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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Georgia's Bones
Jen Bryant
For the child who finds magic in everyday objects like smooth stones or dried flowers, and feels a deep, quiet connectio
Ages 4–9
Last Argument of Kings
Joe Abercrombie
The First Law is a fantasy series written by British author Joe Abercrombie. The First Law is the title of the original
Ages 16–18
Technology All Around Us
Space Exploration
Clive Gifford
Imagine a future where technology takes a backseat to the quiet rhythms of rural life and mysterious visitors hide among
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1663 books
Silent Star
Bill Wise
For the child who feels like their differences hold them back. This inspiring true story shows how one player's unique w
Ages 6–10
Harlem's Little Blackbird
Renée Watson
The inspiring life of Florence Mills, the legendary singer and entertainer, shines in this celebration of the Harlem Ren
Ages 4–8
Us and Them: A History of Intolerance in America
Jim Carnes
For the teenager grappling with news of hate crimes or systemic injustice, this book offers historical context to unders
Ages 12–18
Boston Tea Party, The
Steven Kroll
Detailed paintings capture the mounting tension in Boston harbor as colonial reactions to British laws set the stage for
Ages 7–11
Bobbin Girl, The
Emily Arnold McCully
Working in a 19th-century textile mill, a ten-year-old girl must decide if she has the courage to join her coworkers in
Ages 7–12
Lafayette and the American Revolution
Russell Freedman
A teenage marquis defies his king to sail across the ocean and lead troops in the American Revolution before ever seeing
Ages 10–14
Shirley & Jamila #1
Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer
Gillian Goerz
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to find their tribe. Two girls avoid summer camp boredom by teaming u
Ages 8–12
Brown v. Board of Education
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this book explores the brave families who fought to change hist
Ages 8–12
Stolen Into Slavery
Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin
Solomon Northup was a free man and musician until he was drugged and kidnapped, leading to a twelve-year struggle for su
Ages 10–14
The Story of Science #2
Newton at the Center
Joy Hakim
Science comes alive through the stories of the Renaissance and Enlightenment, following the brilliant minds who unlocked
Ages 11–18
Bea Garcia #3
The Tree and Me
Deborah Zemke
For the child feeling frustrated by physical limitations or a slow recovery, this story celebrates the quiet magic found
Ages 6–9
A is for Activist
The Wedding Portrait
Innosanto Nagara
For the child who asks why people march in the streets or why some rules are meant to be broken in the name of what is r
Ages 5–10
Like a River
Kathy Cannon Wiechman
For the child grappling with the heavy realities of history or seeking to understand the courage required to survive dur
Ages 10–14
This Is the Dream
Diane Z. Shore, Jessica Alexander
For the child noticing systemic unfairness or learning about heroes who changed the world, this rhyming history honors t
Ages 4–8
Father Abraham: Lincoln and His Sons
Harold Holzer
The weight of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation collide with the private life of a father trying to raise
Ages 10–14
Best Friends Forever
Beverly Patt
The sun will come out tomorrow for Annie, an optimistic orphan whose spirited journey through New York City has become a
Ages 7–10
The Traitor's Smile
Patricia Elliott
For the young adventurer navigating high stakes and hidden motives, this tale explores the weight of secrets and the tru
Ages 10–14
Leonardo Da Vinci: The Genius Who Defined the Renaissance
John Phillips
Experience the cultural rebirth of the Renaissance through the life of a man whose curiosity bridged the worlds of art,
Ages 8–12
Teachers March! The: How Selma's Teachers Changed History
Wallace, Sandra Neil and Rich Wallace
Brave educators in Selma, Alabama, risk everything to join the nonviolent protest for voting rights in this account of t
Ages 7–11
Emily's Blue Period
Cathleen Daly
For the child adjusting to life in two houses after a divorce, using art to process big changes and find their way back
Ages 5–9
Behind the Dragon's Veil
Christina Jolly
Jacky Faber, the Jewel of the East, sets sail for new historical adventures in the 19th-century South China Sea.
Ages 12–18
