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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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Elemental #3
Imposter
Antony John
Seth thinks he has made it big with a major movie role, until his private secrets start leaking to the tabloids and Holl
Ages 12–18
Dance for the Land
Clemence McLaren
Moving to Hawaii brings new challenges for twelve-year-old Kate, who must navigate prejudice while discovering the true
Ages 10–14
Goosebumps Most Wanted #1
The Haunted Mask
R. L. Stine
Halloween turns terrifying when LuAnn puts on a sinister mask that refuses to come off, unless she can perform an act of
Ages 8–12
Girl v. Boy
Yvonne Collins, Sandy Rideout
Luisa goes head-to-head with an anonymous male columnist in an epic high school battle of the sexes, only to realize her
Ages 12–17
Help Wanted, Must Love Books
Janet Sumner Johnson
When her dad's new job ruins bedtime, Shailey interviews famous fairytale characters to find the perfect professional re
Ages 4–8
Fergus and Zeke #3
Fergus and Zeke at the Science Fair
Kate Messner
Fergus and Zeke are tired of being the test subjects; these clever classroom mice decide to flip the script and conduct
Ages 5–8
Mel Fell #2
Ursula Upside Down
Corey R. Tabor
A cheerful catfish is shocked to find she has been swimming the wrong way; flip the book over to see how her perspective
Ages 4–8
Brave Molly
Brooke Boynton-Hughes
Invisible monsters follow Molly everywhere she goes, until she finally finds the courage to stop running and face her fe
Ages 4–8
Oh, Kojo! How Could You! An Ashanti Tale
Verna Aardema
A clever young man named Kojo uses his wits to finally get the upper hand against the notoriously tricky Anansi in this
Ages 4–8
Who Is AC? #1
Who Is AC?
Hope Larson
When a cell phone zaps Lin with cyberpowers, she must battle a digital villain spreading evil through binary code while
Ages 10–14
The Entertainer and the Dybbuk
Sid Fleischman
A struggling American ventriloquist in post-war Europe finds his life and act transformed when he is possessed by the sp
Ages 10–14
Daughter of the Pirate King #2
Daughter of the Siren Queen
Tricia Levenseller
With the treasure map finally hers and her enemies in chains, Alosa must command her ship while dealing with a surprisin
Ages 13–18
The White Elephant
Sid Fleischman
For the child learning to stand up for what is right, even when facing those in power. A witty tale about a boy protecti
Ages 7–10
The Riddle in Stone #1
Riddle in Stone
Robert Evert
For the child who feels overlooked or held back by a speech impediment, this story celebrates finding inner strength thr
Ages 10–15
I Want to Be a Vase
Julio Torres
For the child who feels they do not quite fit the mold others have cast for them, this whimsical tale celebrates the joy
Ages 4–8
Troll Bridge: A Rock 'N' Roll Fairy Tale
Adam Stemple, Jane Yolen
For the teenager navigating the pressure of artistic talent and the fierce, sometimes scary responsibility of protecting
Ages 12–18
The Firefly Letters: A Suffragette's Journey to Cuba
Margarita Engle
For the child questioning why things are the way they are, this novel in verse explores the shared longing for freedom a
Ages 10–14
I Am Not a Fish
Peter Raymundo
For the child who feels misunderstood or boxed in by a label, this funny underwater tale celebrates the freedom of being
Ages 4–8
I Like Myself!: A Story About Self-Esteem and Self-Acceptance
Karen Beaumont
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to embrace their unique traits, from curly hair to silly moods, regardless
Ages 3–7
Walk Across the Sea
Susan Fletcher
For the middle-grade reader beginning to notice social divides and wondering how to stand up for others even when it is
Ages 10–14
After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance
Anne O'Brien
For the child questioning how one person can change the world. This anthology explores how peaceful protest and steady c
Ages 10–16
Nikki and Deja #1
Nikki and Deja
Karen English
For the child navigating the ups and downs of elementary school social circles and learning how to keep a best friendshi
Ages 7–10
One Last Shot
John David Anderson
For the child who feels the weight of high expectations and needs to know that their own unique talents are worth more t
Ages 8–12
Saving Savannah
Tonya Bolden
For the teenager questioning their place in the world and wanting to bridge the gap between their own privilege and the
Ages 13–18
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