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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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Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge
Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Ona Judge was born into enslavement at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, but her spirit could not be held as she risked
Ages 9–13
Trucks
Debbie Powell
Giant trucks clash with clever pushcart owners armed with pea shooters in this satirical future-history report of a lege
Ages 8–12
Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites
Jamie Michalak, Debbi Michiko Florence
Niki defies discrimination and strict expectations to master the art of Japanese cuisine and become a world-renowned che
Ages 4–8
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
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
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
Toads on Toast
Linda Bailey
For the child who needs to know that being clever is just as powerful as being big. A funny lesson in using your wits to
Ages 3–7
The 14 Fibs of Gregory K.
Greg Pincus
For the child who feels like the odd one out in their own family. Gregory struggles to balance his love for poetry with
Ages 8–12
Hopepunk
Preston Norton
When a sister flees to avoid a conversion camp, Hope starts an activist rock band to find her and fight for a world wher
Ages 14–18
The Magical Reality of Nadia #1
The Magical Reality of Nadia
Bassem Youssef, Catherine R. Daly
Two sisters move to the Japanese countryside and encounter a world of friendly wood spirits in this enchanting story of
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
Kareem Between
Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Kareem navigates the pressures of seventh grade as he tries to balance his Syrian roots with his intense passion for Ame
Ages 8–12
Symptoms of Being Human
Jeff Garvin
Riley Cavanaugh starts an anonymous blog to process life as a gender-fluid teenager, balancing the safety of the interne
Ages 14–18
This Kid Can Fly
Aaron Philip, Tonya Bolden
Follow the life of the notorious Old West outlaw Billy the Kid, from his role in New Mexico's Lincoln County War to his
Ages 10–14
The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano
Sonia Manzano
For the teen navigating the tension between their family's traditions and their own awakening sense of justice and cultu
Ages 10–14
Dogs Don't Do Ballet
Anna Kemp
For the child who feels their true passions don't quite fit the mold others have set for them.
Ages 3–7
Lois Lane #1
Fallout
Gwenda Bond
For the teenager finding their voice in a new environment: follow a sharp-witted Lois Lane as she tackles a high-stakes
Ages 12–18
Leon
Leon the Extraordinary (Leon series)
Jamar Nicholas
For the child who feels like they don't have a special 'thing' or talent yet. Leon proves that common sense and a kind h
Ages 8–12
Warrior of the Wild
Tricia Levenseller
For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations and the sting of being cast out, this story champions the grit
Ages 12–18
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
Not One Damsel in Distress
collected and told by Jane Yolen
Step into a world of global folktales where women and girls are the heroes, using their own strength and wits to face da
Ages 8–12
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
Red Queen #1
Cruel Crown
Victoria Aveyard
Norta's bloody history comes to light in these two prequels detailing the secrets and power struggles that paved the way
Ages 13–18
The Other Normals
Ned Vizzini
For the teenager who feels like an outsider and finds more comfort in game manuals than social circles, exploring how hi
Ages 12–17
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