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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
3,271 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
222 books
4–7 yrs
1087 books
8–11 yrs
1148 books
12–18 yrs
757 books
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Emmie & Friends #4
Becoming Brianna
Terri Libenson
For the child feeling overwhelmed by high expectations, social anxiety, or the daunting transition into teenage mileston
Ages 8–12
Fire and Thorns #1
The Girl of Fire and Thorns
Rae Carson
For the teenager struggling with body image and feeling like an outsider, this epic journey follows a girl discovering h
Ages 12–18
The Problem with the Other Side
Kwame Ivery
For the teen navigating a new romance while caught in the crossfire of family loyalty and intense school politics during
Ages 14–18
Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy
Bill Wise
For the child who feels overlooked because they are different, this inspiring biography shows how one player's resilienc
Ages 6–11
Punk Rock Karaoke
Bianca Xunise
For the teenager navigating the crossroads of graduation, identity, and finding a community where they can truly be hear
Ages 14–18
Every Body Looking
Candice Iloh
For the teen finding their voice while balancing the weight of cultural traditions, family secrets, and the journey towa
Ages 14–18
You're Welcome, Universe
Whitney Gardner
For the teenager finding their place between cultures and communities, using creative expression to speak when the world
Ages 12–18
What My Mother Doesn't Know #2
What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know
Sonya Sones
For the teen navigating the intense social pressures of high school when they don't fit the 'cool' mold and are experien
Ages 12–17
I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story
Grace Lin, Martha Brockenbrough
For the child questioning what it means to belong, this powerful true story follows a man who fought all the way to the
Ages 6–10
Friends
Michael Foreman
For the child who feels like an outsider or wants to make a difference in their community. A story about finding your vo
Ages 9–13
Book Uncle and Me
Uma Krishnaswami
For the child who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start. Yasmin's journey shows how one small voice
Ages 7–10
Forever Four #1
Leading Ladies
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
For the young girl looking for role models and the historical inspiration to lead, this collection profiles women who sh
Ages 8–12
Sundiata: Lion King of Mali
David Wisniewski
For the child who feels overlooked or moves at their own pace, this legendary tale shows how inner strength and patience
Ages 6–11
Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites
Jamie Michalak, Debbi Michiko Florence
For the child who needs to see that passion and persistence can overcome being told 'no,' this biography celebrates a ch
Ages 4–8
Still Life with Tornado
A.S. King
For the teenager grappling with an identity crisis or creative block after witnessing family trauma. This story navigate
Ages 14–18
Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
Jodie Patterson
For the child who feels their outside doesn't match their inside. This story offers a gentle path for families to suppor
Ages 4–8
Wolf Won't Bite!
written and illustrated by Emily Gravett
For the child who loves testing boundaries and needs a playful reminder that everyone has a breaking point. A witty take
Ages 2–6
Hopepunk
Preston Norton
For the teenager navigating the pain of a family member's rejection or seeking ways to turn their frustration into meani
Ages 14–18
Peach Rebellion, The
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the teen navigating friendships across social divides, this story explores how to find common ground when parents an
Ages 12–17
Sparkle Boy
Lesléa Newman
For the child who loves to shimmer and shine, and the family learning that being yourself is the most beautiful thing of
Ages 4–8
The Magical Reality of Nadia #1
Magical Reality of Nadia, The (Magical Reality of Nadia series)
Bassem Youssef, Catherine R. Daly
For the child navigating middle school social circles while balancing pride in their family's culture with the desire to
Ages 8–12
Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge
Erica Armstrong Dunbar
For the child grappling with the gap between history and justice, this biography explores the brave pursuit of autonomy
Ages 9–13
What Girls Are Made Of
Elana K. Arnold
For the teenager navigating the heavy, honest realities of her first serious relationship and the societal pressures pla
Ages 14–18
Lion on the Inside: How One Girl Changed Basketball (CitizenKid series)
Megan Hoyt
For the child who needs to know that being different is a superpower. Discover how Katalin Karikó turned her passion for
Ages 6–10
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