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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)
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
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Words We Keep, The
Erin Stewart
For the teen managing the weight of being the perfect child while navigating a sibling's mental health crisis and their
Ages 14–18
We Troubled the Waters
Ntozake Shange
For the child asking about fairness and the heroes of history, this lyrical collection honors the bravery of those who f
Ages 8–12
A poem for missie
Elizabeth Louisa Mullen
Gentle poems written for a beloved senior dog named Missie offer a quiet place to reflect on the long life and final goo
Ages 5–12
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
A Year of Jewish Stories
Grace Ragues Maisel, Samantha Shubert
For families looking to weave tradition into their daily routine, this collection offers a year-long journey through Jew
Ages 5–10
Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba
Margarita Engle
A young Jewish boy flees the dangers of Nazi Germany to seek safety and a new beginning as a refugee in Cuba in this mov
Ages 10–14
Voices Series #2
Voices From the Underground Railroad
Kay Winters
A secret network of safe houses and brave abolitionists helps freedom seekers navigate the dangerous path from the South
Ages 8–12
By and By: Charles Albert Tindley, the Father of Gospel Music
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child discovering how their own voice and creative talents can rise above hard times to inspire others and build
Ages 5–10
Dear Substitute
Liz Garton Scanlon, Audrey Vernick
For the child who thrives on routine and feels unsettled when their favorite teacher is away and the classroom rules sud
Ages 4–8
Boy Who Loved Maps, The
Kari Allen
For the child who finds magic in their own neighborhood. This story nurtures a love for exploration and the special way
Ages 4–8
The Shakespeare Diaries #1
Saving Hamlet
Molly Booth
After falling through a theater trapdoor, Emma lands in 1601 London where she must help William Shakespeare stage the ve
Ages 12–17
Elizabeth Leads the Way
Tanya Lee Stone
For the child who asks why things have to be the way they are. This inspiring story shows how one girl's quest for fairn
Ages 4–8
Old Man Mad About Drawing: A Tale of Hokusai, The
Francois Place
Follow the life of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai, the Japanese artist whose obsession with drawing captured the powe
Ages 8–12
Magic Has No Borders
Sona Charaipotra, Samira Ahmed
For the teen navigating the complexities of heritage and home, this anthology blends South Asian folklore with modern id
Ages 12–18
Dear Santa....
Kally Mayer
Ozzie Owl writes a letter to Santa explaining that even though his efforts often go wrong, his heart is always in the ri
Ages 3–7
Silent Witness: A True Story of the Civil War, The
Robin Friedman
For the child curious about history's big moments, this gentle perspective shows how even a child's toy can witness the
Ages 6–10
I Am Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This gentle memoir helps little ones understand courage and the
Ages 4–8
Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs
Jill Bryant
For the ambitious young dreamer who wants to see how real-world ideas become global successes, these true stories highli
Ages 9–13
Be That Way
Hope Larson
For the teenager navigating the messy transitions of senior year, from first loves to the bittersweet shifting of long-t
Ages 14–18
Amal Unbound #2
Omar Rising
Aisha Saeed
For the child navigating a new environment where the rules feel unfair, this story explores finding your voice and stand
Ages 8–12
The Little Black Fish
Samad Behrangi
One small fish dares to question the limits of the stream, seeking to change his world through curiosity and individual
Ages 8–12
Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Brandy Colbert
Witness the history of Greenwood, the wealthy Black Wall Street, and the devastating two-day attack that became a turnin
Ages 14–18
Library Lou #1
No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou
Rhonda Gowler Greene
For the child who needs a reminder that the greatest adventures aren't found on maps, but inside the pages of a book.
Ages 4–8
Harriet the Spy #3
Sport
Louise Fitzhugh
For the child navigating a high-conflict divorce where one parent feels like a stranger and the other is a steady, if im
Ages 9–13
This Promise of Change
Jo Ann Allen Boyce, Debbie Levy
For the young reader processing the weight of systemic unfairness and finding the courage to stand up for what is right
Ages 10–15
