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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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Red Rocket Readers
Playground Games
Pam Holden
For the child exploring the magical worlds of Alice in Wonderland, this guide helps parents and teachers navigate the ma
Ages 8–12
Fiction Fantastic Young Writers Winners Anthology #2024
Realm of Forgotten Dreams
Wordcrafters in Eugene
Young local writers share their hearts through an anthology of adventurous escapes, self-reliance, and the deep connecti
Ages 10–18
Bo at the Buzz #4
Bo and the Poetry Lesson
Elliott Smith
For the child who feels stuck when facing a blank page or a school project. This sweet story shows how inspiration often
Ages 5–8
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Anika Aldamuy Denise
For the child who loves to create or feels their own traditions aren't reflected in the world around them.
Ages 4–9
Young Voices
Jared Morningstar
Fifteen young writers from around the globe share fiction that tackles social issues and human relationships to offer a
Ages 12–18
Max #1
Dear Max
Sally Grindley
Nine-year-old Max navigates grief, illness, and a school bully through a year of heartfelt letters and drawings shared w
Ages 7–10
The Bookstore Mouse
Peggy Christian
For the child who gets lost in their own imagination. A mouse discovers that words are gateways to adventure when he lit
Ages 8–12
A Stranger in Olondria
Sofia Samatar
A merchant’s son travels to a land of endless books, only to be haunted by a ghost and caught in a dangerous struggle be
Ages 14–18
And We Stay
Jenny Hubbard
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief and guilt after a sudden loss, finding solace in the power of words
Ages 14–18
Anything but Typical
Nora Raleigh Baskin
For the child who feels like an outsider in a neurotypical world, this story explores the vulnerability of making your f
Ages 10–14
The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn
Robert Burleigh
Huckleberry Finn himself tells the story of his creator, Mark Twain, from his Mississippi River roots to his life as a f
Ages 6–10
Bad Boy: A Memoir
Walter Dean Myers
Young Walter hides library books in brown paper bags to avoid teasing while navigating the complex streets and racial st
Ages 12–18
13 Words
Lemony Snicket
Panache, haberdashery, and cake collide in this whimsical journey through thirteen marvelous words and beautiful, madcap
Ages 4–9
Mr. Zinger #1
Mr. Zinger's Hat
Cary Fagan
For the child who struggles to find their own ideas, this gentle story shows how a shared spark of imagination can turn
Ages 4–8
I Capture the Castle
Dodie Smith
Seventeen-year-old Cassandra records her family's eccentric life in a crumbling English castle as they navigate poverty,
Ages 13–18
The Lost Language
Claudia Mills
Scarlett O’Hara will do anything to save her family plantation from poverty as she struggles to survive the destruction
Ages 8–12
Word After Word After Word
Patricia MacLachlan
Five school friends discover how writing can help them process life changes.
Ages 8–12
One Great Lie
Deb Caletti
For the teen navigating complex power dynamics in a mentor relationship, this story explores how to find your voice and
Ages 14–18
Pingpong Perry Experiences How a Book is Made
Sandra Donovan
Follow the journey of a book from the very first spark of an idea through the editing, printing, and publicity that brin
Ages 6–9
Banned Book
Jonah Winter
For the child who asks why certain stories are hidden away. This gentle, meta-narrative explains censorship and the powe
Ages 4–9
Discworld #25
The Truth
Terry Pratchett
Journalist William de Worde launches Discworld's first newspaper and quickly learns that powerful people will do anythin
Ages 12–18
Amelia's Notebook #1
Amelia's Notebook
Marissa Moss
Sketches and handwritten notes fill these personal journals, capturing the daily ups and downs of moving, school crushes
Ages 8–12
Story #1
Story number 1
Eugène Ionesco
For the child who loves to play with words and meanings, this delightfully strange story celebrates the logic of silline
Ages 3–7
Tales from Deckawoo Drive #5
Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem
Kate DiCamillo
For the child who struggles when others see the world differently, this gentle story navigates classroom conflict with h
Ages 6–9
