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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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Too Small Tola #4
Too Small Tola Makes It Count
Atinuke
Tola loves using math to help her neighbors in Lagos, but she must find a new kind of strength when her classmates accus
Ages 6–9
Malcolm Lives!
Ibram X. Kendi
Trace the life and legacy of an influential American leader through archival photos and documents that reveal the man be
Ages 10–14
The Forbidden Library #3
The Palace of Glass
Django Wexler
Alice must navigate a library of imprisoned creatures and hidden spells to outsmart her treacherous uncle and remake a c
Ages 8–12
Elisabeth the Cow Ghost
William Pène du Bois
Elisabeth is a sweet and gentle cow who decides she wants to be wild and fierce, so she returns as a ghost to try and gi
Ages 4–8
Compass Point Biographies
Eleanor Roosevelt
Pam Rosenberg
Follow the journey of a legendary First Lady, from her private education and early childhood to her years as a tireless
Ages 7–10
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Voting
Next Up
For the curious middle-grader who wants to understand how power works and how every voice, including theirs, helps shape
Ages 8–12
Um, Like... OM: A Girl Goddess's Guide to Yoga
Evan Cooper
For the teen girl navigating the stress of school, social circles, and self-image, this guide offers yoga and mindfulnes
Ages 12–17
Dreamrider
Barry Jonsberg
Michael escapes reality through lucid dreams where he has total control. But when his dream world bleeds into his real l
Ages 12–17
The People's Painter
Cynthia Levinson
Young Ben Shahn captures everything he sees in his sketchbook, beginning a lifelong journey of using art to tell the sto
Ages 6–10
Aldo #1
Much Ado About Aldo
Johanna Hurwitz
Eight-year-old Aldo decides to change his life and stop eating meat after starting a new project at school.
Ages 7–10
Project X Alien Adventures #13
The Red Cutlass
Elen Caldecott
For the child who dreams of breaking the rules and finding their own strength. This historical adventure explores findin
Ages 7–11
The Taking of Jake Livingston
Ryan Douglass
Stuck between racist teachers and a vengeful ghost who won't stop haunting him, medium Jake Livingston must survive a hi
Ages 14–18
Melissa and Friends #1
Melissa
Alex Gino
Melissa knows she is a girl, even if the world sees a boy; now, she and her best friend have a plan to let her true self
Ages 8–12
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody #1
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Patrick Ness
For the child who prefers the sidelines but finds themselves thrust into the spotlight, this witty story explores the ir
Ages 8–12
Minna
Minna's Patchwork Coat
Lauren A. Mills
Minna faces loss and teasing in an Appalachian cabin, but her neighbors stitch together a coat of scraps that holds the
Ages 8–12
Marvelous Messages #1
Marvelous Messages
Rose Ayling-Ellis
For the child curious about how others experience the world, this guide to British Sign Language and deaf culture builds
Ages 7–10
Weirdo #1
Weirdo
Tony Weaver, Jr.
Tony loves anime and comic book heroes, but being called a weirdo by his peers hurts until a life-changing event forces
Ages 8–12
Ella Enchanted
Fairest
Gail Carson Levine
In a kingdom that prizes singing and beauty, Aza hides from mirrors while possessing a captivating voice that attracts a
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Is Judy Blume?
Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ
Discover how a shy girl who made up stories in her head became a legendary author who gave a voice to the real experienc
Ages 8–12
Amy Wild, Animal Talker #1
The Great Sheep Race
Diana Kimpton
For the child who feels left out of the group or told they can't participate, this story celebrates using creativity and
Ages 6–9
Tye May and the Magic Brush
Molly Bang
A poor orphan receives a magical gift in a dream: a paintbrush that makes everything she paints come to life in the real
Ages 6–10
Jim Nasium #3
Jim Nasium Is a Hockey Hazard
Marty McKnight
Jim Nasium must tune out the school bully and practice hard to prove he can handle the heat on the ice during hockey sea
Ages 6–9
Above World #3
Horizon
Jenn Reese
For the child grappling with the weight of big responsibilities, this finale explores how standing up for what is right
Ages 10–14
She Drives Me Crazy
Kelly Quindlen
A fender bender with a beautiful nemesis leads to a high-stakes fake-dating scheme where a basketball player and a cheer
Ages 14–18
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