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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter
Beth Fantaskey
Isabel sells newspapers on the gritty streets of 1920s Chicago, but she is determined to solve a crime and become a star
Ages 8–12
Time of Green Magic, The
Hilary McKay
For children navigating the complex emotions of a new blended family. This magical tale uses a house that comes alive to
Ages 8–12
Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou
Bethany Hegedus
Maya Angelou transforms the trauma of her childhood into powerful poetry and political action in this moving biography w
Ages 7–12
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12–18 yrs
1659 books
Edgar Allan's Official Crime Investigation Notebook
Mary Amato
Armed with a notebook and a knack for rhyming verse, young Edgar Allan tracks down clues to find a missing classroom pet
Ages 7–10
Diccionario estrafalario (Eccentric Dictionary)
Gloria Fuertes
Ordinary words from everyday conversations transform into more than 300 whimsical poems in this eccentric, alphabetical
Ages 6–10
Thomas Paine, Crusader for Liberty
Albert Marrin
Follow the turbulent life of the man whose fiery pamphlets and dedication to liberty helped ignite revolutions in Americ
Ages 12–18
History of Fun Stuff
The Colorful Story of Comics
Patricia Lakin
Bright digital illustrations trace the evolution of storytelling from ancient cave paintings to the speech bubbles of mo
Ages 6–9
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship
Russell Freedman
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how a self-taught president and a brilliant abolitionist forged a vital frien
Ages 10–14
Indivisible
Gail Bush, Randy Meyer
For the teenager grappling with what it means to be American, this anthology uses powerful voices to explore the interse
Ages 12–18
Little People, Big Dreams
Amanda Gorman
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who feels self-conscious about their voice or struggles with a speech impediment, this story shows how cha
Ages 4–7
Denied, Detained, Deported: Stories from the Dark Side of American Immigration
Ann Bausum
A German boy turned back during the Holocaust and a detained Japanese American girl are among the true stories highlight
Ages 12–18
Book Scavenger #1
Book Scavenger
Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Emily and James find themselves in a high-stakes race through San Francisco to solve a puzzle hidden within a mysterious
Ages 8–12
Children's Poetry
Andrew Robert Baker
For the child who finds magic in the everyday, from the rustle of a gum tree to the bond with a favorite animal.
Ages 5–12
The Reluctant Storyteller #1
Reluctant Storyteller
Art Coulson
Contemporary Cherokee life meets traditional folklore in this collection that blends storytelling with facts about the C
Ages 6–10
Ellen's Broom
Kelly Starling Lyons
A special broom hanging on the cabin wall serves as a powerful memory of a secret wedding as Ellen and her parents head
Ages 5–9
Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man
Tonya Bolden
Archival photos and vivid storytelling bring to life the journey of Frederick Douglass, from escaping slavery to becomin
Ages 10–14
Revenge of the Red Club
Kim Harrington
Riley fights to protect her middle school newspaper and a vital support group where young women speak openly about their
Ages 8–12
Loving Will Shakespeare
Carolyn Meyer
A vivid portrait of sixteenth-century village life unfolds through the eyes of the woman who married the world's most fa
Ages 12–17
Bullfrog
Bullfrog Pops!
Rick Walton
A famished bullfrog heads to Ravenous Gulch for a meal in this playful Western where every page turn finishes the senten
Ages 4–8
The Bard and the Book: How the First Folio Saved the Plays of William Shakespeare from Oblivion
Ann Bausum
Shakespeare's masterpieces nearly vanished forever until a complex effort to print the First Folio saved his plays for t
Ages 9–14
Barefoot Books
The Barefoot Book of Heroic Children
Rebecca Hazell
From Anne Frank to Wilma Rudolph, these twelve true stories highlight how young people used their courage to change the
Ages 8–12
Captain Underpants #8
Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People
Dav Pilkey
For the child who loves to draw their own comics and finds magic in the weird and wacky, this high energy adventure cele
Ages 7–10
Little People, Big Dreams
Astrid Lindgren
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the creative child who loves wild adventures, this story shows how a girl from the Swedish countryside grew up to in
Ages 4–8
Endymion Spring
Matthew Skelton
For the curious child who feels like an outsider and loves uncovering hidden worlds, this mystery bridges ancient histor
Ages 9–13
