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Writing & Storytelling Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about writing & storytelling for children.

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Grammar & Writing Explained

I Can Write Journals and Narratives

Capture daily life in a diary or blog using helpful tips on planning and style, including a fun exercise to write from a

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Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer

For the child who finds magic in books and words, this lyrical biography shows how a boy from Harlem grew up to change t

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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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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

Ages 8–12

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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

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Arthur Chapter Books #23

Arthur and the Poetry Contest

Arthur and his friends take on a risky dare to write their own poems after Fern challenges them, only to realize that fi

Cover of Pura's Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories

Pura's Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories

Annette Bay Pimentel

For the child who feels their family's language or stories are missing from the world around them. Discover how one libr

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

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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Ike's Incredible Ink

Ike is ready to write an incredible story, but first he must embark on an extraordinary journey to find the perfect ink

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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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An A From Miss Keller

Patricia Polacco

For the child who feels discouraged by a tough teacher or struggles to find their creative voice, this story celebrates

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

Cover of Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books

Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books

For the child who loves getting lost in a book and wonders how their favorite stories come to life through the work of b

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If You Were a Comma

Molly Blaisdell

For the early writer confused by punctuation. This playful guide uses imaginative 'what if' scenarios to turn abstract g

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Wisha Wozzariter

For the creative child who has big ideas but struggles to put them on paper. This whimsical journey transforms writer's

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The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee #2

The Most Marvelous International Spelling Bee

For the child who feels small in a big world, this story follows a quiet speller discovering that courage and true frien

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Cilla Lee-Jenkins #3

This Book Is a Classic

Cilla Lee-Jenkins is determined to write a masterpiece featuring wedding drama, friendship tests, and her journey to be

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Daniel Finds a Poem

Daniel wanders through the park asking his animal friends what poetry is, only to find it in the glistening dew and the

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The Day of Ahmed's Secret

Florence Parry Heide, Judith Heide Gilliland

Ahmed navigates the busy, noisy streets of Cairo all day, holding tight to a wonderful secret he can't wait to reveal to

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The Strange Night Writing of Jessamine Colter

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child grappling with the concept of life's end, this gentle story uses a touch of magic to explore legacy, prepa

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Cilla Lee-Jenkins #2

A new sibling is on the way, adding a new chapter to this girl's life. Follow her 'memoir' about growing up biracial and

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Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word

Sarah Jane Marsh

A penniless immigrant uses the power of his pen to spark a revolution. This biography follows Thomas Paine's resilient j

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Signature Lives

Mercy Otis Warren: Author and Historian

Jennifer Blizin Gillis

For the student who wants to see themselves in history: discover the woman whose poems and plays fueled the American Rev

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