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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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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
Luna Lee and the Last Magic Tree
Ariadne Appletree
Luna Lee is the only fairy who can still see the old magic, and she must overcome her own fears to help her people remem
Ages 4–8
Seventeen Syllables and Other Stories
Hisaye Yamamoto
Tensions between generations and the quiet struggles of immigrant women come to life in these poignant stories of the Ja
Ages 14–18
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Goody, The
Lauren Child
For the child who feels the weight of always having to be 'perfect' while their siblings get to be messy. A witty look a
Ages 4–9
The Last Apple Tree
Claudia Mills
For the child who wonders how the world works, this biography of Isaac Newton explores the curiosity and persistence beh
Ages 7–11
History in Art
Islamic Empires
Nicola Barber
Ancient artifacts and vibrant artwork reveal a millennium of history, showing exactly how people lived, fought, and buil
Ages 9–12
Painting the Wild Frontier: The Art and Adventures of George Catlin
Susanna Reich
Travel across the 1830s American West through the eyes of an artist dedicated to capturing the faces and lives of the Pl
Ages 8–12
The Real Revolution: The Global Story of American Independence
Marc Aronson
The American Revolution was fueled by global shifts, from power struggles in India to corruption in England, that fundam
Ages 12–18
Shakespeare's Plays
The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare
Bassanio needs a fortune to win a wealthy heiress, but a risky loan in Venice leads to a trial where a pound of flesh is
Ages 12–18
Tough Times
Milton Meltzer
Human rights and resilience take center stage in this historical look at the lives of ordinary people during the most di
Ages 12–18
Draw the Dark
Ilsa J. Bick
For the teen feeling overwhelmed by family secrets or a past they can't explain, this chilling mystery explores how buri
Ages 14–18
I Am Brown
Ashok Banker
For the child who wants to see their skin and spirit celebrated: a vibrant affirmation of the limitless potential and di
Ages 3–7
Trick of the Tale
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
For the young reader questioning societal rules and seeking their own path. Follow Huck and Jim as they navigate the com
Ages 10–16
Freedom's a-Callin Me
Ntozake Shange
For the child learning about the pursuit of liberty and the courage of ancestors. This collection of poems honors the sp
Ages 9–12
Numbering All the Bones
Ann Rinaldi
For the young reader processing the heavy weight of history and the search for family in the face of systemic injustice
Ages 10–14
Annals of the Western Shore #1
Gifts
Ursula K. Le Guin
In a land of violent feuds, Orrec struggles with a dangerous magical gift he cannot control while his friend Gry uses he
Ages 12–18
Once Upon a Memory
Nina Laden
For the child starting to wonder about their place in the world, this lyrical book explores how every beginning has a hi
Ages 3–8
Throwing Smoke
Bruce Brooks
For the young athlete who feels like their best isn't enough, this story explores the thin line between wanting to win a
Ages 10–14
Splash of Red, A: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
Jennifer Bryant
From the battlefields of WWI to the pages of history, Horace Pippin overcame physical injury to become one of the most s
Ages 5–9
Life of Song, A: The Story of Ella Jenkins
Ty-Juana Taylor
For the child who loves to sing and make rhythm everywhere they go, this is a soul-stirring look at how one woman's voic
Ages 4–8
The Not so Boring Letters of Private Nobody
Matthew Landis
For the student who thinks history is just a list of boring dates. Discover how a forgotten soldier's story can spark un
Ages 10–14
Warrior Girl
Pauline Chandler
For the young reader who needs to see that strength comes in many forms, especially when facing historical or societal b
Ages 9–13
Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier
Beth Anderson
Deborah Sampson donned a disguise and a new name to fight for independence, serving for seventeen months as a brave sold
Ages 7–11
Wayside School #4
Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School
Louis Sachar
Wayside School is open for math class, where you will solve over 50 hilarious brain teasers involving smelly lunches, el
Ages 8–12
