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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,508 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
431 books
4–7 yrs
2784 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Frenchtown Summer
Robert Cormier
The summer of 1938 in a mill town is filled with colorful family characters, swims in dyed brooks, and a lingering local
Ages 10–14
The Sound of All Things
Myron Uhlberg
With the help of a kind librarian, a young boy finds the perfect words to describe the beautiful sounds of the world to
Ages 5–9
She Touched the World: Laura Bridgman, Deaf-Blind Pioneer
Robert Alexander, Sally Hobart Alexander
Follow the incredible true journey of Laura Bridgman, a young girl who lost her sight and hearing and became a world-fam
Ages 9–12
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12–18 yrs
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The Fabled Life of Aesop: The Extraordinary Journey and Collected Tales of the World's Greatest Storyteller
Ian Lendler
A clever storyteller finds his freedom through the power of fables and allegories in this detailed look at how Aesop cha
Ages 8–12
All Because You Matter
Tami Charles
This rhythmic, lyrical anthem serves as a powerful reminder to children that their worth is absolute and their heritage
Ages 4–9
Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees
Michelle Schaub
Poems in many styles and colorful illustrations follow a family as they visit fourteen of the most historic and legendar
Ages 6–10
Foundation
Isaac Asimov
As the Galactic Empire begins to crumble, a small group of scholars on a distant planet struggles to preserve human know
Ages 12–18
Lucky Thing, A
Alice Schertle
Thirteen rhyming and free verse poems paired with warm watercolors celebrate the rhythmic sounds and natural beauty of l
Ages 6–10
Nelson Mandela
Kadir Nelson
The journey of South Africa's first Black president unfolds from his early roots through his dedicated leadership in the
Ages 4–10
Gandhi
Demi
A courageous leader fights for India's independence and challenges an unjust caste system using only the persistent powe
Ages 6–10
Death of a Salesman
Arthur Miller
Willy Loman chases an elusive American dream for himself and his sons, leading to a heartbreaking clash between reality
Ages 14–18
Children of the Earth #1
Dear Children of the Earth
Schim Schimmel
For the child who feels a deep connection to the natural world and wants to help protect our planet and its many animal
Ages 4–10
Baby Professor
What Can We Take Away from the Renaissance Period?
Baby Professor
A cultural explosion in Florence sparked a rebirth of art and science that pulled Europe out of the Middle Ages and laid
Ages 8–12
Away with Words!: Wise and Witty Poems for Language Lovers
Mary Ann Hoberman
Grammar and punctuation come to life through witty rhymes and playful drawings that make the rules of language feel like
Ages 7–12
My Uncle Martin's Words for America: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference
Angela Farris Watkins
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece shares his most famous words and his role in the civil rights movement through vibran
Ages 5–9
Hilde on the Record: Memoir of a Kid Crime Reporter
Hilde Lysiak
A nine-year-old reporter faces national scrutiny and local pushback after she is the first to break the news of a murder
Ages 8–12
Hombrecillo de papel, El (The Newspaper Man)
Fernando Alonso
A paper doll made of newsprint is heavy with stories of war and famine, until a cleaning wash allows his pages to be fil
Ages 6–9
A Jar of Tiny Stars: Poems by NCTE Award-Winning Poets
Bernice E. Cullinan, Deborah Wooten
Children themselves selected these favorite verses, creating a collection of award-winning poetry that speaks directly t
Ages 6–12
Jane Austen: Her Heart Did Whisper
Manuela Santoni
Bold black-and-white graphics reveal how Jane Austen walked away from her first love to protect her voice and her commit
Ages 10–15
Finding Jupiter
Kelis Rowe
Two Black teens in Memphis fall in love over a summer of poetry and art, only to discover their families share a secret
Ages 14–18
The Great Frog Race and Other Poems
Kristine O'Connell George
For the child who finds magic in the backyard. These gentle poems celebrate the wonder of everyday nature, from garden h
Ages 5–10
Book That Almost Rhymed, The
Omar Abed
A brother tries to tell a serious fantasy story, but his sister keeps interrupting with wild plot twists that ruin his r
Ages 4–8
Graceling Realm #1
Graceling
Kristin Cashore
Katsa is a Graceling, feared for her ability to kill with her bare hands, but a hidden secret and an unexpected prince c
Ages 14–18
Young Royals #1
Mary, Bloody Mary
Carolyn Meyer
Stripped of her title and forced to serve her own half-sister, young Mary Tudor harbors a deep bitterness as her royal l
Ages 11–15
