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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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Marching with Aunt Susan
Claire Rudolf Murphy
For the child who notices when rules aren't fair: follow young Bessie as she discovers the power of her own voice alongs
Ages 6–9
My Brother Martin
Christine King Farris
Before he was a leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a mischievous boy; his older sister shares the story of their family
Ages 6–10
The Gum-Chewing Rattler
Joe Hayes
For the child who loves silly 'what-if' stories and tall tales. A humorous way to explore the Southwest and the unexpect
Ages 5–10
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
Ji-Li Jiang
A star student in 1960s Shanghai sees her dreams shattered when her family's past leads to persecution during the Cultur
Ages 10–14
Someone New
Anne Sibley O'Brien
For the child noticing a new classmate who seems different, this story helps bridge the gap between being a stranger and
Ages 4–8
Pushkin's Fairy Tales
Alexander Pushkin
For the child enchanted by magic and rhythm who loves discovering how greed or kindness can change a person's fate in ti
Ages 6–12
Mud Boy
Sarah Siggs
Cruel words feel as heavy and suffocating as thick mud until Sam finds the courage to speak up and let his parents help
Ages 5–11
The Romeo and Juliet Code #2
Romeo Blue
Phoebe Stone
For the child grappling with the uncertainty of a parent away from home or the weight of keeping big family secrets duri
Ages 9–12
Little Arthur's History of England
Lady Maria Callcott
A legendary journey through the centuries awaits in this classic 1835 narrative, crafted to bring the grand history of E
Ages 6–12
Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship
L. M. Elliott
Peggy Schuyler navigates the dangers and social whirl of the American Revolution alongside her famous brother-in-law, Al
Ages 13–18
Remixed Classics #5
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix
Anna-Marie McLemore
For the teen exploring the intersections of identity and heritage while longing to find where they truly belong in a wor
Ages 14–18
Shining On
Paula Morris
For the teenager navigating the complexities of identity and belonging in a modern world, these stories offer a mirror t
Ages 13–18
Getting Away With Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case
Chris Crowe
Learn the true, harrowing story of the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till and how the injustice of his case sparke
Ages 12–18
We're Rabbits!
Lisa Westberg Peters
For the child or parent navigating the chaos of modern life, this whimsical retelling of Alice in Wonderland celebrates
Ages 8–14
It Came From the Sky
Chelsea Sedoti
After a science experiment goes wrong, Gideon and his brother accidentally spark an alien craze by blaming a hole in a c
Ages 14–18
A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
Jen Bryant
Horace Pippin loved to draw until a war injury made it impossible to use his arm, leading him to find a brilliant and un
Ages 5–9
Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays
Sharice Davids ignores the doubters who questioned her background to become one of the first Native American women ever
Ages 4–9
The Perfectly Perfect Wish
Lisa Mantchev
For the child learning to navigate the tricky feelings of envy and the beauty of shared joy when a magical opportunity a
Ages 4–8
The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor
For the child who needs to see that a chronic health diagnosis or humble beginnings cannot limit their biggest dreams.
Ages 8–12
Cause: Reconstruction America, 1863“1877
Tonya Bolden
Photographs and letters bring the post-Civil War era to life, following the nation's struggle to rebuild and the fight f
Ages 10–14
Unusual Chickens #1
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Kelly Jones
For the child adjusting to a big move or feeling like an outsider, this magical farm adventure celebrates the joy of fin
Ages 8–12
The Salmon of Knowledge
Celina Buckley
For the curious child who dreams of possessing all the world's wisdom. This vibrant retelling of an Irish legend explore
Ages 5–9
You Bring the Distant Near
Mitali Perkins
For the teenager navigating the complex pull between their family's immigrant roots and their own modern identity across
Ages 12–18
Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge
Ray Anthony Shepard
Born into enslavement at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Ona Judge risks everything in a daring flight toward freedom
Ages 6–10
