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Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,512 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
432 books
4–7 yrs
2787 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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What My Mother Doesn't Know #2
What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know
Sonya Sones
Ninth-grader Sophie Stein navigates the daily highs and lows of high school life, from romantic crushes to family strugg
Ages 12–17
Hold Me Closer
David Levithan
For the teen embracing their authentic self and finding their spotlight. This vibrant musical-in-a-novel celebrates iden
Ages 14–18
Shaking Things Up
Susan Hood
For the young explorer who needs to see how girls and women have broken rules and changed history through courage and pe
Ages 6–10
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1663 books
Sand Dollar Summer
Kimberly K. Jones
For the child curious about how a global icon was born, this piece of history explores the very first Disney-licensed bo
Ages 7–12
Lest We Forget #1
Lest We Forget: The Passage from Africa to Slavery and Emancipation
Velma Maia Thomas
Slave narratives, primary source maps, and three-dimensional art bring the long history of the African slave trade and t
Ages 10–18
Zoe in Wonderland
Brenda Woods
A curious girl tumbles down a rabbit hole into a nonsensical wonderland filled with anthropomorphic creatures and wood-e
Ages 8–12
This Is How I Find Her
Sara Polsky
For the teenager navigating the heavy responsibility of a parent's mental health crisis and the quiet, difficult path of
Ages 14–18
Lonely Lula Cat
Joseph Slate
Searching for old friends who moved away leaves Lula Cat feeling isolated, until she realizes that wonderful new compani
Ages 3–7
Nine Open Arms
Benny Lindelauf
Secrets and family lore wait within the walls of a mysterious abandoned house perched at the very edge of the world.
Ages 10–14
Hidden Like Anne Frank
Marcel Prins
Anne Frank documents the everyday details of life hidden in an Amsterdam attic while her family evades capture during th
Ages 12–18
Art and Max
written and ill. by David Wiesner
For the child who thrives on experimentation and needs to know that making a mess is a vital part of making something be
Ages 4–8
The Listeners
Gloria Whelan
For the child curious about how small voices can make a big difference, this story explores finding hope and agency whil
Ages 6–10
Mister Rogers' Gift of Music
Donna Cangelosi
For children who struggle to find words for their big emotions, this gentle biography shows how music and creativity can
Ages 4–8
Enough Is Enough
Michelle Roehm McCann
For the young person feeling overwhelmed by world events who wants to turn their passion for justice into real-world act
Ages 10–16
The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century
Sarah Miller
For the teenager fascinated by true crime and how the media shapes public opinion. This clinical look at the 1892 Borden
Ages 12–18
The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong
Paula Yoo
Wong Liu Tsong broke barriers to become the first Chinese American film star, building an international legacy that stre
Ages 8–12
Who's Changing the World?
Taking Action for Civil and Political Rights
Eric Braun
For the young person who sees unfairness in the world and wants to help. This guide empowers middle schoolers to turn th
Ages 10–14
Every Body Looking
Candice Iloh
Moving away to college finally gives Ana the space she needs to break free from a strict upbringing and find her own rhy
Ages 14–18
Once Upon a Banana
Jennifer Armstrong
A single dropped peel triggers a hilarious chain of events that sends an entire city into a chaotic, slapstick frenzy.
Ages 3–7
Documents of Democracy
The Bill of Rights
Stephen Krensky
For the child curious about why we have rules that protect our freedom. This book explains how our fundamental rights we
Ages 6–10
Little Vampire (Holleyman) #1
Little Vampire's Diary
Sonia Holleyman
Plaxie Wishbone shares her life as a little vampire through treasure maps, school reports on dead bugs, and secret messa
Ages 5–8
Blow Out the Moon
Libby Koponen
The ocean lies between an American girl and her new life at a strict British boarding school in this account of a childh
Ages 8–12
The World of Mamoko #2
In the Time of Dragons
Aleksandra Mizielińska, Daniel Mizieliński
Perfect for the curious child who loves to spot hidden details and tell their own stories while exploring a bustling med
Ages 3–7
Dear Holly #2
Dear Mermaid
Alan Durant
A simple discovery on the sand leads to a magical correspondence between a girl named Holly and a mermaid princess.
Ages 4–8