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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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Hopeless in Hope
Wanda John-Kehewin
Separated from her little brother and her mother, fourteen-year-old Eva must find her strength while living in a group h
Ages 12–17
Louisa May's Battle
Kathleen Krull
Service as a Civil War nurse transforms Louisa May Alcott's perspective, fueling the creative fire that would one day le
Ages 7–11
The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy
Kate Hattemer
Ethan and his friends wage a secret war of poetry against the phony reality TV show taking over their Minnesota arts hig
Ages 13–18
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
My Friend, the Starfinder
George Ella Lyon
For the child who loves looking at the stars or listening to a grandparent's tall tales. This lyrical story bridges gene
Ages 4–8
Leo the Late Bloomer
Robert Kraus
Leo can't read, write, or even eat neatly like the other animals, but his patient parents know he will find his own way
Ages 3–7
Cowboy Slim
Julie Danneberg
Slim might not be the best at roping or riding, but his unique talent for poetry ends up being the very thing that saves
Ages 4–8
The Trial
Jen Bryant
Young Katie Leigh Flynn watches through poetry as a sensational kidnapping trial transforms her quiet New Jersey town in
Ages 10–14
Ink Knows No Borders
Patrice Vecchione
Sixty-four poets share their deeply personal experiences of leaving their native lands to search for home, identity, and
Ages 12–18
Little House
Pioneer Girl: The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder
William Anderson
For the child who loves the Little House stories and wonders about the real girl behind the books. This biography explor
Ages 4–9
She'll Be the Sky: Poems by Women and Girls
Ella Risbridger
Vibrant poems capture the big feelings of growing up, from family rituals and activism to the quiet beauty of the natura
Ages 9–14
Spooked!
Gail Jarrow
One night in 1938, a simple radio play convinced a nation that Martians had landed in New Jersey, sparking a massive pan
Ages 10–14
Colossal Words for Kids: 75 Tremendous Words— Neatly Defined to Stick in the Mind.
Colette Hiller
Rhyming poems and playful wordplay transform seventy-five sophisticated terms into a vibrant celebration of the English
Ages 7–12
Best Shorts: Favorite Short Stories
Avi
Master storytellers like Natalie Babbitt and Richard Peck invite you into twenty-four different worlds in this varied co
Ages 8–14
Helen, Ethel & the Crazy Quilt
Nancy Orr Johnson Jensen
Letters, archival photos, and artifacts reveal the heart of a real-life friendship between young Helen Keller and her pe
Ages 7–11
A Song for Ella Grey
David Almond
The ancient tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice is reimagined in this haunting, lyrical story of modern youth and timeless l
Ages 14–18
The Storyteller
Kathryn Williams
A trunk full of old diaries leads seventeen-year-old Jess down a rabbit hole of Russian history and a possible connectio
Ages 12–18
Breathing
Cheryl Renée Herbsman
Savannah balances the weight of strict family rules with her growing feelings for Jackson as they both chase a future of
Ages 12–17
Year of the Jungle
Suzanne Collins
First grade feels like a jungle for Suzy as she waits for postcards from her father in Vietnam and wonders when he will
Ages 4–8
The Treasure Hunt
Angela Shelf Medearis
Marcy watches her big sister write a story about adventure and decides to go on a real search for buried treasure right
Ages 3–6
Zora! The Life of Zora Neale Hurston
Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin
Against all odds, a gifted writer overcomes immense obstacles to collect African American folk tales and share her uniqu
Ages 10–14
Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary
Walter Dean Myers
From his leadership in the Nation of Islam to his final speeches, follow the journey of a man whose pursuit of justice t
Ages 12–18
True True
Don P. Hooper
For the teenager navigating the weight of unfair accusations and the complexities of finding where they belong in a worl
Ages 14–18
Emily and Carlo
Marty Rhodes Figley
A large, gentle Newfoundland dog named Carlo stays by Emily Dickinson's side, providing a steady friendship that mirrors
Ages 4–8
The Canyon's Edge
Dusti Bowling
For the child processing trauma or grief, this gripping survival story follows a girl lost in the desert as she finds th
Ages 8–12
