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Writing & Storytelling

Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

8,424 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs425 books

4–7 yrs2758 books

8–11 yrs3161 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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After falling through a theater trapdoor, Emma lands in 1601 London where she must help William Shakespeare stage the ve

Cover of Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote

Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote

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

Cover of Old Man Mad About Drawing: A Tale of Hokusai, The

Old Man Mad About Drawing: A Tale of Hokusai, The

Follow the life of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai, the Japanese artist whose obsession with drawing captured the powe

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12–18 yrs

1659 books

Cover of Magic Has No Borders

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

Cover of Dear Santa....

Ozzie Owl writes a letter to Santa explaining that even though his efforts often go wrong, his heart is always in the ri

Cover of Silent Witness: A True Story of the Civil War, The

Silent Witness: A True Story of the Civil War, The

For the child curious about history's big moments, this gentle perspective shows how even a child's toy can witness the

Cover of I Am Ruby Bridges

I Am Ruby Bridges

For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This gentle memoir helps little ones understand courage and the

Cover of Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs

Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs

For the ambitious young dreamer who wants to see how real-world ideas become global successes, these true stories highli

Cover of Be That Way

For the teenager navigating the messy transitions of senior year, from first loves to the bittersweet shifting of long-t

Cover of Omar Rising

Amal Unbound #2

For the child navigating a new environment where the rules feel unfair, this story explores finding your voice and stand

Cover of The Little Black Fish

The Little Black Fish

One small fish dares to question the limits of the stream, seeking to change his world through curiosity and individual

Cover of Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Witness the history of Greenwood, the wealthy Black Wall Street, and the devastating two-day attack that became a turnin

Cover of No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou

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.

Cover of Sport

Harriet the Spy #3

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

Cover of This Promise of Change

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

Cover of Our House Is on Fire

Our House Is on Fire

Jeanette Winter

For the child who feels small in a big world, this story shows how one person's quiet determination can spark a global m

Cover of Speaking Our Truth

Speaking Our Truth

Monique Gray Smith

For the teenager who has lost their voice after a traumatic event. A powerful story about the healing power of art and t

Cover of Little Brothers & Little Sisters

Little Brothers & Little Sisters

written and illustrated by Monica Arnaldo

For children navigating the highs and lows of the classroom. This classic explores the bonds of school life, honoring da

Cover of Sing a Song: How “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Inspired Generations

Sing a Song: How “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Inspired Generations

Kelly Starling Lyons

For the family looking to celebrate Black history and the power of music, this moving story shows how a single song can

Cover of Jakarta Missing

Jakarta Missing

For the child feeling pulled between two worlds or missing a family member far away. Follow Dakar as she navigates a new

Cover of Remote Man

Elizabeth Honey

For the child grappling with feeling different or observing systemic unfairness. This story explores finding dignity and

Cover of A Lady Has the Floor

A Lady Has the Floor

For the child who asks why things are unfair, this inspiring biography follows Belva Lockwood as she fights for her voic

Cover of Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging

Confessions of Georgia Nicolson #1

Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging

Louise Rennison

Fourteen-year-old Georgia navigates the hilarious chaos of first crushes and birthday party planning in this honest look

Cover of Electric Ben

For the child who asks how things work and wonders how one person can change the world. Discover the sparking curiosity