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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
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A Slip of a Girl
Patricia Reilly Giff
For the child grappling with the meaning of home or facing major family changes, this verse novel offers a window into r
Ages 8–12
A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound
John Irving
For the child who hears every creak and whisper after the lights go out, this story gently explores the bumps in the nig
Ages 4–8
The Cabinet of Curiosities
Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire Legrand, Emma Trevayne
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story and finds beauty in the strange and macabre. These 36 tales offer
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Night on Fire
Ronald Kidd
For the child starting to notice unfairness in their world and wondering how to stand up for what is right even when it
Ages 9–13
Who Says Women Can't Be...? #1
Who Says Women Can't Be Computer Programmers?
Tanya Lee Stone
For the girl who loves both logic and imagination, this biography shows how dreaming big and thinking math-wise can chan
Ages 4–9
This Girl is Different
J. J. Johnson
For the teen who feels out of place in their traditional school environment and is ready to advocate for a different way
Ages 12–18
The Key from Spain
Debbie Levy
For the child exploring how family traditions and songs connect us to our ancestors across generations and oceans.
Ages 6–9
The Mouse Family Cranston #1
Secrets at Sea
Richard Peck
A family of mice hides away for a grand transatlantic voyage in this Victorian-era tale of tiny travelers on a very big
Ages 8–12
Good Knight #4
A Cold Winter's Good Knight
Shelley Moore Thomas
For the child seeking a moral compass, this 15th-century letter from a knight to his children offers timeless wisdom on
Ages 10–18
Last Words We Said, The
Leah Scheier
For the teenager grappling with the silence after a sudden loss, navigating the tension between their religious upbringi
Ages 14–18
Spy Ring
Sarah Beth Durst
For the curious child who loves uncovering hidden details and working with a partner to crack a difficult code.
Ages 8–12
Darkness Everywhere
Matt Doeden
For the child questioning how one person can change the world or trying to understand the roots of global conflict and t
Ages 10–14
The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman #1
The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman
Ben H. Winters
For the child who suspects their teachers have secret lives, this witty mystery explores the hidden identities of the ad
Ages 8–12
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
Tameka Fryer Brown
For the child who wonders if one person can really make a difference, this inspiring biography shows how bravery and per
Ages 4–8
Your Brain Needs a Hug
written and illustrated by Rae Earl
For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of mental health, Rae Earl offers a compassionate, toolkit-style guide to
Ages 12–18
Traveling the Blue Road: Poems of the Sea
Lee Bennett Hopkins
For the child curious about their roots or the history of human movement, this poetic collection honors the bravery of t
Ages 8–12
Finding Family
Tonya Bolden
Guided by 19th-century photographs and old postcards, twelve-year-old Delana searches for the hidden truths of her Afric
Ages 9–12
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
My Name Is James Madison Hemings
Jonah Winter
For the child grappling with complex family histories, this story explores the lived experience of being a president's s
Ages 6–10
The People Remember
Ibi Zoboi
Connect your child to the deep roots of history and the joy of community through the seven principles of Kwanzaa and the
Ages 4–10
Openly Straight #1
Openly Straight
Bill Konigsberg
Starting fresh at a new all-boys school, Rafe decides to keep his identity a secret to see if he can escape the labels t
Ages 14–18
The March Against Fear
Ann Bausum
Archival photographs bring to life James Meredith’s march across Mississippi and the historic tension between non-violen
Ages 12–18
Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring
Safety information, Terms, Inuktituk Glossary included
For the child who loves to paint and wonders why their crayons don't have enough colors to match their friends, this sto
Ages 6–10
Odette's Secrets
Maryann Macdonald
For the child grappling with the weight of a secret or exploring how faith and identity shape who we are during times of
Ages 8–12
Black Cat Bone: The Life of Blues Legend Robert Johnson
J. Patrick Lewis
For the teen exploring the roots of modern music or grappling with how legends are made. This haunting verse biography d
Ages 10–18
