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Writing & Storytelling

Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

8,406 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs425 books

4–7 yrs2754 books

8–11 yrs3154 books

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Tower of Winds #1

Isle of Blood and Stone

A mysterious map hidden for eighteen years holds the clues to the disappearance of two princes in this high-stakes histo

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Hip-Hop Biographies

Chance the Rapper: Independent Master of Hip-Hop Flow

For the young music lover who dreams of doing things their own way. Discover how Chance the Rapper used his voice to cha

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The Revolution of Sabine

Beth Levine Ain

Amidst the glamour of 1776 Paris, sixteen-year-old Sabine defies her mother and society by embracing radical political i

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12–18 yrs

1653 books

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Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems

Georgia Heard

For the child who thinks poetry is too complicated or boring, these relatable 'list poems' transform everyday school and

Ages 7–12

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Romeo and Juliet

Gareth Hinds, William Shakespeare

For the teenager navigating the intensity of first love and the pressure of family expectations while exploring classic

Cover of Confetti Girl

For the child navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a parent and trying to reconnect with those who are sti

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Waifs and Strays

Charles de Lint

For the teen seeking a sense of belonging in a world that feels both gritty and magical, these stories explore finding o

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Jack Plank Tells Tales

Natalie Babbitt

Jack Plank is a pirate who isn't very good at plundering. At his new boardinghouse, he tells hilarious stories about why

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What Could I Be?

What Could Lina Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the preschooler who is constantly imagining who they might be when they grow up, this colorful story celebrates the

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Lies We Tell About the Stars

For the teenager grappling with a friend's sudden disappearance or the heavy weight of secrets following a life-altering

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Things to Do with Dad

Equipped with a bright green crayon, a clever little boy edits the long list of chores on the fridge to turn a busy Satu

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Signature Lives: American Legends

Jesse James: Legendary Rebel and Outlaw

J. Dennis Robinson

For the history buff curious about the real people behind the legends. This biography separates fact from fiction to sho

Cover of Peeled

For the teen who questions everything they read online. Follow a determined student reporter as she fights local hysteri

Cover of Immigrant Kids

Russell Freedman

Young newcomers in the early 1900s face crowded cities and hard labor in this moving look at the grit and hope required

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Shakespeare for Children

For the child who loves stories and wonders where they come from, this gentle introduction brings the world of William S

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before #2

P.S. I Still Love You

Lara Jean finds that being in a real relationship is much harder than pretending, especially when a boy from her past su

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Tales Out of Time

Strange peepholes, mysterious love letters, and a sound of thunder await in these classic short stories that bend the ru

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Merlin's magic and the legendary Round Table come to life through ten stories and a song that reveal the humor and trage

Cover of The Misfits

For any middle schooler who has ever felt reduced to a label, this story follows four best friends who decide to stop be

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Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow

Even with Jim Crow laws standing in his way, Satchel Paige rises to become a world-class athlete in this fictionalized a

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The Log of Christopher Columbus: The First Voyage, Spring, Summer, and Fall 1492

Christopher Columbus, Steve Lowe

For the curious student exploring primary sources, this adaptation of Columbus's journals reveals the uncertainty and wo

Cover of A Story Is to Share: How Ruth Krauss Found Another Way to Tell a Tale

A Story Is to Share: How Ruth Krauss Found Another Way to Tell a Tale

For the child who thinks outside the lines, this lyrical biography celebrates a writer who turned the rules of storytell

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Frida's Big Dreams

For the child who is starting to wonder about the future, this sweet story encourages young readers to imagine all the a

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A Reporter's Story #1

Kennedy Assassinated! The World Mourns

Wilborn Hampton

For the middle-grade reader curious about how news is made, this firsthand reporter's account explores the confusion and