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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
56 books about writing & storytelling
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
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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
Dork Diaries #12
Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe
Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki Maxwell faces total drama as she balances a new school crush, summer plans, and her fear of hurting her friend Bra
Ages 9–13
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
Dork Diaries #16
Tales from a Not-So-Bratty Little Sister
Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki Maxwell is back with her diary to document the hilarious and frustrating struggles of dealing with an incredibly b
Ages 9–13
Dork Diaries #14
Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever
Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki’s dream summer tour turns into a meltdown when she discovers her new roommate is her social media-savvy frenemy, M
Ages 9–13
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
The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare
A dangerous bargain with a moneylender puts a deep friendship to the test in this graphic novel retelling of Shakespeare
Ages 10–18
Dork Diaries #1
Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki Maxwell fills her diary with the daily chaos of starting a new school, dealing with a mean girl, and navigating a
Ages 9–13
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
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
