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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
50 books about writing & storytelling
By format:
Chapter Books
(2902)
Young Adult
(475)
Poetry
(234)
Middle Grade
(205)
Graphic Novels
(166)
Picture Books
(152)
Early Readers
(39)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Dragon Hoops
Gene Luen Yang
A high school teacher who never understood sports gets pulled into the epic, real-life drama of a varsity basketball tea
Ages 12–18
Inheritance: A Visual Poem
Elizabeth Acevedo
Vibrant illustrations pair with a powerful spoken-word poem that honors the history, beauty, and ancestral pride found i
Ages 8–18
The Crossover #1
The Crossover
Kwame Alexander
For middle grade readers navigating the complex bond of brotherhood and the heavy weight of family loss, all through the
Ages 10–14
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Renegade Girls: A Queer Tale of Romance and Rabble-Rousing
Nora Neus
Seventeen-year-old Nell goes undercover in 19th-century New York to expose harsh factory conditions alongside a trailbla
Ages 12–18
New Super-Man #4
New Super-Man and the Justice League of China
Gene Luen Yang
As reporter Laney Lan tracks the Justice League of China through Shanghai, she faces a difficult choice between her fami
Ages 12–17
Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds
Will stands in an elevator with a gun tucked in his waistband, facing sixty seconds of ghosts and a choice between neigh
Ages 14–18
Gareth Hinds' Shakespeare #2
The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare, Gareth Hinds
A dangerous bargain with a moneylender puts a deep friendship to the test in this graphic novel retelling of Shakespeare
Ages 10–18
March #1
March: Book One
John Lewis, Andrew Aydin
Congressman John Lewis recounts his journey from an Alabama farm to the front lines of the civil rights movement in this
Ages 12–18
The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents
Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre
Glynnis Fawkes
Before she was a legendary author, Charlotte Brontë was a girl with a vivid imagination who transformed personal tragedy
Ages 10–14
Americus
MK Reed
For the teen finding their voice when others try to silence it. A small town boy fights to keep his favorite books on li
Ages 12–18
Hand-Me-Down
Damian Alexander
Damian uses old photos and his grandmother's vivid stories to connect with the mother he lost and the generations of lov
Ages 10–16
The Dumbest Idea Ever!
Jimmy Gownley
Follow the journey of a regular kid who finds his voice and his future by transforming his everyday life into hand-drawn
Ages 10–14
Alyssa Bermudez Memoirs #1
Big Apple Diaries
Alyssa Bermudez
Alyssa doodles her way through the ups and downs of middle school and family life in New York City just as the world cha
Ages 8–13
How Do I Draw These Memories?
Jonell Joshua
For teens navigating the complexities of a parent's mental illness, this moving graphic memoir explores the healing powe
Ages 14–18
The Greatest Thing
Sarah Winifred Searle
Sophomore year starts in lonely silence after Winifred's friends transfer, but art class offers a fresh start with new c
Ages 14–18
The Crossover #2
Booked
Kwame Alexander
For the soccer-loving middle schooler facing family changes and social hurdles who finds strength in the most unexpected
Ages 10–14
Happyface
Stephen Emond
After a difficult past, a quiet teenager starts over at a new school, using a cheerful mask to hide the struggles he isn
Ages 12–17
No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels
Othello
William Shakespeare
For the teen navigating complex social circles where trust is fragile and gossip can feel like a weapon.
Ages 12–18
Pardalita
Joana Estrela
For the teenager beginning to notice the flutter of a first crush and the quiet realization of their own queer identity.
Ages 12–18
Houses with a Story
Seiji Yoshida
Step inside a tree house, a witch’s garden, and a submerged city to see the intricate details and inhabitants of over 30
Ages 8–14
Almost American Girl
Robin Ha
Robin is uprooted from Seoul to Alabama, struggling with a new language and a stepfamily until a comic drawing class off
Ages 12–18
Puffin Graphics
Macbeth
William Shakespeare
Fueled by a witch's prophecy and a desperate hunger for power, a trusted general descends into a dark cycle of betrayal
Ages 11–17
My Last Summer with Cass
Mark Crilley
Megan and Cass have always been artistic partners, but a summer trip to New York City tests their friendship when a secr
Ages 12–18
The Hills of Estrella Roja
Ashley Robin Franklin
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of loss while searching for their place in the world and the courage to embrace a
Ages 14–18
