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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,439 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
425 books
4–7 yrs
2759 books
8–11 yrs
3172 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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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
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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
The Letterford Mysteries #1
Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave
Deron R. Hicks
For the child who loves cracking codes and uncovering family mysteries, this fast-paced adventure connects a modern-day
Ages 8–12
One True Friend
Joyce Hansen
For the child navigating the complexities of long distance friendship and finding where they belong in a new community.
Ages 8–12
Mystery Behind the Doors
Demetra Yuvanu, Florence Barrington
Imagination and suspense collide in this middle-grade journey where wisdom and mystery become tools for turning big visi
Ages 8–12
Maybe An Artist: A Graphic Memoir
Liz Montague
Liz Montague shares her journey from a teen struggling with dyslexia to a New Yorker cartoonist, using art to express wh
Ages 12–18
Say It Loud! The Story of Rap Music
K. Maurice Jones
For the child who loves music and wants to understand the roots of their favorite songs. This history explores rap from
Ages 10–16
When I Colored in the World
Ahmadreza Ahmadi
For the child grappling with scary news or big world problems, this poetic story offers a creative way to reimagine dark
Ages 4–8
Baila, Nana, Baila/Dance, Nana, Dance
Joe Hayes
For children connecting with their heritage through rhythm and song, this collection brings the warmth of Cuban oral tra
Ages 4–9
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion
Kate Egan
For the teen fan who loves to see how movie magic happens. This visual guide goes behind the scenes to explore the artis
Ages 12–18
Crazy
Amy Reed
For the teenager or parent navigating the intense highs and lows of a first love complicated by the onset of mental heal
Ages 14–18
The Book Boat's In
Cynthia Cotten
For the child learning that some of the best things in life are worth the hard work and the wait.
Ages 4–8
The Love Letter
Anika Aldamuy Denise
For children learning how kindness and positive words can transform a person's day, even when those words weren't origin
Ages 4–8
Roald Dahl
Revolting Rhymes
Roald Dahl
For the child who loves a bit of mischief and finds traditional fairy tales too predictable. These wickedly funny poems
Ages 7–12
The Color of Silence
Liane Shaw
For the teenager grappling with the weight of a secret or the silence following a life-altering event, this story offers
Ages 12–17
Viola #1
Viola in Reel Life
Adriana Trigiani
Homesickness and the challenge of starting over take center stage in this story from a best-selling creator of film and
Ages 12–17
