Standing Up for Yourself

For the child who loves the sparkle of a crown but prefers the freedom of muddy sneakers and playing in the dirt.

For the girl navigating the space between her beloved neighborhood traditions and the wider world as she finds her own v

For the teenager seeking a glimpse of a brighter future, these heartfelt letters from queer authors offer reassurance th

For the child navigating the whirlwind of sudden success and the pressure to stay grounded while everyone is watching.

For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations while discovering their own voice and identity within their fa

For the child who feels like they do not fit the mold. This charming tale celebrates staying true to yourself while find

For the teenager who wants to see themselves as the hero who makes it to the end, even in the darkest, most chilling cir

For the child grappling with the realization that their world is changing and needs to find the courage to stand by thei

For mature teens navigating the weight of secrets and the complexity of religious tradition when deep-seated community s

For the child who resists expectations or feels restricted by rules, this biography shows how one woman's refusal to con

For the child who feels like an outsider and wonders if they should change who they are just to fit in or be popular at

For the child feeling small in a big, serious world, this striking story shows how one person's creative spark can light

For the child who feels caught between two worlds, this bilingual collection of poems explores the courage it takes to n

For the quiet child who feels more comfortable expressing themselves through art than speaking in front of others.

For the child who loves exploring the backyard or wonders how one person can save the planet. Discover how Rachel Carson

For the child who feels like an outsider because of their unique traits, this lush fantasy celebrates finding strength i

For the teenager navigating the messy transitions of middle and high school, from shifting friendships to the search for

For the child who loves to laugh and play with words, follow Little Wolf as he finds his voice and courage while outsmar

For the teen exploring how social change happens, this chronicle of the 1966 March Against Fear examines the tension bet

For the child who thinks outside the box, this inspiring biography of Zaha Hadid celebrates the beauty of following your

For the child whose worries feel too big to carry, this moving story explores how an unlikely bond with a rescue animal

For the teen who feels stifled by rules and wants to understand the cost of a perfectly safe world. A gripping look at r

For the child who needs to understand why everyone should pitch in, this classic tale explores the balance of contributi

For the young reader who wants to see how women broke barriers, this gripping history reveals the courage of female jour