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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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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
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
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
Ike LaRue #4
LaRue for Mayor
Mark Teague
For the child who bristles at the word 'no,' this hilarious look at civic duty and doggy rights shows how a little deter
Ages 5–9
When Morning Comes
Arushi Raina
For the teenager navigating the complexities of racial tension and social justice while trying to find their own voice i
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
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
Not One Damsel in Distress
collected and told by Jane Yolen
For the child who needs to see that girls can be the heroes of their own stories, these global folktales celebrate cleve
Ages 8–12
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
Symptoms of Being Human
Jeff Garvin
For the teenager navigating the complexities of gender identity, this story explores the courage it takes to be oneself
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
A Conspiracy of Stars
Olivia A. Cole
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness or questioning the ethical cost of their community's progress.
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
On My Own History
The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth
Jean L. S. Patrick
For the child who needs to see that 'playing like a girl' can mean outshining the best in the world, even when others do
Ages 6–10
The Manny Files #1
The Manny Files
Christian Burch
For the shy child finding their voice and the family looking for a story that celebrates being exactly who you are with
Ages 8–12
This Kid Can Fly
Aaron Philip, Tonya Bolden
For the child navigating physical differences or seeking their place in the world, this memoir offers a powerful look at
Ages 10–14
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
Poisoned Apples
Christine Heppermann
For the teenager navigating the pressures of modern girlhood, body image, and social expectations through the sharp lens
Ages 14–18
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
Your Plantation Prom Is Not Okay
Kelly McWilliams
For the teen navigating the tension between history and modern life while finding the courage to speak out against syste
Ages 14–18
Colin Fischer
Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz
For the child who experiences the world through logic and observation, finding their own unique way to navigate school s
Ages 12–16
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
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
Kareem Between
Shifa Saltagi Safadi
For the child feeling pulled between different parts of their identity and searching for a way to belong in both worlds.
Ages 8–12
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