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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
3,253 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
221 books
4–7 yrs
1080 books
8–11 yrs
1144 books
12–18 yrs
752 books
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No Sleep for the Sheep!
Karen Beaumont
For the child who struggles to find peace when the world is too loud. This rhythmic farmyard tale helps little ones expr
Ages 2–5
Wire Zoo, The: How Elizabeth Berrien Learned to Turn Wire into Amazing Art
Natasha Wing
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold at school or struggles with traditional ways of making art.
Ages 5–9
Great Environmentalists
Rachel Carson
Emily James
For the young explorer curious about the natural world, this simple biography introduces the scientist who taught us to
Ages 4–7
The Dunderheads #1
The Dunderheads
Paul Fleischman
For the child who feels like their unique talents don't always shine in the classroom or who struggles with a particular
Ages 6–10
Dating and Dragons
Kristy Boyce
For the teen navigating the social hurdles of a new school and looking for their tribe through shared hobbies and gaming
Ages 12–18
Jag #1
Jag
LeAnn Rimes
For the child who feels anxious about starting a new activity or being teased, this story offers a splash of courage for
Ages 4–8
Shadows on Little Reef Bay
C. S. Adler
For the child learning that adults aren't always what they seem, this mystery follows a girl standing up for a friend wh
Ages 10–14
Einstein Anderson, Science Sleuth #2
Shocks His Friends
Seymour Simon
For the curious child who loves to ask 'how' and 'why.' This science-minded mystery collection empowers kids to solve pu
Ages 8–12
Blackboard Bear #1
Blackboard Bear
Martha Alexander
For the child who has ever felt too small to join the big kids. This gentle story validates the hurt of exclusion and th
Ages 3–7
Crooked
Tom McNeal, Laura McNeal
For the teen navigating the messy intersection of family drama, social isolation, and the very real dangers of small-tow
Ages 12–16
Effie
Beverley Allinson
For the child who has been told to use their 'inside voice' too many times, this story celebrates how a loud personality
Ages 3–7
Hollywood Wars #4
Trouble in Paradise
Ilene Cooper
For the child navigating the highs and lows of popularity, this story explores the pressures of body image and the reali
Ages 8–12
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Belonging
Kevin Carroll
For the child who feels like an outsider, this book explores the difference between fitting in and truly belonging by st
Ages 5–9
But Names Will Never Hurt Me
Bernard Waber
For the child who feels embarrassed by a unique name or experiences teasing from peers. This classic story helps childre
Ages 4–8
Old Winkle and the Seagulls
Elizabeth Rose
For the child who feels overlooked or teased for doing things their own way. A gentle reminder that kindness and quiet w
Ages 4–8
Fame School #3
Secret Ambition
Cindy Jefferies
For the child navigating the spotlight or feeling the sting of comparison, this story explores how siblings find their o
Ages 8–12
No Way Back
Linda Newbery
For the child navigating the painful shift of a three person friendship. This story explores what happens when a new gir
Ages 9–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #40
Claudia and the Middle School Mystery
Ann M. Martin
For the child who has ever felt unfairly blamed or misunderstood. Claudia must clear her name when she is accused of che
Ages 8–12
Little People, Big Dreams
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and needs to see how quiet determination can change the world for ever
Ages 4–7
Locked Up for Freedom
Heather E. Schwartz
For the teen navigating complex social circles, high-stakes competition, and the pressure of public perception in a digi
Ages 14–18
Barnyard Slam
Dian Curtis Regan
For the child who loves telling jokes and needs a spark of confidence to share their own creative voice through silly wo
Ages 4–9
Duels & Deception
Cindy Anstey
For the teen who loves a sharp-witted mystery and the manners of a Jane Austen novel, this story balances a kidnapping p
Ages 12–18
My Sister's Stalker
Nancy Springer
For the teenager navigating the heavy responsibility of protecting a loved one and the unsettling feeling that something
Ages 12–17
Taking Up Space
Alyson Gerber
For the child who feels pressured to look a certain way or feels their body is changing in ways they cannot control duri
Ages 10–14
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