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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,406 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
425 books
4–7 yrs
2754 books
8–11 yrs
3154 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Our Story Begins
Elissa Brent Weissman
Peek into the childhood notebooks of famous creators to see the quirky, imperfect, and inspired early works that launche
Ages 8–12
The Mysteries of Zigomar
Allan Ahlberg
For the child who loves silliness and mild mystery, these quirky tales of a master-of-disguise magician will spark their
Ages 6–9
The Booth Brothers Drama, Fame, and the Death of President Lincoln
Rebecca Langston-George
For the middle-grade history buff curious about how one family could produce both a beloved hero and a notorious villain
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1653 books
The Anybodies #2
The Nobodies
N. E. Bode
Eleven-year-old Fern heads to a magical summer camp to master her powers, only to face a villainous Mole holding mysteri
Ages 8–12
Sports Illustrated Kids: What's Your Dream?
Rallo's Goal
Jeremy Johnson
For the child who has all the talent but struggles to pass the ball. This story helps young athletes see that being a st
Ages 8–12
Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People
Carole Boston Weatherford
Archival images and twenty-nine original poems map 400 years of the African American journey, honoring the heroes who bu
Ages 10–18
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women
Rey Terciero
The March sisters are back in this modern graphic novel retelling, navigating school, family, and growing up in the 21st
Ages 9–14
Who Was?
Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
Megan Stine
Follow the journey of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, from her childhood dreams to her historic appointment to t
Ages 8–12
Cilla Lee-Jenkins #3
This Book Is a Classic
Susan Tan
Cilla Lee-Jenkins is determined to write a masterpiece featuring wedding drama, friendship tests, and her journey to be
Ages 8–12
Daughter of Venice
Donna Jo Napoli
Facing a life confined to a convent, Donata disguises herself as a boy to explore the hidden corners of 1592 Venice beyo
Ages 12–17
Faerieground #1
At the Edge of the Woods
Beth Bracken, Kay Fraser
For the child who loves a good scare and enjoys exploring the unknown. A fast-paced mystery about the courage needed to
Ages 8–12
The Brothers Grimm Two Lives, One Legacy
Donald R. Hettinga
You'll learn how two dedicated brothers spent their lives trekking through Germany to rescue crumbling folktales and leg
Ages 10–15
It Only Happens in the Movies
Holly Bourne
For the teenager navigating the gap between cinematic romance and messy reality, this story offers a sharp, feminist loo
Ages 14–18
Daniel #1
Daniel Finds a Poem
Micha Archer
Daniel wanders through the park asking his animal friends what poetry is, only to find it in the glistening dew and the
Ages 3–7
Castle Cant #1
The Secret of Castle Cant
K. P. Bath
Orphan Lucy Wickwright arrives at Castle Cant as a simple serving girl but soon finds herself entangled in palace intrig
Ages 8–12
Tales from the House of Bunnicula
Bud Barkin, Private Eye
James Howe
Howie the dachshund puts on a trench coat and tries his paw at writing a hard-boiled mystery novel featuring himself as
Ages 7–10
The Day of Ahmed's Secret
Florence Parry Heide, Judith Heide Gilliland
Ahmed navigates the busy, noisy streets of Cairo all day, holding tight to a wonderful secret he can't wait to reveal to
Ages 4–9
Symphony for the City of the Dead Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad
M. T. Anderson
Amidst the starvation and bombardment of the Siege of Leningrad, composer Shostakovich defies the darkness by writing a
Ages 13–18
What is Goodbye?
Nikki Grimes
For the child navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a sibling. This moving collection of poems follows a br
Ages 8–12
The Book of Pearl
Timothée de Fombelle
For the reader who feels caught between two worlds or is searching for a sense of belonging amidst the sweep of history
Ages 14–18
The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
Paul B. Janeczko
For the curious student who wonders how people saw the world in the past. Explore history through the poems and objects
Ages 8–12
Against the Odds
Malala Yousafzai
Claire Throp
For the child who asks why some children can't go to school, this biography introduces a young girl who bravely stood up
Ages 7–10
Rumblewick's Diary #3
My Unwilling Witch Gets a Makeover
Hiawyn Oram
For the child who prefers mud and mess over fancy dresses, or the one struggling with high-pressure social expectations
Ages 6–9
Postcards from Buster #7
Buster and the Great Swamp
Marc Brown
Write home from the Louisiana bayou where catching crabs, learning Cajun words, and searching for swamp monsters turn a
Ages 5–8
