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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
(39)
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Vivid: Poems & Notes About Color
written and illustrated by Julie Paschkis
Whimsical gouache paintings and clever rhymes reveal the surprising science and playful wordplay behind every shade of t
Ages 6–9
Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman
Louise Borden, Mary Kay Kroeger
Bessie Coleman refused to let 1920s America ground her dreams, traveling all the way to France to become the first Afric
Ages 6–10
Satellite
Nick Lake
Three children born on a space station must learn to survive the heavy pull of gravity and the sensory shock of returnin
Ages 12–17
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
My Dad's a Punk
Tony Bradman
Twelve different authors explore the complicated, shifting, and sometimes secret bonds between fathers and their sons.
Ages 12–16
Out of Hiding: A Holocaust Survivor's Journey to America
Ruth Gruener
After surviving the horrors of the Holocaust, Ruth and her family arrive in Brooklyn to face the daunting challenge of s
Ages 8–12
The Curse of Addy McMahon
Katie Davis
Twelve-year-old Addy uses cartoons and humor to survive the major life shifts of moving house and navigating new family
Ages 8–12
Hawks Kettle, Puffins Wheel, and Other Poems of Birds in Flight
Susan Vande Griek
For the child who marvels at the sky, this collection of lyrical poetry explores the graceful movements of birds while p
Ages 6–9
A Plan for the People: Nelson Mandela's Hope for His Nation
Lindsey McDivitt
For children asking why the world isn't always fair, this inspiring biography shows how one man's courage and patience h
Ages 6–9
37 Days at Sea aboard the M.S. St. Louis, 1939
Barbara Krasner
Twelve-year-old Ruthie shares her heart in moving verse while aboard a ship of Jewish refugees seeking safety from the N
Ages 8–12
Barefoot Singalongs
Twice As Many Friends / ¡El doble de amigos!
Brian Amador
For children discovering that language is a superpower, this rhythmic celebration shows how being bilingual opens doors
Ages 3–7
The Spirit of Denendeh #1
A Blanket of Butterflies
Richard Van Camp
Shinobu embarks on a journey to the Dene Nation in Canada to track down his grandfather's lost samurai sword and armor.
Ages 10–15
Air Awakens #4
Water's Wrath
Elise Kova
A former librarian turned powerful sorcerer finally gains her freedom, but the victory comes at the heavy cost of her in
Ages 14–18
Winterfolk
Janel Kolby
Fifteen-year-old Rain lives in a fragile community of tents, but when her home is threatened, she must find the strength
Ages 12–18
Kindred Spirits/Shilombish Ittibachvffa
Leslie Stall Widener
In 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent aid to help the people of Ireland, beginning a powerful legacy of global generosity and
Ages 6–10
My Brother Abe
Harry Mazer
Life on the frontier is grueling, but Sally Lincoln stands as a constant pillar of support and friendship for her younge
Ages 8–12
A Thunderous Whisper
Christina Diaz Gonzalez
In the shadow of the Spanish Civil War, two young friends in Guernica risk everything to act as secret spies against a r
Ages 8–12
Coyote Sunrise #1
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
Dan Gemeinhart
After a heartbreaking loss, Coyote and her father live life on the move in a school bus, slowly discovering that home is
Ages 9–13
Panthera Tigris
Sylvain Alzial
A scholar who knows everything about tigers from his books finally meets one in the wild and learns that real experience
Ages 6–10
Make Meatballs Sing: The Life & Art of Corita Kent
Matthew Burgess
Follow the vibrant journey of an artist who left her religious order to create bold, colorful silkscreens that champione
Ages 6–10
Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service
Connie Goldsmith, Kiyo Sato
Kiyo rises from the injustice of a WWII internment camp to serve in the Air Force and fight for human rights in this mov
Ages 11–18
Revolutionary Friends
Selene Castrovilla
The young French Marquis de Lafayette crosses the ocean to join the fight for American freedom and forms a legendary bon
Ages 7–11
Girls Who Changed Science and Art #2
Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math
Jeannine Atkins
Lyrical poems celebrate the brilliant women who used mathematics and logic to break barriers and change the world foreve
Ages 10–16
Biographies
Did Walt Disney Have His Happily Ever After?
Baby Professor
For the young dreamer who loves cartoons and needs to see that even the world's most successful creators faced many fail
Ages 6–10
Dear America #36
Kaiulani: The People's Princess
Ellen Emerson White
For the child grappling with the pressure of high expectations while living far from home. Explore Princess Ka'iulani's
Ages 8–12
