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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,509 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
431 books
4–7 yrs
2785 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Got Stories?
Berkshire Middle School Students
For the young dreamer who needs to see that their own voice and stories matter. A diverse collection of student-authored
Ages 10–14
It's the Thought That Counts
Dana Lynn Bernstein
For the child who observes the world a little too closely and needs help navigating the fallout when their private thoug
Ages 8–12
Because Emily Dared
Rachel Jones
For the child who feels like an outsider or prefers the quiet world of their own imagination to the noise of the crowd.
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
1663 books
Secret Keepers
Mariah Evans
For the young writer looking to find their voice, this collection showcases the power of storytelling and creative expre
Ages 8–18
You: The Story
Ruta Sepetys
For the aspiring storyteller finding their voice, this guide turns life's hard moments into powerful narratives using Ru
Ages 14–18
Adam Canfield #1
Adam Canfield of the Slash
Michael Winerip
Two middle-school editors trade homework for hard-hitting journalism as they chase a lead on corruption hiding within th
Ages 8–12
Arthur Who Wrote Sherlock
Linda Bailey
For the child who loves solving mysteries or wonders where authors get their ideas, this biography shows how real-life o
Ages 6–10
Love to Langston
Tony Medina
For the child who loves the power of words or is curious about how a young person finds their voice. An evocative introd
Ages 6–12
The Moon and I
Betsy Byars
Betsy Byars shares the secrets of her writing life and childhood alongside the real-life adventures she has with a resid
Ages 8–12
We Are Inevitable
Gayle Forman
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and grief while trying to find their own path thro
Ages 14–18
Tom Paine: Freedom's Apostle
Leo Gurko
Follow the turbulent life of the man whose powerful pamphlets fueled the American Revolution before he faced imprisonmen
Ages 10–14
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds
A legendary party at the Schomburg Center serves as a vibrant backdrop to celebrate Langston Hughes and the many writers
Ages 4–8
Harriet the Spy
Louise Fitzhugh
For the child who observes the world a little too closely and needs help navigating the fallout when their private thoug
Ages 8–12
Emily of New Moon #3
Emily's Quest
L. M. Montgomery
For the teenager navigating the gap between girlhood and adulthood while balancing professional dreams with the complexi
Ages 12–18
Carly Keene: Literary Detective #1
Braving the Brontës
Katherine Rue
Spunky Alaskan Carly Keene takes a nap in a magical bookstore and wakes up in 1846, right as Charlotte Brontë is beginni
Ages 8–12
Emily of New Moon #1
Emily of New Moon
L. M. Montgomery
Follow an orphan girl as she builds a new life on Prince Edward Island in this classic series from the creator of Anne o
Ages 10–14
The Last Cuentista #1
The Last Cuentista
Donna Barba Higuera
Petra is the only person on a spaceship who remembers Earth. Now she must use her grandmother's stories to save humanity
Ages 10–14
Boy Called Dickens, A
Deborah Hopkinson
Young Charles works long hours in a boot-blacking factory, but his imagination transforms the bleak London winter into s
Ages 4–9
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Jon Scieszka
The narrator loses control of the book as the Stinky Cheese Man and other ridiculous characters rewrite their own storie
Ages 6–12
Never Forget Eleanor
Jason June
For children processing a grandparent's memory loss, this gentle story shows how shared memories and storytelling can ke
Ages 4–8
Eyes Open
Lyn Miller-Lachmann
When 1960s Portugal tightens its grip, Sónia must trade her dreams of poetry for a dangerous reality and learn what it t
Ages 12–18
Hearts Forged in Dragon Fire
Erica Hollis
For the child exploring how courage and identity are shaped through history. A powerful look at the legacy of a voice th
Ages 8–12
Love, Aubrey
Suzanne LaFleur
After a tragedy leaves eleven-year-old Aubrey alone, she begins writing letters to process her grief and find her way ba
Ages 9–13
Amal Unbound
Aisha Saeed
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story explores how courage and a love for learning can li
Ages 10–14
