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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)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Douglas Florian's Poems and Paintings
Mammalabilia
Douglas Florian
Witty poems and full-page watercolors capture the quirky personalities of twenty-one different mammals in this playful g
Ages 5–10
Unstoppable: How Bayard Rustin Organized the 1963 March on Washington
Michael Long
For the child who wants to know how big changes happen through teamwork and planning. This inspiring biography shows how
Ages 7–11
With a Whoop and a Holler
Nancy Van Laan
Vibrant watercolors bring to life a spirited collection of tall tales, riddles, and superstitions from the Bayou, the De
Ages 6–11
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Teddy Bear from Peru
Olja Pidopryghora
Sasha falls asleep to the magical story of her new best friend, a soft and fluffy white teddy bear named Puff who travel
Ages 3–7
Confucius: The Golden Rule
Russell Freedman
For the child curious about how to treat others with kindness and integrity. This biography introduces the foundational
Ages 7–11
Imagine That!
Yasmeen Ismail
For the child who turns every bath into a deep-sea dive and every cardboard box into a rocket ship, celebrating the magi
Ages 3–7
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
Lee Wind
For the teen or young adult exploring the history of identity and the courageous lives of LGBTQ+ figures throughout time
Ages 12–18
Dog Loves Books #3
Dog Loves Counting
Louise Yates
For the child who loves winding down with a story before bed, this book offers a peaceful way to practice numbers while
Ages 2–5
The Last Dragonslayer #3
The Eye of Zoltar
Jasper Fforde
Literary wordplay and fantastic elements collide in this witty, scripted adventure that plays with the boundaries of tra
Ages 11–16
Aurora County #1
Love, Ruby Lavender
Deborah Wiles
For the child feeling a little lost when their favorite person is away, this story explores the bittersweet magic of a s
Ages 8–12
My So-Called Family
Gia Gordon
For the teenager grappling with their identity and what makes a family real. This story explores the discovery of an ano
Ages 12–18
Beating Heart Baby
Lio Min
Santi and Suwa find themselves drawn together by music, anime, and a mysterious shared past that resurfaces just as they
Ages 14–18
Wishing for Tomorrow
Hilary McKay
For the child who wonders what happens after the fairy tale ends. This story helps readers navigate the bittersweet feel
Ages 8–12
Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who needs to see how a dream, paired with a 'vocal miracle' and steady perseverance, can break barriers an
Ages 4–9
Justice Is...: A Guide for Young Truth Seekers
Preet Bharara
Learn how heroes like Malala Yousafzai and John Lewis fought for what is right by asking hard questions and using their
Ages 4–8
American Diaries #12
Zellie Blake
Kathleen Duey
Zellie is forced to spy on the girls at her boardinghouse to keep her job, until a secret meeting makes her choose betwe
Ages 8–12
Bound for the North Star: True Stories of Fugitive Slaves
Dennis Brindell Fradin
John Brown’s own words carry us from a Virginia plantation to freedom in London, recounting a harrowing escape and a lif
Ages 10–14
Fights: One Boy's Triumph Over Violence
Joel Christian Gill
This raw and honest graphic memoir follows a young boy’s journey through childhood trauma and his ultimate triumph over
Ages 14–18
The Lovely Shoes
Susan Shreve
For the child navigating physical differences and the longing to fit in while staying true to their own spirit and style
Ages 10–14
Savage Her Reply
Deirdre Sullivan
Retribution and raw emotion collide in this dark Irish myth retelling where a woman takes a haunting revenge on her own
Ages 14–18
Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables
Jon Scieszka
For the child who needs a playful nudge about their own behavior, these goofy fables use weird animals to mirror everyda
Ages 6–12
Skellig #1
Skellig
David Almond
For the child navigating a major life transition while carrying the heavy weight of a family member's illness. This stor
Ages 9–13
The Prince and the Coyote
David Bowles
For the teen seeking a sense of purpose after profound loss, this epic journey follows a prince who must transform into
Ages 12–18
The Good Braider
Terry Farish
Viola survives the violence of war-torn Sudan to start over in Maine, where she must balance her mother’s strict traditi
Ages 13–18
