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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,511 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
432 books
4–7 yrs
2786 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug
Sarah Aronson
A fierce lawyer and activist with a big personality fights for equality and justice for everyone in this colorful look a
Ages 6–9
Whispers of Wisdom
Gerard Ecker
For families looking to turn the evening hush into a spiritual connection, these gentle retellings of classic Bible stor
Ages 4–10
Any Small Goodness: A Novel of the Barrio
Tony Johnston
Life in East Los Angeles means standing up for your name, hitting the basketball court, and protecting the local librari
Ages 8–12
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Basho #1
Basho and the Fox
Tim Myers
A mischievous fox challenges a great Japanese poet to look at the world and his haikus in a completely different way.
Ages 5–9
Tales from the Inner City #1
Tales from the Inner City
Shaun Tan
Vivid illustrations and surreal stories reveal the hidden and magical connections between city-dwelling humans and the a
Ages 10–18
No Bears
Meg McKinlay
A princess insists on a story without any bears, but a persistent grizzly keeps sneaking into the illustrations when she
Ages 4–8
American Dragons: Twenty-five Asian American Voices
Laurence Yep
Twenty-five Asian American authors share their stories through poetry and prose, exploring the complex balance of family
Ages 12–18
The Detective's Assistant
Kate Hannigan
Nell Warne becomes an indispensable partner to her aunt, the first female Pinkerton detective, during a daring mission t
Ages 8–12
Through the Lens
The Dust Bowl Through the Lens
Martin W. Sandler
Stark black-and-white photographs reveal the grit and resilience of American families surviving the nation's greatest ec
Ages 10–14
The Shiloh Series #1
Shiloh
Helena Sorensen
In a world where darkness is a tangible force called the Shadow, a young man with power over fire must find his way back
Ages 10–14
Animal Tales: Poetry for Children & The Child at Heart
Shelley A. Cephas
For the nature-loving family seeking a peaceful moment together through whimsical rhymes about the animal kingdom and th
Ages 3–10
Jose Rizal: Ang Martir ng Bagumbayan (Jose Rizal: The Martyr of Bagumbayan)
Mike Bigornia
Jose Rizal’s life unfolds through his peaceful fight for Philippine independence and the unwavering courage that made hi
Ages 7–12
When Can We Go Back to America?: Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During WWII
Susan H. Kamei
Eighty thousand American citizens were held in camps during WWII; their true stories are told here through first-person
Ages 12–18
Naturalist's Apprentice
Nature Art With Chiura Obata
Michael Elsohn Ross
See the world through the eyes of Chiura Obata, an artist who captured the beauty of Yosemite and the harsh reality of W
Ages 8–12
Douglas Florian's Poems and Paintings
Insectlopedia: Poems and Paintings
Douglas Florian
Insects and spiders become the stars of the show in these 21 short poems that mix scientific facts with playful rhymes a
Ages 7–12
Great Plains Trilogy #3
My Ántonia
Willa Cather
A young orphan and a Bohemian immigrant girl forge a deep bond against the backdrop of the wild Nebraska prairie and the
Ages 12–18
Save Our Forest!
Nora Dåsnes
A group of middle schoolers navigates the messy, exciting world of activism as they fight a determined battle to protect
Ages 8–12
There Must Be More Than That!
Shinsuke Yoshitake
For the child who feels overwhelmed by scary news or gloomy talk about the future. This playful guide helps kids imagine
Ages 5–9
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day
Kathlyn J. Kirkwood
Free verse and archival photos recount a lifelong journey through the civil rights movement and the long fight to establ
Ages 8–12
In the Tunnel
Julie Lee
Trapped in a tunnel during the Korean War, sixteen-year-old Myung-gi finds solace in his books while reflecting on the f
Ages 12–18
Dreaming in Color, Living in Black and White: Our Own Stories of Growing Up Black in America
Laurel Holliday (editor)
Black adults share searing, firsthand accounts of facing racism and the sting of the N-word while growing up in America.
Ages 14–18
A Miserable Man, a Magic Tree, and Other Inspiring Tales
Sharon Lee
Follow a grumpy man and a wounded creature through heartfelt parables that use imagination to illustrate biblical lesson
Ages 6–12
Loud and Proud: LGBTQ+ Speeches that Empower and Inspire
Tea Uglow
Historic words from activists around the globe fill this collection of speeches that have shaped the LGBTQ+ movement and
Ages 12–18
The Jitters Series #2
First Year Letters
Julie Danneberg
For the child who wonders what teachers think after the school bell rings. This collection of letters explores the speci
Ages 5–8
