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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 12–18

As your teen navigates the complex shift into adulthood, finding their own voice through writing becomes a vital way to process their identity and the world around them. These stories and guides honor that creative spark by exploring deeper themes and sophisticated narratives that speak to the specific intensity of the young adult experience. We have gathered 4,910 titles to help your child transform their private thoughts into powerful storytelling.

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Cover of A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

A creative writing assignment becomes a powerful window into the private lives and hidden struggles of nine high school

Cover of Who Was Mark Twain?

Who Was Mark Twain?

April Jones Prince

For the curious reader who loves a good joke or a great story, this accessible biography shows how a mischievous boy bec

Cover of Glass Town

Step into the daily lives of the Brontë sisters through Charlotte’s eyes as they build imaginary worlds and secret stori

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Cover of Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems

Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems

Georgia Heard

For the child who thinks poetry is too complicated or boring, these relatable 'list poems' transform everyday school and

Ages 7–12

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The Sylvie Cycle #1

The Great Good Thing

Roderick Townley

Sylvie has been a twelve-year-old princess for eighty years, but she is tired of the same plot and decides to risk every

Cover of Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here

Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here

After her favorite TV show is canceled, a fanfic writer begins scripting the drama of her own high school peers to cope

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Write Your Own Historical Fiction Story

For the young storyteller or history buff who wants to turn facts into fiction. This guide empowers middle-grade writers

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The Magic of Hobson-Jobson

For the curious child who loves uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight, this story turns the history of everyday langu

Cover of The Brave Escape of Edith Wharton: A Biography

The Brave Escape of Edith Wharton: A Biography

Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge

For the teenager who feels trapped by social expectations or family rules and longs to forge their own path through crea

Cover of The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems

The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems

For the child who claims they don't like poetry, this clever collection proves that poems are hidden everywhere: from gr

Cover of Who Was Jules Verne?

Who Was Jules Verne?

James Buckley Jr.

For the curious child who loves to imagine what the future might look like. Discover how a boy who was told to only trav

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A Pack of Liars

For the child who finds everyday life a bit dull and loves to embellish the truth, this story explores the messy consequ

Cover of Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?

Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?

Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso

For the child who loves creating their own worlds, this biography explores how a boy's passion for languages led him to

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The Princess and the Page

Christina Farley

For the young writer who needs to understand that their words have power and that every creative choice comes with its o

Cover of Jack's Black Book

Jack's Black Book

For the adolescent finding their voice through writing while navigating a chaotic home life and the hilariously cringey

Cover of Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth

Twenty legendary poets receive a lyrical thank you through original poems that celebrate the rhythm, wonder, and joy fou

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Julia Redfern #3

A Room Made of Windows

Eleanor Cameron

An aspiring young writer keeps a sharp eye on the lives and secrets of the neighbors around her while nurturing her own

Cover of Peeled

For the teen who questions everything they read online. Follow a determined student reporter as she fights local hysteri

Cover of Journeys: Young Readers’ Letters to Authors Who Changed Their Lives

Journeys: Young Readers’ Letters to Authors Who Changed Their Lives

Library of Congress Center for the Book

For the young reader who wonders if their favorite stories matter. This collection of letters shows how books help stude

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Write Your Own #4

Write Your Own Tall Tale

Natalie M. Rosinsky

For the child who loves telling big stories or needs a creative spark for school writing assignments: discover the secre

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Our Story Begins

Elissa Brent Weissman

Peek into the childhood notebooks of famous creators to see the quirky, imperfect, and inspired early works that launche

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Flights of Fancy

For the aspiring young writer or artist who needs a spark to get started. Ten legendary creators share their secrets to

Cover of What Is the Story of Alice in Wonderland?

What Is the Story of Alice in Wonderland?

Dana Meachen Rau

For the curious reader who wonders where their favorite stories come from, this history explores how a rainy day boat ri

Cover of J. R. Silver Writes Her World

J. R. Silver Writes Her World

Melissa Dassori

For the child navigating middle school friendship changes who wishes they could control the outcome of every social situ

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