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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(2902)
Young Adult
(475)
Poetry
(234)
Middle Grade
(205)
Graphic Novels
(166)
Picture Books
(152)
Early Readers
(39)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Who Was?
What Is the Story of Alice in Wonderland?
Dana Meachen Rau
For the curious reader who wonders where their favorite stories come from, this history explores how a rainy day boat ri
Ages 8–12
Island Creatures
Margarita Engle
For the teen navigating the complexities of heritage and home. This lyrical verse novel explores the deep emotional ties
Ages 12–18
Kepler's Dream
Juliet Bell
Ella travels to New Mexico to stay with her grandmother, where she hunts for a stolen rare book while her mother undergo
Ages 9–12
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy
Emmanuel Acho
For parents and educators seeking a way to discuss systemic racism and privilege with kids through clear, honest, and co
Ages 10–14
Wise Up! Wise Down!: A Poetic Conversation
John Agard, JonArno Lawson
For the curious child who loves asking 'why' and 'how,' this poetic dialogue explores the playful balance between being
Ages 10–14
Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts)
L. C. Rosen
Jack is proud of his life and his new advice column, but a series of threatening letters forces him to hunt down a stalk
Ages 14–18
Hot City
Barbara M. Joosse
When the summer heat becomes too much to bear, Mimi and Joe find a cool sanctuary among the library shelves to dream of
Ages 4–8
Kids' Night In #2
Kids' Night In 2: A Feast of Stories
Jessica Adams, Helen Basini, Nick Earls, Juliet Partridge
For the middle-grade reader who enjoys variety, this vibrant anthology offers a mix of humor and heart while supporting
Ages 8–14
Dear Blue Sky
Mary Sullivan
For the child feeling the weight of a family member's absence or the anxiety of global news. This story bridges the gap
Ages 10–14
Champions of Soccer #2
Champions of Women's Soccer
Ann Killion
Relive history-making moments from the 1999 World Cup to today with stunning photos and lists of the world's greatest so
Ages 8–12
Rites of Passage: Stories About Growing Up by Black Writers from Around the World
Tonya Bolden
Seventeen acclaimed authors share stories of young people of African descent as they face the universal challenges and t
Ages 12–18
Growin'
Nikki Grimes
After the loss of her father, a young poet named Pump finds an unexpected spark of hope and friendship when she meets Ji
Ages 8–12
Markless
C.G. Malburi
For the child who feels overlooked or defined by what they can't do, Tola's journey shows that true power often comes fr
Ages 8–12
First-Year Orientation
Lauren Gibaldi, Eric Smith, Adi Alsaid, Anna Birch, Gloria Chao, Jennifer Chen, Dana L. Davis, Olivia A. Cole, Bryan Bliss, Kristina Forest, Kathleen Glasgow, Lance Rubin, Farah Naz Rishi, Aminah Mae Safi, Sam Maggs, Phil Stamper
For the teen standing at the threshold of a new life: a diverse collection of stories exploring the nerves, excitement,
Ages 14–18
Miss. Behaves #1
Introducing Miss. Behaves
Kyla May
Kyla May's colorful journals capture a life full of big daydreams and family chaos that frequently land her in trouble a
Ages 7–10
Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar
For the family looking to celebrate Black heritage through the soulful rhythms of poetry, capturing both the joys of nat
Ages 5–12
Carnegie and Dizzy #2
Carnegie's Excuse
Peter O'Donnell
For the child who has a flair for the dramatic or struggles to explain why they missed the bus, this playful tale celebr
Ages 5–8
The Jolly Postman #2
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Allan Ahlberg
Open the envelopes to find real holiday cards delivered by a friendly postman to the homes of your favorite fairy-tale c
Ages 3–8
Schooling Around #2
Pencil of Doom!
Andy Griffiths
Jack's new pencil becomes a source of chaos when a magic trick causes everything it draws to come true—with disastrous a
Ages 8–12
Pirates: Most Wanted
John Matthews
Peer into the lives of history’s most ruthless pirates through a collection of facts and physical objects attached to ev
Ages 8–12
Something's Rotten in the State of Maryland
Laura A. Sonnenmark
Marie decides to stop blending in after a creative English assignment inspired by Shakespeare helps her find her own voi
Ages 12–17
Love and Other Foreign Words
Erin McCahan
Language expert Josie finds herself lost for words as she navigates her sister's engagement and her own complicated feel
Ages 13–18
Ernst #1
Ernst
Elisa Kleven
For the child who asks a million questions and loves to ponder the 'what ifs' of the world. A gentle celebration of a yo
Ages 3–8
The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue #1
Macbeth
Ian Lendler
The Stratford Zoo animals wait for the gates to close before putting on their own wild, feathered, and fanged version of
Ages 7–10
