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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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Unpregnant
Jenni Hendriks, Ted Caplan
Veronica and her ex-best friend Bailey hit the road for a 900-mile trip across the Southwest, facing car thieves and cha
Ages 14–18
The Superpower of Self-Confidence for Teens
Robin Roth
For the teenager struggling with self-doubt, social anxiety, or the pressure to fit in during the middle and high school
Ages 12–18
The Pride Guide
Jo Langford
For teens and families navigating the journey of LGBTQ+ identity, this comprehensive guide offers expert advice on comin
Ages 12–18
Marlon Bundo
A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
Jill Twiss
Marlon Bundo is a lonely bunny living in the Vice President's house whose life changes forever when he meets another boy
Ages 4–8
You are an Amazing Girl
Phoebe Whimsy
For the young girl who feels hesitant or compares herself to others, these stories offer relatable paths toward self-acc
Ages 6–10
Big Words #1
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Doreen Rappaport
The powerful legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes alive through a look at his life and the unforgettable words th
Ages 5–9
Superman versus the Ku Klux Klan: The True Story of How the Iconic Superhero Battled the Men of Hate
Rick Bowers
The creators of Superman used their iconic hero to fight real-world hate, turning the Man of Steel into a powerful weapo
Ages 10–14
Talia's Codebook for Mathletes
Marissa Moss
For the child navigating the tricky 'social codes' of middle school while trying to stay true to their own unique passio
Ages 8–12
Singing with Elephants
Margarita Engle
In 1947, a young Cuban immigrant finds her voice through poetry and an unlikely friendship with a famous diplomat as the
Ages 8–12
How to Be a Hero
Kristin Westberg, Shane Clester
For the child who loves capes and superpowers but needs help seeing that small acts of kindness are the most powerful he
Ages 3–8
Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia
Barbara O'Connor
Outcast sixth-grader Bird Weaver forms an unlikely bond with the new boy at school, leading them both to discover their
Ages 8–12
Wolf Academy
Jonathan Allen
For the child who feels like an outsider because they prefer books to roughhousing, or any little reader carving out the
Ages 4–7
The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Students
Suzanne Jurmain
In 1831, Prudence Crandall sparked a firestorm in a Connecticut town by defying local outrage to open her school doors t
Ages 10–14
Clever Polly and the Wolf #1
Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf
Catherine Storr
For the child who needs to feel capable in the face of big problems. Polly uses calm logic and quick thinking to stay on
Ages 5–8
Ogre Stories
Never Trust an Ogre
Grégoire Solotareff
Forest animals must stay one step ahead of a very hungry ogre who keeps inviting them over for a suspicious dinner party
Ages 4–8
Two P's in a Pod
Susan Terris
Pru gets swept up in the excitement of a new girl's attention and sixth-grade popularity before realizing she needs to s
Ages 9–12
The Twinkie Squad
Gordon Korman
When an eccentric new student joins a group of outcasts, their quiet counseling sessions turn into a wave of hilarious s
Ages 8–12
We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler
Russell Freedman
Siblings Hans and Sophie Scholl risk everything to lead an underground student resistance movement against the Nazi regi
Ages 10–14
Spinning Starlight
R.C. Lewis
One spoken word could kill her brothers, forcing Liddi to travel to a distant world and rely on her wits alone to save h
Ages 12–18
You've Goth My Heart
Lev AC Rosen
For the teenager who feels like they don't quite fit in, this story explores the beauty of subcultures and the courage i
Ages 13–18
Little Clam
Lynn Reiser
Dangers lurk at the edge of the sea, but a determined little clam uses his strong foot to dig deep and outsmart the pred
Ages 3–6
The Clique #1
The Clique
Lisi Harrison
In the exclusive world of private school social circles, newcomer Claire must use every ounce of wit to survive Massie B
Ages 10–14
Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent
Bill Peet
A shy and gentle sea serpent proves that kindness isn't a weakness when he steps up to save voyagers from a fierce storm
Ages 4–8
The Big Box
Toni Morrison, Slade Morrison
Three children who refuse to follow adult rules find themselves confined to a giant box, sparking a deep look at what it
Ages 5–10
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