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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,512 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
432 books
4–7 yrs
2787 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Black Girl Survives in This One, The: Horror Stories
Desiree S. Evans, Saraciea J. Fennell
For the teenager who wants to see themselves as the hero who makes it to the end, even in the darkest, most chilling cir
Ages 14–18
This Kid Can Fly
Aaron Philip, Tonya Bolden
Follow the life of the notorious Old West outlaw Billy the Kid, from his role in New Mexico's Lincoln County War to his
Ages 10–14
Under Shifting Stars
Alexandra Latos
For siblings navigating the heavy silence of loss while finding the courage to embrace their neurodivergence and true ge
Ages 12–18
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Bird Springs
Carolyn Marsden
For the child facing the uncertainty of housing transitions or living in a shelter, this story offers a mirror of resili
Ages 8–12
Daughter of War
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
History comes alive through the personal diaries of girls witnessing major Canadian events, from the North-West Rebellio
Ages 12–16
Lines, Bars and Circles
Helaine Becker
For the child who loves to tinker and ask why, this lively biography shows how one man's creative thinking turned boring
Ages 6–9
Jack Henry #1
Jack Adrift: Fourth Grade Without a Clue
Jack Gantos
For the child feeling like a fish out of water after a move, this humorous memoir explores finding your footing when fam
Ages 9–12
Bird
Zetta Elliott
For the child navigating the heavy clouds of family struggle, this gentle story uses the power of art to process grief a
Ages 8–12
Terrifying Tales
Jon Scieszka
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story but still wants a good laugh to break the tension.
Ages 8–12
The Cheshire Cheese Cat
Carmen Agra Deedy, Randall Wright
For the child navigating an unlikely friendship or learning that true integrity means doing what is right, even when it
Ages 8–12
Unsolved Mysteries from History #1
The Mary Celeste
Jane Yolen, Heidi Elisabet Yolen Stemple
Step aboard the abandoned Mary Celeste to examine the evidence and solve the mystery of why an entire crew vanished into
Ages 6–10
Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China, The
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Set against the backdrop of ancient China, this vibrant retelling uses traditional symbols to show why honesty is more i
Ages 5–10
On Beale Street
Ronald Kidd
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness while discovering their passions, this story explores how music can
Ages 12–18
Ashes
Kathryn Lasky
For the child grappling with the realization that their world is changing and needs to find the courage to stand by thei
Ages 10–14
The Pale Assassin #1
The Pale Assassin
Patricia Elliott
Long John Silver remains the most complex and colorful pirate in fiction, defined by his cleverness, his parrot, and his
Ages 11–15
All You Need
Howard Schwartz
Soft watercolors follow the journey of a young girl in China as she grows into an artist who cherishes the small, quiet
Ages 4–8
Along Came Coco
Eva Byrne
For the creative child who feels like an outsider, this story shows how a unique perspective and a bit of grit can turn
Ages 4–8
The Agathas #1
The Agathas
Kathleen Glasgow, Liz Lawson
For the teen who feels like an outsider and loves a good puzzle, this mystery celebrates using your unique observations
Ages 13–18
Up On Cloud Nine
Anne Fine
For the teenager grappling with a friend's crisis or struggling to understand someone who sees the world differently, ev
Ages 12–16
The Museum
Susan Verde
For the child who experiences big emotions when looking at art or needs encouragement to express their unique perspectiv
Ages 4–8
Bull
David Elliott
For the teen exploring the nuances of identity and seeking to understand the 'monsters' in their world through a raw, rh
Ages 14–18
Why Not?: A Story about Discovering Our Bright Possibilities
Kobi Yamada
For the child hesitant to try something new or struggling with the fear of failure. This poetic story helps little ones
Ages 4–8
Two Girls Staring At the Ceiling
Lucy Frank
For the teenager navigating the isolation of a chronic illness and the unexpected bonds formed in a hospital room. A ver
Ages 12–17
What Happened to Goodbye
Sarah Dessen
Mclean constantly reinvents herself with every move, but as she settles into a new town, she must decide if she is final
Ages 12–18
