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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
13+
True Stories of the Revolutionary War
Elizabeth Raum
For the visual learner who prefers action over long paragraphs, these graphic accounts transform dry history into a vivi
Ages 8–12
Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior
Ed Clayton
For the child questioning why the world is unfair, this classic biography offers a front row seat to the courage and fai
Ages 8–12
Amelia Rules! #7
The Meaning of Life . . . and Other Stuff
Jimmy Gownley
Amelia searches for answers to life's biggest mysteries and discovers that even when things get scary, true friendships
Ages 9–12
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Chum Chum #1
Chum Chum Dreams Big!
Omo Randle
Chum Chum looks at the world with wonder, imagining herself as a lawyer, pharmacist, or teacher while learning that big
Ages 3–8
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Diversity
Charnaie Gordon
For the child noticing differences in how people look, speak, or live. This book explains diversity as a strength and en
Ages 5–9
The Sound of Coaches
Leon Garfield
Born on a thundering coach in the 1700s, Sam must journey across England to uncover the secret of his true parents.
Ages 10–14
The Story of Windrush
K. N. Chimbiri
For the child curious about their heritage or why people move to new countries, this accessible history honors the Carib
Ages 7–11
Romiette and Julio
Sharon M. Draper
Romiette and Julio find an instant connection online, but their real-world romance is threatened by a local gang that di
Ages 12–18
Tales from Alcatraz #2
Al Capone Shines My Shoes
Gennifer Choldenko
Living on Alcatraz is tense enough, but when Moose gets a mysterious note from a famous convict saying It is your turn,
Ages 9–13
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Sherman Alexie
Junior is a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white school in
Ages 12–18
Witch Child #2
Sorceress
Celia Rees
Agnes Herne uses a spiritual connection to uncover the lost story of her ancestor, Mary Newbury, and her epic journey ac
Ages 12–18
Fight for Freedom: The American Revolutionary War
Benson Bobrick
For the student curious about how a group of colonies became a nation, this narrative history brings the struggles and t
Ages 9–14
Stone Bench in an Empty Park
Paul B. Janeczko
Haiku and photography work together to reveal the quiet beauty and natural wonders hidden within the bustling landscape
Ages 8–14
Frank and Bean #1
Frank and the Bad Surprise
Martha Brockenbrough
For the child struggling with a new addition to the family, this story helps navigate the big feelings that come when a
Ages 5–8
Truly Devious #4
The Box in the Woods
Maureen Johnson
Stevie Bell returns to a 1970s cold case at a summer camp where three grisly dolls and a suspicious accident suggest a k
Ages 14–18
Compton Valance #1
The Most Powerful Boy in the Universe
Matt Brown
For the child who loves to laugh and needs a spark of confidence: discover how an ordinary boy handles extraordinary pow
Ages 8–12
The Sullivan Kids #2
The Day of Nothing
Micol Ostow
For the child who claims they are bored the moment the screens go off. This story explores how a quiet day can become a
Ages 4–8
The Conspiracy Series #1
The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington
Brad Meltzer, Josh Mensch
A secret 1776 plot to kill George Washington comes to light, revealing how an assassination attempt led to the eventual
Ages 10–14
Stay True: Short Stories for Strong Girls
Marilyn Singer
A variety of young voices come together in these stories to capture the authentic, complicated, and brave moments of gro
Ages 10–14
Little Tree
E.E. Cummings
Celebrate the magic of the smallest things and the joy of finding where you belong through this poetic tribute to a tiny
Ages 4–8
My Red, White, and Blue
Alana Tyson
For children processing the difference between what our country's symbols promise and the reality of Black history, this
Ages 4–8
Ant #1
My Brother, Ant
Betsy Byars
For the child learning to navigate life with a pesky but lovable sibling, these stories show how big brothers can be bot
Ages 6–8
Wilma Tenderfoot #1
The Case of the Frozen Hearts
Emma Kennedy
Ten-year-old orphan Wilma Tenderfoot dreams of escaping her institute to become the apprentice of a world-famous detecti
Ages 8–12
Women's Art Work: More Than 30 Female Artists who Changed the World
Sophia Bennett
Dozens of pioneering women from Frida Kahlo to Yayoi Kusama reveal how they broke through barriers to change the art wor
Ages 10–14
