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Writing & Storytelling
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
By format:
Chapter Books
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(475)
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Early Readers
(39)
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3–5
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Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation
Edwidge Danticat
For the child grappling with the absence of a loved one or trying to make sense of why a family member is far away due t
Ages 5–9
Mystery and More Mystery
Robert Arthur
Vanishing women and impossible crimes fill these suspenseful tales, complete with author notes explaining how the myster
Ages 9–14
Alphabet of Thorn
Patricia A. McKillip
Tucked away in a royal library, an orphan named Nepenthe becomes obsessed with a book written in a language of thorns th
Ages 12–18
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Krik? Krak!
Edwidge Danticat
Nine haunting stories follow Haitian women across generations as they navigate the echoes of history, loss, and the stre
Ages 14–18
Inkworld #1
Inkheart
Cornelia Funke
What if the characters from your favorite book could step right off the page? One girl must find the courage to face the
Ages 10–14
The School Story
Andrew Clements
Twelve-year-old Natalie writes a novel in secret and uses a pseudonym to get it past her own mother, an editor who has n
Ages 8–12
Amelia's Notebook #29
Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook
Marissa Moss
Amelia documents the gossip, crushes, and big transitions of her final middle school days in a journal that looks just l
Ages 9–12
The Tales of Olga da Polga #1
The Tales of Olga da Polga
Michael Bond
For the child with a vivid imagination who loves to tell tall tales, Olga's spirited adventures celebrate the joy of fin
Ages 5–9
Essential Authors for Children & Teens
Great Authors of Nonfiction
Jeanne Nagle
Meet the influential voices associated with Barnard College and the legendary writers who have shaped our understanding
Ages 12–18
Jack's Tale
Ellen Stoll Walsh
An author searches for the perfect character and finds Jack, who must be talked into joining the adventure to rescue a p
Ages 4–8
Language Arts Library #1
Punctuation Takes a Vacation
Robin Pulver
When the commas and periods in Mr. Wright’s class go on strike, the students quickly realize that their sentences make n
Ages 5–9
Worser
Jennifer Ziegler
For the child who feels like an outsider or finds comfort in words while navigating a parent's health crisis and shiftin
Ages 9–12
Avon and Edward #2
A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End
Avi
Avon the snail wants to be an author, but staring at a blank page is harder than he thought until his friend Edward step
Ages 6–10
Got Stories?
Berkshire Middle School Students
For the young dreamer who needs to see that their own voice and stories matter. A diverse collection of student-authored
Ages 10–14
It's the Thought That Counts
Dana Lynn Bernstein
For the child who observes the world a little too closely and needs help navigating the fallout when their private thoug
Ages 8–12
Secret Keepers
Mariah Evans
For the young writer looking to find their voice, this collection showcases the power of storytelling and creative expre
Ages 8–18
Adam Canfield #1
Adam Canfield of the Slash
Michael Winerip
Two middle-school editors trade homework for hard-hitting journalism as they chase a lead on corruption hiding within th
Ages 8–12
Arthur Who Wrote Sherlock
Linda Bailey
For the child who loves solving mysteries or wonders where authors get their ideas, this biography shows how real-life o
Ages 6–10
Love to Langston
Tony Medina
For the child who loves the power of words or is curious about how a young person finds their voice. An evocative introd
Ages 6–12
The Moon and I
Betsy Byars
Betsy Byars shares the secrets of her writing life and childhood alongside the real-life adventures she has with a resid
Ages 8–12
We Are Inevitable
Gayle Forman
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and grief while trying to find their own path thro
Ages 14–18
Tom Paine: Freedom's Apostle
Leo Gurko
Follow the turbulent life of the man whose powerful pamphlets fueled the American Revolution before he faced imprisonmen
Ages 10–14
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds
A legendary party at the Schomburg Center serves as a vibrant backdrop to celebrate Langston Hughes and the many writers
Ages 4–8
Harriet the Spy #1
Harriet the Spy
Louise Fitzhugh
For the child who observes the world a little too closely and needs help navigating the fallout when their private thoug
Ages 8–12
