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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,510 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
431 books
4–7 yrs
2786 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Ellie Engle #1
Ellie Engle Saves the World Herself!
Leah Johnson
For the child who prefers the sidelines but is finding their own voice, this story celebrates the quiet strength and bra
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 5–10
A Summer of Kings
Han Nolan
In 1963, fourteen-year-old Esther’s world changes when a young man fleeing racial violence in Alabama brings the fight f
Ages 12–17
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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
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 7–11
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
Ages 12–18
Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy
Sonya Sones
Thirteen-year-old Cookie watches her world shatter on Christmas Eve when her older sister is hospitalized during a sudde
Ages 12–18
A Dream of Freedom
Diane McWhorter
The long fight to end segregation and secure voting rights comes to life through the history of the nonviolent protests
Ages 10–14
Little Audrey
Ruth White
For the teenager navigating the complex social hierarchies of high school where rumors, status, and intense friendships
Ages 14–18
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
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 14–18
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
Ages 8–12
A Year to the Day
Robin Benway
Leo struggles to imagine life after her sister Nina's death until she forms a bond with Nina’s boyfriend, who may be hid
Ages 14–18
Word to Caesar
Geoffrey Trease
For the child finding their courage when the stakes are high, this gripping historical journey proves that one young per
Ages 10–14
A Thousand Never Evers
Shana Burg
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world, this story offers a powerful look at finding your v
Ages 8–12
A Mind with Wings
Gerald and Loretta Hausman
Horses have carried magical gifts and symbolic power through human myths, art, and folklore across every corner of the w
Ages 10–16
A Girl Named Dan
Dandi Daley Mackall
For the child who has been told they can't do something because of who they are: a spirited look at breaking barriers an
Ages 4–8
Taxi to America
Stella Nahatis
A ten-year-old girl journeys from Greece to America, relying on her inner strength and resilience to face a series of li
Ages 9–14
Blue Daisy
Helen Frost
For the child learning to navigate neighborhood social circles and the quiet patience required to earn a stray animal's
Ages 7–10
Composer's Specials
Pictures at an Exhibition
Anna Harwell Celenza
Grief and friendship collide in nineteenth-century Russia, where the loss of a dear friend inspires composer Modest Muss
Ages 6–11
God Went to Beauty School
Cynthia Rylant
Imagine if God tried human things like writing fan letters, making spaghetti, or even going to beauty school in these pl
Ages 11–16
Middle School #1
The Worst Years of My Life
James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts
Rafe Khatchadorian decides to survive sixth grade by breaking every single rule in the handbook while navigating bullies
Ages 8–12
Yet
Helen Parker-Drabble
Harry’s journey from a hospital bed to a life of incredible achievement proves that resilience and hope can overcome eve
Ages 6–11
Ordinary Girls
Blair Thornburgh
For siblings who feel worlds apart despite sharing a home. This modern Austen retelling explores the friction and deep b
Ages 12–17
