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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)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Project Mulberry
Linda Sue Park
Julia and Patrick’s after-school silkworm project reveals deep lessons about friendship and patience, featuring unique d
Ages 8–12
Things That Sometimes Happen
Avi
A hippopotamus drives a car and ice cream cones melt in these nine brief, whimsical stories that turn everyday moments i
Ages 4–8
Lion and the Ostrich Chicks: And Other African Folk Poems
Ashley Bryan
Four traditional tales from the Masai, Angolan, Hausa, and Bushmen people bring the folk traditions of Africa to life.
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Jack Henry #3
Jack's Black Book
Jack Gantos
For the adolescent finding their voice through writing while navigating a chaotic home life and the hilariously cringey
Ages 10–14
Color Me Country: A Celebration of Black Women Who Shaped Country Music
Newport Festivals Foundation
For the young dreamer who loves music and needs to see that their voice belongs everywhere, even in spaces where others
Ages 7–10
Generation Wonder: The New Age of Heroes
Barry Lyga
For the teen who feels like a side character in their own life and is searching for a story where heroes look, think, an
Ages 12–18
Code Name Badass The True Story of Virginia Hall
Heather Demetrios
For the teen who feels underestimated or held back by physical limitations, this irreverent biography proves that grit a
Ages 14–18
Class 4-W #2
Class President
Johanna Hurwitz
Julio has the heart of a leader, but he chooses to set his own dreams aside to support a friend's run for class presiden
Ages 8–11
Internment
Samira Ahmed
Forced into a terrifying internment camp in a futuristic America, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must find the courage to
Ages 14–18
Master of Deceit: J. Edgar Hoover and America in the Age of Lies
Marc Aronson
For the teen starting to question how much the government should know, this unsparing look at J. Edgar Hoover explores t
Ages 12–18
Phineas L. MacGuire #2
Phineas L. MacGuire... Gets Slimed!
Frances O'Roark Dowell
For the child who thrives on logic and facts but struggles with the messy unpredictability of group projects and new soc
Ages 7–10
The Secret Year
Jennifer R. Hubbard
High school senior Colt turns to a secret journal to understand the girl he loved, uncovering the hidden life she led be
Ages 14–18
Emmie & Friends #5
Truly Tyler
Terri Libenson
For the child feeling torn between different social circles or struggling to pursue a 'uncool' hobby while maintaining t
Ages 8–12
Grace Chapter Books #1
Starring Grace
Mary Hoffman
For the child who turns every cardboard box into a castle. Grace and her friends show how creative play can turn a summe
Ages 7–10
A Sleuth of Bears and Other Amusing, Beguiling, and Peculiar Collective Nouns
Colter Jackson
Perfect for curious kids who love words and wildlife, this charming guide explores the whimsical world of collective nou
Ages 4–8
King Dork #2
King Dork Approximately
Frank Portman
High schooler Tom finds his late father's copy of a classic novel and is thrust into a wild mystery involving secret cod
Ages 14–18
Seeing Emily
Joyce Lee Wong
Sixteen-year-old Emily uses her gift for art to bridge the gap between her Chinese heritage and her American life in thi
Ages 12–17
Fact Finders: Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Kathy Allen
Decipher the mysterious symbols used by the people of the Nile to record their history, religion, and daily lives in thi
Ages 7–11
Not a Unicorn
Dana Middleton
For the child who feels like they have to hide their true self to fit in. Jewel was born with a horn on her head and jus
Ages 8–12
I Remember
Fara Lynn Krasnopolsky
A young girl looks back on her childhood in a Russian village. She remembers the quiet moments with her family and the c
Ages 9–12
Singin' Somebody Else's Song
Mary Blount Christian
Gideon arrives in Nashville to chase a country music dream, carrying the heavy memory of a best friend and the guilt tha
Ages 12–18
Turning Points in History
Death at Kent State
Michael Burgan
For the middle-grade reader asking big questions about protest, power, and how a single photograph can change how the wo
Ages 9–13
Timeline
Miracle Men
Glen Downey
For the child who loves tales of real-life heroism and needs a boost of inspiration to see the extraordinary impact one
Ages 8–12
Cowboy Sam and Those Confounded Secrets
Kitty Griffin, Kathy Combs
For the child who struggles to keep a secret or feels the physical pressure of holding onto a big surprise. A tall-tale
Ages 4–8
