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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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Thurgood
Jonah Winter
From a childhood in segregated Baltimore to the highest court in the land, Thurgood Marshall never stopped fighting. His
Ages 5–9
The World Divided by Piper
Caela Carter
Eleven-year-old Piper balances the pressure of an Academic Decathlon with her resistance to stopping the medical treatme
Ages 9–13
Becoming RBG
Debbie Levy
Visual storytelling tracks the journey of Ruth Bader Ginsburg from her early life experiences to her influential seat on
Ages 10–14
Witch for Hire
Ted Naifeh
For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling with school social hierarchies, this mystery explores the powe
Ages 10–14
Ivy's Ever After #1
Ivy's Ever After
Dawn Lairamore
Princess Ivy refuses to go along with her marriage to an evil suitor, taking matters into her own hands to stop his wick
Ages 8–12
Suki's Kimono
Chieri Uegaki
Suki chooses her favorite colorful kimono for the first day of school, bringing her vibrant spirit and family culture in
Ages 4–8
Dimple and Rishi #2
There's Something about Sweetie
Sandhya Menon
Sweetie is determined to forge her own path after her parents reject an arranged date for her based on her weight.
Ages 12–18
The Brinkley Yearbooks #1
Tryouts
Sarah Sax
Star athlete Al is ready to keep playing ball after Little League, but she must tackle a coach's bias to prove that tale
Ages 8–12
They Called Me Burnt Head Collard Greens
Maxine Thomas Davis
For the child who has ever felt self-conscious about their hair or appearance, this story offers a path from being tease
Ages 4–8
Evil Librarian #1
Evil Librarian
Michelle Knudsen
For the teen who loves a mix of snarky humor and supernatural thrills, this story explores finding the courage to save y
Ages 14–18
Violet Mackerel #6
Violet Mackerel's Pocket Protest
Anna Branford
Violet and Rose prove that even a very small protest can help save a big, beloved oak tree in the park.
Ages 6–9
The Forbidden Door
Marilee Heyer
After years of living in the dark to hide from the evil Okira, Reena risks everything to open a forbidden door and lead
Ages 5–9
Hazel
Hazel's Amazing Mother
Rosemary Wells
There are no limits to what one determined mother will do to protect and help her child in this beautifully illustrated
Ages 4–8
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
The Twenty-One Mile Swim
Matt Christopher
For the child who feels small or underestimated, Joseph's journey across a twenty-one-mile lake shows that grit and prac
Ages 8–12
Zelda the Chicken #1
Zelda's Big Adventure
Marie Alafaci
Zelda is determined to be the first chicken in space, and she won't let lack of help from her friends stop her from buil
Ages 4–8
Stamped
Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi
For parents and kids ready to tackle the R-word, this guide explains how racist ideas began and how we can all work toge
Ages 7–12
Klickitat Street
Otis Spofford
Beverly Cleary
Classroom prankster Otis Spofford loves to stir up trouble, but he might have gone too far when he targets the quietest
Ages 8–12
A Stone in My Hand
Cathryn Clinton
For the child processing deep grief or the fear of family loss, this story follows a young girl in Gaza finding her voic
Ages 10–14
The Clique #2
Best Friends for Never
Lisi Harrison
Social hierarchies clash and friendships are tested as the Clique plans a high-stakes Halloween party while fighting ove
Ages 10–14
Princess Pulverizer #6
The Dragon's Tale
Nancy Krulik
For the child who feels boxed in by expectations, this story celebrates the courage to redefine yourself while standing
Ages 6–9
Fairy Tales Retold #3
Troll's-Eye View: A Book of Villainous Tales
Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling
For the child who questions why the 'bad guy' is always the villain: this collection explores the hidden motivations and
Ages 8–12
Goddess Girls #1
Athena the Brain
Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
For the clever child who feels like they don't quite fit in, follow Athena as she navigates a new school, competitive pe
Ages 8–12
Crimson Twill #2
Witch in the Spotlight
Kallie George
Crimson Twill’s wand lessons in the big city go hilariously wrong when her polka-dot personality clashes with a famous y
Ages 6–9
Dinotrux #2
Team Dinotrux!
DreamWorks
For the child who loves machines and dinosaurs but is learning that even the strongest heroes need a little help from th
Ages 4–7
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