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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
7,952 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
408 books
4–7 yrs
2627 books
8–11 yrs
3003 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(2902)
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(475)
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(234)
Middle Grade
(205)
Graphic Novels
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(152)
Early Readers
(39)
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3–5
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Young American Voices #2
Rachel's Journal
Marissa Moss
Handwritten entries and sketches capture a young girl's brave journey by wagon train from Illinois to California in 1850
Ages 7–10
Part of Me
Kimberly Willis Holt
Spanning generations, these interconnected stories follow one family through the decades to show how the past lives on i
Ages 12–17
Dear Sweet Pea
Julie Murphy
Sweet Pea navigates the ups and downs of seventh grade, a changing family, and the unexpected responsibility of taking o
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
So Shelly
Ty Roth
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a friend's passing while looking for a way to honor their memory and say
Ages 14–18
Stolen Words
Melanie Florence
For the child curious about family history or the parent looking to discuss how culture and language can be lost and the
Ages 6–9
We Still Belong
Christine Day
When Wesley’s big plans for Indigenous Peoples’ Day fall apart, she finds belonging and comfort in the rhythmic heart of
Ages 8–12
Muchacho
Louanne Johnson
For the teenager who feels misunderstood by the system and needs to see that their past does not define their potential
Ages 14–18
The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice
A.F. Harrold
For the child who loves to laugh at the absurd, this collection of silly poems and zany illustrations offers hilariously
Ages 7–11
Hermelin the Detective Mouse
written and illustrated by Mini Grey
For the child who wonders where they fit in. A tiny detective discovers that being helpful is wonderful, but being accep
Ages 4–8
Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Uncover the long-hidden story of Bill Finger, the original writer whose creative genius helped birth Batman but whose na
Ages 8–12
Emily's Dress and Other Missing Things
Kathryn Burak
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief and the unsettling silence of a friend's disappearance while findi
Ages 14–18
Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Two boys from Cleveland dream up the world's greatest hero during the Great Depression and fight to see their Man of Ste
Ages 6–10
Douglas Florian's Poems and Paintings
Beast Feast
Douglas Florian
Perfect for children who love silly wordplay and animal facts, this collection uses witty rhymes and vibrant paintings t
Ages 5–10
Hope Nation
Rose Brock
For the teen navigating a world that feels heavy or uncertain: these personal essays from favorite authors offer a roadm
Ages 12–18
Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life
Jerry Pinkney
Against a backdrop of segregation and learning struggles, a young boy finds a quiet sanctuary in his sketchbook on his w
Ages 8–14
The Women Who Built Hollywood: 12 Trailblazers in Front of and Behind the Camera
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the young movie buff who wants to see how women broke barriers and shaped the silver screen from behind and in front
Ages 10–18
Fairy Tales Retold #1
A Wolf at the Door
Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling
For the reader who has outgrown simple fairytales and is ready to explore the shadows, magic, and complex choices hidden
Ages 10–14
America at War
Lee Bennett Hopkins
Watercolor paintings and moving poetry capture the varied experiences of Americans during conflicts from the Revolution
Ages 8–14
Kissing in America
Margo Rabb
For the teenager grappling with the heavy weight of loss while trying to distinguish between movie-style romance and the
Ages 14–18
Famous
Todd Strasser
For the teen navigating the pressures of digital status and social comparison, this story explores the high cost of chas
Ages 13–18
How to Survive Middle School
Donna Gephart
For the child navigating the awkward transition to sixth grade who finds comfort in creativity and uses humor to mask th
Ages 9–13
Dear Abuelo
Grecia Huesca Dominguez
For the child adjusting to a big move or missing a faraway relative, this story offers a bridge between two worlds throu
Ages 4–8
Etched in Clay
Andrea Cheng
For the child grappling with the weight of history and the power of creative expression. A poetic look at finding your v
Ages 10–15
Kenny and the Dragon
written and ill. by Tony DiTerlizzi
Kenneth and Grahame form an unlikely bond in this whimsical tale that reimagines the story of a very bookish and relucta
Ages 8–12
