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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+
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
A Quiet Kind of Thunder
Sara Barnard
For the teenager who feels unheard or overwhelmed by the world, this story explores how two souls find their own way to
Ages 14–18
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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
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
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
Little Bo Peep's Library Book
Cressida Cowell
For the child who is learning the responsibility of borrowing items or feels anxious about making a mistake with somethi
Ages 3–6
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
The Start of Me and You
Emery Lord
For the teenager navigating the heavy cloud of loss and the quiet bravery required to re-engage with the world after a t
Ages 12–18
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
