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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
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Early Readers
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Lives of... #2
Lives of the Artists
Kathleen Krull
Personal quirks and humorous caricatures bring famous creators like Picasso and Kahlo to life through stories of the imp
Ages 8–12
Tigers, Frogs, and Rice Cakes, A Book of Korean Proverbs
Daniel D. Holt
For children exploring their Korean heritage or families wanting to share timeless wisdom, these twenty proverbs use ani
Ages 5–10
Scrapbook Series #2
An Island Scrapbook: Dawn to Dusk on a Barrier Island
Virginia Wright-Frierson
An artist and her daughter document a full September day on a North Carolina barrier island through sketches, notes, and
Ages 6–10
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12–18 yrs
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Stand As Tall As the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest
Patricia Gualinga and Laura Resau
Members of an Ecuadorean Kichwa community stand together in a high-stakes legal battle to protect their Amazonian home f
Ages 4–8
In the Beautiful Country #2
Land of Broken Promises
Jane Kuo
Anna and her family work tirelessly to build a life in California, until a sudden discovery about their expired visas th
Ages 8–12
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
Joanna Ho
This powerful free-verse anthem honors the endurance and creativity of Asian Americans who shaped the continent despite
Ages 4–8
How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark
Rosalyn Schanzer
Actual diary entries from Lewis and Clark pair with folk-art illustrations to reveal the plants, animals, and landscapes
Ages 7–11
The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Jack Prelutsky
From the quiet change of seasons to the humor of everyday life at home, these classic and modern verses capture the enti
Ages 4–12
Wanjikũ, Child of Mine
Ciikũ Ndũng'ũ-Case
From the quiet Kenyan countryside to the busy streets of Nairobi, Wanjikũ carries her cultural identity through every st
Ages 6–10
A Little Bit Super: With Small Powers Come Big Problems
Leah Henderson, Gary D. Schmidt
Shape-shifting and time travel meet the everyday challenges of growing up in this imaginative collection of poems, stori
Ages 8–12
If You Lived...
If You Lived with the Cherokee
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Cherokee lifeways come to life through details on language, medicine, and traditional games, all illustrated by a talent
Ages 7–10
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Benjamin Carson, Cecil Murphey
Follow the remarkable journey of a boy who rose from the bottom of his class to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon thr
Ages 12–18
Dan Unmasked
Chris Negron
Thirteen-year-old Dan is convinced that the secrets to waking his best friend from a coma are hidden within the pages of
Ages 8–12
Toulouse-Lautrec: The Moulin Rouge and the City of Light
Robert Burleigh
The vibrant streets and characters of 19th-century Paris come alive through the posters, drawings, and life story of art
Ages 8–12
And Then, Boom!
Lisa Fipps
Heavy responsibilities weigh on a young child forced to grow up too soon while struggling to hold onto hope amidst heart
Ages 10–14
The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change
Elizabeth Rusch
Follow the landmark legal battle of twenty-one young people suing the U.S. government for failing to protect their futur
Ages 12–18
Voice of Hope, A: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story
Nadia Salomon
A shy, musical girl finds the courage to fight against hatred and becomes a powerful civil rights leader in this lyrical
Ages 4–8
Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, a Young Artist in Harlem
Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts
The sights and rhythms of Harlem come alive through the eyes of young Jacob Lawrence, showing how his neighborhood inspi
Ages 4–8
Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All
Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani, Dane Liu
Thirty-six trailblazing leaders from AAPI communities, including astronauts and athletes, show what it means to overcome
Ages 4–8
Seven Percent of Ro Devereux
Ellen O'Clover
Ro Devereux's life changes forever when the life-predicting app she invented goes viral, forcing her to confront her pas
Ages 13–18
Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman
Kristen R. Lee
Savannah battles microaggressions and white privilege at an elite college while trying to fulfill her mother's hopes for
Ages 14–18
A New Story Rises
For the child who needs to see that their own story matters. This collection of youth voices celebrates the power of sel
Ages 8–18
On the Tip of a Wave: How Ai Weiwei's Art Is Changing the Tide
Joanna Ho
For children asking about the news or seeing images of people in need, this poetic story shows how art can turn discarde
Ages 4–8
Lives of... #1
Lives of the Musicians
Kathleen Krull
Discover the hilarious anecdotes and surprising bad habits of the world's most famous composers through twenty illustrat
Ages 8–12
