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Writing & Storytelling
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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Borrowed Light
Anna Fienberg
For the teenager navigating the overwhelming weight of an unplanned pregnancy and the delicate, shifting dynamics of fam
Ages 14–18
Secrets of American History #1
The Founding Fathers Were Spies!
Patricia Lakin
For the curious child who loves mysteries and secrets, this engaging history reveals how George Washington and his team
Ages 6–9
Torchlight
Carol Otis Hurst
For the child adjusting to a sudden change in family circumstances, this story offers hope through a move to a 1930s wor
Ages 8–12
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She's Too Pretty to Burn
Wendy Heard
A viral photograph thrusts two girls into the dangerous underground art scene of San Diego, where secrets and sudden fam
Ages 14–18
Enemy Child
Andrea Warren
For the child grappling with the meaning of fairness and belonging when the world feels upside down. A moving look at ci
Ages 10–14
Twelve Steps to Normal
Farrah Penn
For the teenager navigating the fallout of a parent's addiction, this story offers a path toward healing and reclaiming
Ages 14–18
The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio
Lloyd Alexander
For the young person searching for their place in the world, this vibrant journey explores how the greatest treasures ar
Ages 10–14
Smart About Art
Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance
Kristin N. Cole, Maryann Cocca-Leffler
For children who find traditional biographies dry, this creative school report format makes learning about art history f
Ages 6–9
The Prisoners of Breendonk
James M. Deem
For the student grappling with the weight of history and the realities of human cruelty, this book offers a sensitive lo
Ages 10–18
Duchessina
Carolyn Meyer
Young Catherine de' Medici must learn to survive the dangerous world of the French court and the complicated demands of
Ages 12–17
Place Called America, A: A Story of the Land and People
Jennifer Thermes
For the curious student trying to understand how a vast land became a nation. This sweeping history explores the connect
Ages 8–12
Me... Jane
Patrick McDonnell
Young Jane clutches her toy chimpanzee and gazes at the natural world, dreaming of a future spent helping animals in the
Ages 3–8
The Girl I Used to Be
April Henry
Ordinary lives are illuminated with psychological depth in this realistic exploration of family relationships and the se
Ages 12–18
Keeping Corner
Kashmira Sheth
In 1918 India, twelve-year-old Leela faces the strict traditions of being a child widow while encountering the revolutio
Ages 11–15
The Price of Freedom
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
Ages 8–12
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
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
Ages 5–10
Before They Were Famous: How Seven Artists Got Their Start
Bob Raczka
For the young dreamer who wonders if they can ever be as good as the masters, this book shows that even famous artists s
Ages 7–11
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,
Ages 10–15
We Are All That's Left
Carrie Arcos
For teens grappling with the silence of family secrets and the weight of a history they didn't live, but still feel ever
Ages 14–18
I See Reality: Twelve Short Stories About Real Life
Grace Kendall
For the teen navigating the complexities of modern life, from mental health struggles to the search for true identity an
Ages 12–18
Hurry Freedom: African Americans in Gold Rush California
Jerry Stanley
For the child curious about hidden figures in history, this book explores the grit and determination of African American
Ages 10–14
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
Ages 6–9
Across the Blue Pacific: A World War II Story
Louise Borden
For the child curious about history or waiting for a loved one to return, this story explores the quiet bravery of those
Ages 8–12
