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Writing & Storytelling

Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

7,952 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs408 books

4–7 yrs2627 books

8–11 yrs3003 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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Cover of The Girl I Used to Be

The Girl I Used to Be

Ordinary lives are illuminated with psychological depth in this realistic exploration of family relationships and the se

Cover of Keeping Corner

In 1918 India, twelve-year-old Leela faces the strict traditions of being a child widow while encountering the revolutio

Cover of The Price of Freedom: How One Man Stood Up Against Slavery

The Price of Freedom: How One Man Stood Up Against Slavery

Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin

For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history and the incredible grit required to reclaim one's own

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12–18 yrs

1533 books

Cover of Roses and Radicals

Roses and Radicals

Susan Zimet

This epic history traces the grit and determination of the American women who fought a long, radical battle to win the r

Ages 10–14

Cover of I Am Odd, I Am New

I Am Odd, I Am New

Benjamin Giroux

For the child who feels like they see the world differently than their peers. This poetic journey explores the isolation

Cover of Before They Were Famous: How Seven Artists Got Their Start

Bob Raczka's Art Adventures

Before They Were Famous: How Seven Artists Got Their Start

For the young dreamer who wonders if they can ever be as good as the masters, this book shows that even famous artists s

Cover of Songs and Stories of the Civil War

Traditional Black Music

Songs and Stories of the Civil War

Jerry Silverman

History comes alive through twelve songs of the Civil War, including melodies from the front lines, political campaigns,

Cover of We Are All That's Left

We Are All That's Left

For teens grappling with the silence of family secrets and the weight of a history they didn't live, but still feel ever

Cover of I See Reality: Twelve Short Stories About Real Life

I See Reality: Twelve Short Stories About Real Life

For the teen navigating the complexities of modern life, from mental health struggles to the search for true identity an

Cover of Hurry Freedom: African Americans in Gold Rush California

Hurry Freedom: African Americans in Gold Rush California

For the child curious about hidden figures in history, this book explores the grit and determination of African American

Cover of Featherless

Juan Felipe Herrera

For the child feeling self conscious about being different, this bilingual story shows how a special bond can help us fi

Cover of Across the Blue Pacific: A World War II Story

Across the Blue Pacific: A World War II Story

For the child curious about history or waiting for a loved one to return, this story explores the quiet bravery of those

Cover of The Love Of Two Stars

The Love Of Two Stars

Janie Jaehyun Park

For the child grappling with the intensity of their feelings or learning how past hurts can linger. This classic explore

Cover of Ellie Engle Saves the World Herself!

Ellie Engle Saves the World Herself!

For the child who prefers the sidelines but is finding their own voice, this story celebrates the quiet strength and bra

Cover of The Magic Horse of Han Gan

The Magic Horse of Han Gan

Chen Jiang Hong

For the child who wonders if their drawings have a life of their own, this stunning tale explores how passion and art ca

Cover of A Summer of Kings

A Summer of Kings

In 1963, fourteen-year-old Esther’s world changes when a young man fleeing racial violence in Alabama brings the fight f

Cover of Those Kids from Fawn Creek

Those Kids from Fawn Creek

Erin Entrada Kelly

For the child who feels stuck in a small-town bubble or a rigid social hierarchy, this story offers a window into self-d

Cover of Hammering for Freedom

Hammering for Freedom

Rita Lorraine Hubbard

For children learning about the heavy weight of history and the incredible strength it takes to keep a family together a

Cover of More Than a Dream: The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

More Than a Dream: The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long

For the teen seeking to understand the systemic roots of inequality and the tactical brilliance behind one of history's

Cover of Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy

Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy

Thirteen-year-old Cookie watches her world shatter on Christmas Eve when her older sister is hospitalized during a sudde

Cover of Little Audrey

For the teenager navigating the complex social hierarchies of high school where rumors, status, and intense friendships

Cover of Tales of Long Ago

Tales of Long Ago

Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić

For the child enchanted by the mysterious and the magical, these Slavic-inspired tales explore the weight of our choices

Cover of Whale Quest

Karen Romano Young

For the child grappling with intense feelings of unfairness or an obsession with righting a wrong. A deep dive into how

Cover of How I Became an American

How I Became an American

Karin Gündisch

For the child grappling with a big move or wondering about their family roots, this story explores the courage it takes