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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
(2902)
Young Adult
(475)
Poetry
(234)
Middle Grade
(205)
Graphic Novels
(166)
Picture Books
(152)
Early Readers
(39)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Adventuregame Comics #2
The Beyond
Jason Shiga
For the puzzle-loving child who enjoys cracking codes and charting their own course through mysterious, imaginative worl
Ages 8–12
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories
Ellen Levine
Young people at the heart of the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights movement share their personal accounts of courage and activi
Ages 10–15
Buried Alive: The Elements of Love
Ralph Fletcher
The heavy, wild, and quiet moments of love unfold through the elemental lenses of earth, water, air, and fire in this po
Ages 11–16
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
My Name Is America #17
The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce
Ann Rinaldi
An indentured servant boy records the harrowing voyage of the Mayflower and the grueling labor required to build a new c
Ages 9–14
Who Was?
Who Were Stanley and Livingstone?
Jim Gigliotti
For the curious child who dreams of exploration and wonders what it takes to keep going when the world feels vast and un
Ages 8–12
Speed of Life
Carol Weston
For the teen navigating the messy complexities of grief, a changing family, and the unexpected discovery that her dad is
Ages 10–14
Mosquitoland
David Arnold
Mim Malone boards a Greyhound bus for a thousand-mile trip to find her mother, facing a cast of strangers and her own in
Ages 14–18
Shakespeare Shapiro #1
Spanking Shakespeare
Jake Wizner
Shakespeare Shapiro is turning every mortifying high school failure and awkward encounter into a memoir he hopes will fi
Ages 14–18
Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos
Stephanie Roth Sisson
Carl Sagan’s life began with a curious look at the night sky, leading to a career spent helping the entire world marvel
Ages 4–8
Why Not, Lafayette?
Jean Fritz
A spirited French nobleman crosses the ocean to fight for liberty, becoming a hero of democratic revolutions on two diff
Ages 10–14
Adventure in the City of Stories
Emma Otheguy
For the child who loves getting lost in their own imagination and needs to see how their unique perspective can change t
Ages 8–12
Flower Power #1
Luv Ya Bunches
Lauren Myracle
Four friends named after flowers navigate the drama of fifth grade through a mix of text messages, blog posts, and scrip
Ages 8–12
Pocket Poems
Bobbi Katz
Perfect for children just starting to read on their own, these short, 'pocket-sized' verses turn everyday moments into b
Ages 5–8
Say Her Name
Zetta Elliott
For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both
Ages 10–18
Palace Beautiful
Sarah DeFord Williams
For the child navigating the heavy weight of family loss and looking for a way to process grief through the echoes of th
Ages 8–12
The Wallypug #1
The Wallypug of Why
G. E. Farrow
For the inquisitive child who never stops asking why, this whimsical classic turns endless curiosity into a grand advent
Ages 8–12
Step into Reading
What Is a President?
Amy Culliford
For the curious child asking about the leaders they see on the news, this book explains the important duties and respons
Ages 6–9
Girl Forgotten
April Henry
For the teenager fascinated by true-crime podcasts who wants to see how seeking justice can uncover buried truths and hi
Ages 12–18
A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Brenda Woods
A creative writing assignment becomes a powerful window into the private lives and hidden struggles of nine high school
Ages 12–17
Great Black Heroes #1
Five Bold Freedom Fighters
Wade Hudson
For the young student curious about history, these accessible biographies introduce five brave leaders who fought for fr
Ages 6–9
Coyote Walks on Two Legs: A Book of Navajo Myths and Legends
Gerald Hausman
Coyote the trickster wanders through a series of Navajo myths, where his mischievous schemes often lead to unexpected le
Ages 8–12
Regular Show #1
Fakespeare in the Park
Gabe Soria
For the child who loves to be the director of their own goofy adventures and thrives on silly wordplay and unpredictable
Ages 8–12
Flora and Tiger
Eric Carle
Gentle moments from a celebrated life unfold through nineteen short stories where animals connect a childhood in Germany
Ages 7–12
Fairy Tale Journals #1
This Journal Belongs to Indi
Stephanie True Peters
For the child navigating the ups and downs of a blended family, this modern diary captures the humor and heart of findin
Ages 8–12
