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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
7,950 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
408 books
4–7 yrs
2627 books
8–11 yrs
3002 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
13+
The Ghost Downstairs
Leon Garfield
Greedy Mr. Fast trades seven years of his life for a fortune, only to find himself haunted by a small, lost spectre in t
Ages 10–14
What Could I Be?
What Could Maeve Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend, this rhythmic story celebrates the endless possibilities of who they might beco
Ages 2–6
Lincoln's Spymaster Allan Pinkerton, America's First Private Eye
Samantha Seiple
For the curious middle-grader fascinated by real-life undercover operations and the high-stakes origins of the American
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1532 books
According to Humphrey #2
Friendship According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney
For the child navigating classroom cliques or feeling replaced by a new friend, Humphrey the hamster offers a tiny persp
Ages 7–10
The Dam Keeper #1
The Dam Keeper
Robert Kondo, Dice Tsutsumi
Pig lives in a peaceful valley protected from a deadly black fog by a massive dam, but he is haunted by the day his fath
Ages 8–12
A Summer to Die
Lois Lowry
Thirteen-year-old Meg struggles with jealousy over her sister's popularity, only to face the heartbreaking reality of a
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Was Woodrow Wilson?
Margaret Frith
Trace the journey of a boy named Tommy from the halls of Princeton to the White House as he leads a nation through the f
Ages 8–12
Capstone Classics
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Carl Bowen, Robert Louis Stevenson
For the child grappling with the idea that everyone has a 'good' and 'bad' side, this graphic novel brings a spooky clas
Ages 9–13
Popular: How a Geek in Pearls Discovered the Secret to Confidence
Maya Van Wagenen
Maya attempts a hilarious social experiment by spending her school year following the rigid etiquette of a 1950s popular
Ages 10–14
Reality Boy
A.S. King
For the teen struggling with a reputation they can't outrun or feeling exploited by the adults in their life. A raw look
Ages 14–18
Postcards from Buster #2
Buster Catches a Wave
Marc Brown
Buster is hitting the waves in Florida, sending postcards back home to share every exciting detail of his surfing lesson
Ages 6–9
Murdle Jr. #2
Sleuths on the Loose
G. T. Karber, Chris Grabenstein
For the puzzle lover who enjoys outsmarting the plot, this interactive whodunit builds confidence through logic and team
Ages 8–12
Around America to Win the Vote: Two Suffragists, a Kitten, and 10,000 Miles
Mara Rockliff
Two suffragists and a tiny kitten pile into a yellow car for a muddy, unmapped 10,000-mile journey to demand voting righ
Ages 5–9
Ask the Passengers
A.S. King
Astrid Jones sends silent love to the passengers in airplanes overhead, seeking a connection she can't find in a town th
Ages 14–18
What Could I Be?
What Could Ivy Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future. This rhythmic journey through career dreams helps
Ages 3–7
Let's Read Biographies
Mary McLeod Bethune
Houghton Mifflin
Follow the life of a determined leader who dedicated herself to the vital work of educating others and securing fundamen
Ages 7–9
Florence Nightingale: The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse
Catherine Reef
Step into the nightly rounds of the nurse who braved the Crimean War to save lives and forever changed the way the world
Ages 12–18
The Catalogue of the Universe
Margaret Mahy
Eighteen-year-old Angela searches for the truth about her unknown father, sparking a journey that changes her relationsh
Ages 14–18
Most Wanted: The Revolutionary Partnership of John Hancock & Samuel Adams
Sarah Jane Marsh
For the child curious about how big changes start with small groups. Discover the true story of how an unlikely pair of
Ages 8–12
The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell
Jordan Sonnenblick
A mountain of baby snakes, a mean teacher, and a lunchbox shield make for a chaotic year in this hilarious true story ab
Ages 8–12
James L. Swanson's Historical Assassination Series #3
Chasing King's Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassin
James L. Swanson
The peaceful movement for Civil Rights clashes with a dark shadow as a prison escapee tracks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ages 12–18
Usborne Guides
Films and Special Effects
Susan Meredith
For the curious child who wonders how movie monsters are made or how actors survive dangerous stunts. This guide reveals
Ages 9–13
Do Something! A Handbook for Young Activists
Vanessa Martir, Nancy Lublin, Julia Steers
Pinpoint a cause that fires you up and turn that passion into a reality using 33 proven action plans for community chang
Ages 10–17
Horrible Histories: Dead Famous
Elizabeth I Reigns Supreme
Margaret Simpson
Locking up ladies for marrying and dodging scandals involving dead wives were all part of a day's work for England's fam
Ages 8–12
