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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,512 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
432 books
4–7 yrs
2787 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
From the Good Mountain: How Gutenberg Changed the World
James Rumford
For the curious child who wonders how everyday objects are made, this riddle-filled journey reveals the natural origins
Ages 6–10
Rookie Yearbook #3
Rookie Yearbook Three
Tavi Gevinson
For the teenager navigating the complex shift from childhood to young adulthood and seeking a creative space to explore
Ages 14–18
The Legends of Greemulax
Kimmy Schmidt, Sarah Mlynowski
For the child grappling with the idea that growing up means losing their gentleness or becoming someone they don't recog
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1663 books
The Great Ancestor Hunt
Lila Perl
Step-by-step instructions and government resources provide the tools needed to dig through history and track down your o
Ages 9–14
Voices Collections #2
(Don't) Call Me Crazy
Kelly Jensen
For the teen navigating their own mental health journey or trying to understand a friend's experience through diverse, h
Ages 13–18
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
Shakespeare Shapiro #2
Castration Celebration
Jake Wizner
A girl writing a musical about heartbreak clashes with a boy looking for romance in this rowdy, laugh-out-loud comedy se
Ages 15–18
Yasmin #8
Yasmin the Director
Saadia Faruqi
For the creative child who loves to take charge and needs a nudge in learning how to lead with kindness and cooperation.
Ages 5–8
Instruments and Music
Voices
Daniel Nunn
For the curious preschooler exploring how their body works, this simple guide explains how we use our voices to speak, s
Ages 4–6
The Librarian of Auschwitz
Antonio Iturbe
Dita Kraus is a prisoner in Auschwitz who risks everything to protect eight precious volumes. This is a story of how boo
Ages 13–18
Nursery Collection #2
Chatting
Shirley Hughes
For toddlers learning to find their voice, this gentle look at communication explores everything from quiet whispers to
Ages 2–5
What Is the Story Of?
What Is the Story of Frankenstein?
Sheila Keenan, Who HQ
For the curious child fascinated by movie monsters and spooky history. This book explores how a young woman's scary stor
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Ada Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and is beginning to notice the different jobs grown-ups do in their community.
Ages 3–7
California Diaries #8
Sunny: Diary Three
Ann M. Martin
Twelve-year-old Sunny shares the intimate and difficult journey of watching her mother battle terminal cancer through th
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Aku
Ashley Bryan
Okra the cat and Okraman the dog embark on a high-stakes mission to reclaim a magic ring from the trickster Spider Anans
Ages 7–11
Usborne Famous Lives
Winston Churchill
Katie Daynes
For the child curious about real-life heroes and leadership. This accessible biography introduces one of history's most
Ages 7–11
George Brown, Class Clown #12
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Toiletman!
Nancy Krulik
Tempers flare when a friend turns George and Alex into embarrassing comic book villains, leading to a major social boyco
Ages 7–10
Somebody Everybody Listens To
Suzanne Supplee
For the teenager dreaming of a bigger life, this story follows a girl finding the courage to chase her goals while navig
Ages 12–17
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
Jack Henry #4
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
