls #1
The School for Dangerous Girls
Eliot Schrefer
For the teenager who feels misunderstood by authority or labeled as 'difficult,' this story explores the power of choosi
Ages 12–17
Moles Can Dance
Richard Edwards
For the child who has been told they cannot do something just because of who they are. A gentle story about a mole who d
Ages 3–7
Dolores Huerta Get to Know the Voice of Migrant Workers
Robert Liu-Trujillo
For the child curious about how one person can make a big difference, this biography follows the brave woman who fought
Ages 7–10
Shape Stories #2
Square Feels Squished
Morgan Ash
For the child who feels overwhelmed in busy crowds or doesn't have the words for big, 'squished' emotions.
Ages 6–8
My Story #1
Princess Sophia Duleep Singh
Sufiya Ahmed
For the child curious about hidden history and the courageous women who fought for fairness, even when it meant defying
Ages 9–13
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