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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+
The Story of Owen
E. K. Johnston
Siobhan steps into the role of a bard for Owen, chronicling his dangerous and exciting journey from a simple apprentice
Ages 12–18
This is a Poem that Heals Fish
Jean-Pierre Siméon
Little Arthur goes on a quest to figure out exactly what a poem is so he can help his silent, ailing goldfish feel bette
Ages 4–8
Here We Go Round
Alice McGill
For the child exploring their roots and the history of their community, this story navigates the strength of spirit foun
Ages 8–12
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Talkin' About Bessie
Nikki Grimes
For the child who needs to see that no dream is too high to reach. Discover the soaring life of Bessie Coleman through t
Ages 7–11
World Rat Day
J. Patrick Lewis
Peculiar and imaginary holidays come to life through humorous poems and ink drawings that celebrate the fun of making ev
Ages 6–10
Being Henry David
Cal Armistead
For the teenager grappling with who they are and seeking a sense of self through literature, nature, and the courage to
Ages 12–18
Band Together #1
Out of Sync
Keith Wain
Lewis is the heart and voice of the band, but the group's future is suddenly at stake when his songwriting and singing c
Ages 8–12
The Fifth Day
Mary Q. Steele
Quiet moments in the wild come to life through this collection of nature poems written by celebrated English and America
Ages 8–12
The Valley of Secrets
Charmian Hussey
Armed with only his late uncle’s journal, an orphan named Stephen wanders the halls of a mysterious estate to uncover th
Ages 9–12
Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro
Monica Brown
For the child who needs to see how big dreams can grow from small beginnings. This inspiring biography shows how family
Ages 4–8
Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America
Tonya Bolden
When oil is found on her land, eleven-year-old Sarah Rector becomes the wealthiest Black girl in the nation—then she sud
Ages 10–14
Elizabeth Started All the Trouble
Doreen Rappaport
Vivid illustrations bring to life the 144-year struggle for the vote, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the determined w
Ages 6–10
The White House Is Burning
Jane Sutcliffe
In August 1814, British forces marched on Washington, D.C., and set the city ablaze, a turning point in history captured
Ages 9–12
My Hands Sing the Blues
Jeanne Walker Harvey
For the child who expresses their feelings through art. Explore how the rhythms of the blues and childhood memories insp
Ages 4–8
The Snail Mail
Rachael Atkins
For the child who needs a reminder that taking your time is okay: join a steady little snail on his important mission to
Ages 2–6
Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues
Leslie Kimmelman
For the child who loves stories and is finding their own voice, this lyrical biography shows how James Baldwin used the
Ages 6–9
Black Pearls: A Faerie Strand
Louise Hawes
Classic fairy tales are reimagined as sophisticated and complicated stories where a happy ending is never guaranteed and
Ages 12–18
A Picture of Grandmother
Esther Hautzig
For the child curious about family secrets and the stories behind old photos, this gentle story navigates the importance
Ages 8–12
Garvey #1
Garvey's Choice: The Graphic Novel
Nikki Grimes
For the child who feels pressured to be someone they aren't, this story explores finding your own voice and connecting w
Ages 8–12
Thurgood
Jonah Winter
From a childhood in segregated Baltimore to the highest court in the land, Thurgood Marshall never stopped fighting. His
Ages 5–9
Feral Youth
Shaun David Hutchinson
For the teen grappling with past trauma or feeling like an outsider, these survival stories offer a raw look at resilien
Ages 14–18
Time's Memory
Julius Lester
The child of a creator-god enters the body of an enslaved person, seeking to heal deep historical wounds through spiritu
Ages 14–18
The Last Time We Say Goodbye
Cynthia Hand
A gifted Nebraska teen struggles to balance her college future with the crushing guilt and family secrets left behind af
Ages 14–18
Hard Hit
Ann Turner
For teens navigating the heavy reality of a parent's terminal illness while trying to maintain their own identity and pa
Ages 12–17
