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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
7,952 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
408 books
4–7 yrs
2627 books
8–11 yrs
3003 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(2902)
Young Adult
(475)
Poetry
(234)
Middle Grade
(205)
Graphic Novels
(166)
Picture Books
(152)
Early Readers
(39)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Essential Maps for the Lost
Deb Caletti
For teens grappling with the heavy weight of a parent's suicide or the haunting questions left behind after witnessing a
Ages 14–18
The Brightwood Code
Monica Hesse
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of past experiences or seeking to understand the hidden sacrifices of the women
Ages 12–18
Max to the Rescue
Rosemary Wells
When the wind whisks away the final pages of a storybook, Max launches his toy helicopter to track them down and save th
Ages 3–6
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Deadly
Julie Chibbaro
Prudence Galewski defies 1900s expectations by entering a lab to track a typhoid outbreak, leading her from tenements to
Ages 12–17
Eleanor Roosevelt Her Path to Kindness
Helaine Becker
For the child who feels shy or small, this gentle biography shows how Eleanor Roosevelt turned a lonely childhood into a
Ages 4–9
Horribly Famous #5
Winston Churchill and His Great Wars
Alan MacDonald
For the student who finds history books boring, this humorous look at Winston Churchill's life uses cartoons and 'lost d
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Ariana Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future, this rhythmic exploration of careers encourages bi
Ages 3–7
The Monarchs of Winghaven
Naila Moreira
Samantha and Bram form an unlikely bond while documenting the butterflies and wild creatures living in a local field and
Ages 8–12
They Had a Dream: The Civil Rights Struggle from Frederick Douglass to Malcolm X
Jules Archer
The fight for justice comes to life through the stories of Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., a
Ages 10–14
Professor Shonku
The Diary of a Space Traveller and Other Stories
Satyajit Ray
For the child with an insatiable imagination who wonders if science can solve every problem, from world hunger to space
Ages 10–14
My Undead Life #1
OMG, Zombie!
Emma T. Graves
For the child who loves creepy-crawly thrills and needs a boost of courage when facing unexpected schoolyard scares.
Ages 8–12
Postcards from Buster #11
Buster and the Giant Pumpkin
Marc Brown
Buster travels all the way to Oregon to see how massive pumpkins grow and shares the journey with his friends through sp
Ages 4–8
The Kid Who Ran for President #1
The Kid Who Ran for President
Dan Gutman
Sixth-grader Judd Moon forms the Lemonade Party and runs for president on a platform of no more homework in this funny l
Ages 8–12
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #11
Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble
Martha Brockenbrough
For the child who struggles with group decisions and wants to be a hero. Thunder's secret plan to adopt a baby possum le
Ages 6–9
Sticky McStickstick
Michael Rosen
After a long hospital stay, Michael relies on a trusty walking stick named Sticky McStickstick to find his courage and t
Ages 5–9
Scranimals
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves to make up their own silly stories, these rhythmic poems introduce a world of hybrid creatures t
Ages 4–10
Kubo and the Two Strings Readers
Meet Kubo
Russell R. Busse
Kubo sets out on a grand quest through a magical world in this easy-to-read adventure based on the animated film.
Ages 4–8
Girls on the Up
Linda Newbery
For the young reader starting to notice that the world isn't always fair and wanting to know how one person can make a d
Ages 9–12
The Birthday Moon
Lois Duncan
For the child with a vivid imagination, this rhythmic verse story explores the whimsical possibilities of receiving the
Ages 3–8
DC Super Hero Adventures
Batgirl and the Queen of Green
Laurie S. Sutton
Batgirl springs into action to face off against the Queen of Green in this fast-paced superhero adventure.
Ages 8–12
Shakespeare Retellings
The Winter's Tale
Bruce Coville
A king’s sudden jealousy shatters his family, leading to a decades-long journey of magic, redemption, and the hope for a
Ages 7–12
Gateway Biographies #1
Barack Obama
Michael Burgan
For the child curious about leadership and modern history, this visual biography introduces the path and presidency of t
Ages 8–12
Learning by Heart
Ronder Thomas Young
Ten-year-old Rachel observes the shifting social landscape of her small Southern town as she begins to confront racial p
Ages 8–12
Classic Stories
The Tempest
Marianna Mayer
For the child grappling with feelings of unfairness or a desire for payback: a magical tale about choosing mercy over re
Ages 8–12
