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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,510 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
431 books
4–7 yrs
2786 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Murdle Jr. #2
Murdle Jr.: 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
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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 Biography
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
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
Pirate Girl
Cornelia Funke
For the child who needs a boost of bravery or a reminder that they are never truly alone when facing a challenge. Molly'
Ages 4–8
Tales Once Told
Felix Pitre
For the child exploring their family heritage or a student eager to discover vibrant folktales featuring clever animals
Ages 7–10
Listen: How Pete Seeger Got America Singing
Leda Schubert
With a long-necked banjo and a head thrown back, Pete Seeger used his voice to lead crowds in song and change the world
Ages 4–9
Crime Through Time #4
Iced!
Bill Doyle
For the adventurous reader who loves a puzzle. This fast-paced mystery follows a young detective using his wits and trai
Ages 8–12
I'll See You in My Dreams
Mavis Jukes
For children processing the impending loss of a loved one, this lyrical story uses a girl's imaginative flight as a pilo
Ages 4–8
Lionboy #3
The Truth
Zizou Corder
For the child questioning their origins or grappling with what it means to be honest in a complicated world. A girl rais
Ages 9–13
Lady T., the Designer
Meena Manee T.S.
For the child who loves to play dress-up and create their own style, this story celebrates the spark of imagination that
Ages 4–8
Ally's World #1
The Past, the Present and the Loud, Loud Girl
Karen McCombie
Living with a fairy-obsessed sister and a space-cadet brother makes being normal feel like a full-time job in this humor
Ages 9–12
Three Celtic Tales
Moyra Caldecott
For the child enchanted by ancient legends and lyrical storytelling, these three classic Irish myths bring the magic and
Ages 10–15
Postcards from Buster #4
Buster Hits the Trail
Marc Brown
Postcards from South Dakota tell the story of a journey past the Crazy Horse monument and through fields of buffalo on a
Ages 6–9
In the Shadows
Kiersten White
Two sisters in nineteenth-century Maine find their lives upended by a mysterious boarder and a dark secret involving the
Ages 12–17
