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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,425 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
425 books
4–7 yrs
2758 books
8–11 yrs
3161 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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How to Die of Embarrassment Every Day
Ann Hodgman
For the child who feels like every social slip-up is a disaster, this humorous memoir turns cringey childhood moments in
Ages 8–12
Brother Hood
Janet McDonald
For the teenager navigating the tension between staying true to their roots and thriving in a new, elite environment.
Ages 12–17
I Rise
Marie Arnold
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and finding the courage to speak out when someone they love is treat
Ages 12–18
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12–18 yrs
1659 books
Mabel's Story
Jenny Koralek
A homemade flying machine carries Mabel and her friends through a colorful, snowy sky to meet a king in this imaginative
Ages 4–8
Jahdu #1
The Time-Ago Tales of Jahdu
Virginia Hamilton
A magical figure named Jahdu embarks on a quest to win back his powerful magic dust after his own shadow steals it away.
Ages 7–10
Essential Lives
Stan Lee: Comic Book Superhero
Martin Gitlin
For the young artist or storyteller who dreams of creating their own heroes, this biography shows how hard work and big
Ages 7–10
A Book for Black-Eyed Susan
Judy Young
For children processing the isolation of a physical disability and the longing to be truly heard by those around them.
Ages 10–14
Because I Was a Girl
Melissa de la Cruz
For the girl dreaming of a future without limits. This collection of real-life stories shows how women overcame barriers
Ages 12–18
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
Monica Edinger, Lesley Younge
Experience the journey of a young boy stolen from his home and his remarkable path to freedom through found verse and po
Ages 12–18
Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Rich oil paintings illustrate how young Helen Keller used touch, smell, and vibration to understand her world before Ann
Ages 4–8
Rainbows Are Made: Poems by Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg
Celebrate the rhythm of the everyday through 70 poems by a master of American verse, curated by a lifelong educator and
Ages 8–12
The Troll's-Eye View
Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling
For the child who questions why the 'bad guy' is actually bad. This collection helps readers see beyond labels by explor
Ages 8–12
Presenting Buffalo Bill
Candace Fleming
For the curious reader who loves a good story but wonders what's true: explore how a real-life scout transformed his lif
Ages 10–14
26 Fairmount Avenue #6
Why? The War Years
Tomie dePaola
For the child curious about history through a kid's eyes, this gentle memoir explores how a family stays connected and f
Ages 7–10
Sail Away
Langston Hughes, Ashley Bryan
For the child who finds magic in the movement of water and sand: experience the rhythm of the ocean through timeless poe
Ages 4–8
Book! Book! Book!
Deborah Bruss
When the local children head off to school, a group of bored farm animals decides to trek into town to see what the libr
Ages 4–8
To the Mountaintop: My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault shares her firsthand account of the six years she spent on the front lines of the Amer
Ages 12–18
Daisy and the Doll
Angela Shelf Medearis, Michael Medearis
After receiving a black doll from her teacher, eight-year-old Daisy finds the inner strength to celebrate her heritage i
Ages 6–9
My Father's Words
Patricia MacLachlan
For the child navigating the sudden loss of a parent and seeking a way to keep their memory alive through stories and th
Ages 8–12
37 Things I Love (in no particular order)
Kekla Magoon
Kekla Magoon brings her award-winning storytelling to a range of themes, from historical struggles for justice to the co
Ages 12–17
My Name Is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River
Jane Medina
Dual-language poems capture the quiet hurdles and small victories of a boy from Mexico finding his voice in an American
Ages 8–12
Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers
Deborah Heiligman
Uncover the deep emotional bond and lifelong support shared between Vincent van Gogh and his brother Theo through their
Ages 12–18
Knockout Games
G. Neri
For the teen feeling the pull of the wrong crowd or the pressure to fit in, this verse novel explores the weight of choi
Ages 12–17
Anna Was Here
Jane Kurtz
For the child feeling like an outsider after a big move. This gentle story follows Anna as she navigates the transition
Ages 8–12
