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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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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Children of the Great Depression
Russell Freedman
Real diary entries and archival photographs tell the true stories of how children lived, worked, and survived during the
Ages 10–14
Pine Island #1
Pine Island Home
Polly Horvath
For siblings navigating loss and the fierce desire to stay together. Four orphaned sisters must rely on their own wits a
Ages 8–12
Jamaica #6
Jamaica and the Substitute Teacher
Juanita Havill
For the child who feels pressured to be the best, this story gently addresses the fear of failure and the temptation to
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Rana Joon and the One and Only Now
Shideh Etaat
Rana balances the pressures of her Iranian family with the grief of losing her best friend while searching for her own v
Ages 14–18
Arthur Adventures #24
Arthur's Homework
Marc Brown
For the child who feels the weight of a looming deadline or struggles to manage a big project. A reassuring look at over
Ages 4–8
That Flag
Tameka Fryer Brown
For the child noticing symbols of hate in their neighborhood and the parent looking to navigate hard conversations about
Ages 6–10
Painted Wall and Other Strange Tales, The
Michael Bedard
For the reader who loves eerie mysteries and wonders about the thin veil between our world and the spirit realm, rooted
Ages 10–14
You So Black
Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.
For children building a sense of self, this lyrical celebration of Blackness honors the history, family, and joy found i
Ages 4–8
Pedro's Journal
Pam Conrad
A young cabin boy records the daily reality of Columbus’s first voyage, capturing his growing moral concerns about the t
Ages 8–12
Viva Frida!
Yuyi Morales
The vibrant world of Frida Kahlo comes to life through lush illustrations that show how the artist transformed laughter,
Ages 4–8
Birds of a Feather
Jane Yolen
Fourteen bird species come to life through intimate photographs and clever poems that reveal the secrets of their feathe
Ages 6–10
Biographies
All About Martin Luther King Jr.
Baby Professor
For the child curious about why we celebrate MLK Day, this simple biography introduces the life of a hero who fought for
Ages 5–8
If You Come Softly #1
If You Come Softly
Jacqueline Woodson
Ellie and Jeremiah meet at a New York private school and fall in love, only to face the complicated reactions of the wor
Ages 12–18
Women of Our Time
Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
From a curious child by the shore to a pioneer of ecology, Rachel Carson’s journey shows how one voice can wake the worl
Ages 7–11
Ethel's Song: Ethel Rosenberg's Life in Poems
Barbara Krasner
Lyrical verses reveal the inner life of Ethel Rosenberg, from her passionate beliefs to her controversial trial and exec
Ages 14–18
Tell Me the Number before Infinity
Becky Taylor, Dena Taylor
For the child who feels limited by a physical diagnosis, this memoir shows how determination and a love for math can lea
Ages 10–18
Usborne Young Reading
David Copperfield
Mary Sebag-Montefiore
Experience the hardships and triumphs of a young boy growing up in 19th-century England among a vibrant cast of heroes,
Ages 7–10
Penina Levine #1
Penina Levine Is a Hard-Boiled Egg
Rebecca O'Connell
Penina balances the traditions of Passover with the stress of a difficult teacher and a pesky sister in this story of st
Ages 8–12
Friends for Keeps #5
My Extra Best Friend
Julie Bowe
Ida May is shocked when her former best friend suddenly appears at summer camp, forcing her to confront old hurts and th
Ages 8–12
163rd Street Trilogy #2
Yellow Bird and Me
Joyce Hansen
Doris helps her friend Yellow Bird with his schoolwork and play rehearsals as they both learn how he navigates the chall
Ages 9–12
Gentlemen
Michael Northrop
Three friends must piece together a trail of clues and navigate rising violence when they suspect their English teacher
Ages 14–18
Fairy Spell: How Two Girls Convinced the World That Fairies Are Real
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Two British cousins fooled the world for sixty years with photographs of fairies in this fascinating true story of a leg
Ages 6–10
Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten
Laura Veirs
A young left-handed girl flipped her brother’s guitar upside down and taught herself to play, eventually writing folk so
Ages 4–8
Baloney (Henry P.)
Jon Scieszka
An alien schoolboy has a truly out-of-this-world excuse for being late to class in this transmission sent using a mix of
Ages 5–9
