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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,510 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
431 books
4–7 yrs
2786 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Bookworm and Other Stories
Leslie Brazier Smit
For the child who gets lost in the pages of a book, these stories celebrate the magic of reading and the vast worlds tuc
Ages 6–10
Alice you are amazing!
Marta Rodriguez
For the child who feels uninspired by their schoolwork or finds their daily routine dull. Milo's whimsical journey spark
Ages 8–12
The Misfits #2
Totally Joe
James Howe
Joe writes his way from A to Z, uncovering his own voice while dealing with middle school bullies and his identity as a
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1663 books
The Ship We Built
Lexie Bean
Rowan releases secrets into the sky via balloon-borne letters, searching for a connection while struggling with a painfu
Ages 10–14
King of Shadows
Susan Cooper
A young boy finds himself pulled through time from modern-day London to the stage of the Globe Theatre in the company of
Ages 10–14
The Last Dragon Chronicles #1
The Fire Within
Chris d'Lacey
A collection of handmade clay dragons comes to life with a secret power: they only survive as long as they are loved by
Ages 9–13
Fairy Animals of Misty Wood
Mia the Mouse
Lily Small
For the imaginative child who often gets lost in their own thoughts and stories, even when they have a job to do.
Ages 4–8
Miss Smith #4
Miss Smith Under the Ocean
Michael Garland
Miss Smith’s magic book brings Moby Dick and Captain Nemo to life for a deep-sea field trip aboard the Nautilus.
Ages 4–9
The Silver Path
Christine Harris
For the child feeling the ache of a parent being far away, this story offers a lyrical way to stay connected through the
Ages 5–8
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
Classic Poetry for Children
Nicola Baxter
For the child who loves to dream and play with words, this collection introduces the rhythm and wit of classic verse thr
Ages 7–11
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
Inkheart #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
Andrew Clements School Stories #4
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
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
One Time
Sharon Creech
For the child who feels like an outsider or needs a spark to ignite their creative spirit. A lyrical journey through the
Ages 8–12
Mr. Wright's Classroom
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
