Standing Up

"Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention." -- Grades K & Up
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"A story that explores the ways a single voice can make a difference." -- Grades K & Up

". . . full of quizzes, examples, practical advice, and small steps you can take in . . . real life, 'Stand Up!' . . . takes readers through the ways to be an Upstander, including being kind to yourself, having empathy for others, spreading kindness, and dealing with conflicts"-- Grades 5 & Up

"Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text encourage the reader to speak up about everything from their own name being mispronounced to someone bring a weapon to school. Includes author's note about real people who have found their voices, when to speak up, and how to express oneself without speaking"-- Grades K & Up

"When Bilal and his sister transfer to a school where they are the only Muslims, they must learn how to fit in while staying true to their beliefs and heritage." -- Grades K & Up

"Lucy decides to help Ralph when he is in trouble, despite the fact that he teases her for being different." -- Grades K & Up

"When one child reaches out in friendship to a classmate who seems lonely, she begins a chain reaction of kindness that ripples throughout her school and her community. Includes facts about sharing kindness and list of web resources"-- Grades K & Up

"Brian has always felt invisible at school, but when a new student, Justin, arrives, everything changes." --
Grades K & Up

"Lady Gaga has always believed in the importance of being yourself, being kind to yourself, and being kind to others, no matter who they are or where they come from. With that sentiment in mind, she and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, founded Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the world a kinder and braver place. Through the years, they've collected stories of kindness, bravery and resilience from young people all over the world, proving that kindness truly is the universal language . . . Within these pages, you'll meet young changemakers who found their inner strength, who prevailed in the face of bullies, who started their own social movements, who decided to break through the mental health stigma and share how they felt, who created safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, and who have embraced kindness with every fiber of their being by helping others without the expectation of anything in return"--

Grades 5 & Up