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Writing & Storytelling
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)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Kariko and the Race for the Future of Vaccines
Debbie Dadey
Kati Karikó fought through decades of skepticism and scientific obstacles to master mRNA, eventually winning a Nobel Pri
Ages 4–8
F is for Freedom
Roni Schotter
For the child questioning what it means to do the right thing even when it's dangerous, this story explores courage and
Ages 8–12
Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing
Ann Angel
For the teenager who feels like an outsider, this biography explores how one girl turned her pain and individuality into
Ages 12–18
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Harlem Hellfighters
J. Patrick Lewis
The 369th Infantry Regiment, a legendary unit of African American soldiers, displays incredible bravery while serving on
Ages 8–12
Farewell to Manzanar
James Houston, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston shares the powerful true story of her childhood years spent inside a Japanese American incarcer
Ages 11–18
When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock and Roll Legend Stevie Ray Vaughan
Patricia Hruby Powell
For the child who feels like their voice isn't being heard, this story celebrates the power of music to express what wor
Ages 7–12
We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963
Sheila P. Moses
For the child learning how ordinary kids can change history. This moving story follows a young boy finding his courage d
Ages 8–12
Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast
Jack Prelutsky
Fourteen different prehistoric giants stomp through these witty poems, blending humorous verses with fascinating facts a
Ages 4–10
Abraham Lincoln
Amy L. Cohn
For the child curious about leadership and justice, this simple introduction explores how a boy from a log cabin grew up
Ages 6–9
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness, this biography reveals Jackie Robinson's fierce life-long battle fo
Ages 12–18
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Sam Houston
David A. Adler
For the child who wonders how one person can make a difference. This introduction to a Texas legend highlights how coura
Ages 6–10
Child of the Mountains
Marilyn Sue Shank
For the child grappling with the weight of family separation and the injustice of the world while holding onto a flicker
Ages 9–13
Cold Sassy Tree #1
Cold Sassy Tree
Olive Ann Burns
Will Tweedy navigates the gossip and social taboos of a small Georgia town in 1906 after his grandfather makes a scandal
Ages 13–18
The Ride
Kitty Griffin
For the teenager grappling with peer pressure or the consequences of moral compromise. A high-stakes look at how group d
Ages 12–18
Counting Coup: Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond
Joseph Medicine Crow, Herman J. Viola
For the child seeking to understand how traditional heritage and modern duty can coexist, this memoir explores the path
Ages 10–15
Pelé, King of Soccer
Monica Brown
For the child who dreams of being a star but feels held back by their circumstances, this bilingual story shows how tale
Ages 4–9
You Come Too
Robert Frost
Step into the quiet New England countryside through verses that find the extraordinary in everyday rural life and the na
Ages 6–12
Give a Boy a Gun
Todd Strasser
Transcribed interviews with a grieving community piece together the complex social tensions and warning signs surroundin
Ages 14–18
Every Body Shines: Sixteen Stories about Living Fabulously Fat
Cassandra Newbould, editor
For the teenager navigating body image and societal pressure, this vibrant collection celebrates the joy, romance, and c
Ages 12–18
I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
Sara Latta
For the young reader who feels restricted by social rules or wants to stand up for what is fair, even when it means stan
Ages 10–14
Look Up With Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars
Jennifer Berne
For the child who constantly asks why the moon follows them home or wonders what lies beyond the clouds. This lyrical bi
Ages 4–8
Mel Glenn's High School Poems #7
Jump Ball: A Basketball Season in Poems
Mel Glenn
For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of team dynamics, personal identity, and the intense pressure to perform
Ages 12–18
After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance
Anne O'Brien
For the child questioning how one person can change the world. This anthology explores how peaceful protest and steady c
Ages 10–16
Alphabuddies #1
Alphabuddies: G Is First!
Beth Bacon, Karen Kane
The alphabet song might never be the same after the letter G decides it is tired of waiting in line and demands to go fi
Ages 4–8
