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Writing & Storytelling

Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

8,512 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs432 books

4–7 yrs2787 books

8–11 yrs3202 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Code Name Badass The True Story of Virginia Hall

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

Cover of Class President

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

Cover of Internment

Forced into a terrifying internment camp in a futuristic America, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must find the courage to

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12–18 yrs

1663 books

Cover of Master of Deceit: J. Edgar Hoover and America in the Age of Lies

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

Cover of Gets Slimed!

Phineas L. MacGuire #2

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

Cover of The Secret Year

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

Cover of Truly Tyler

Emmie & Friends #5

For the child feeling torn between different social circles or struggling to pursue a 'uncool' hobby while maintaining t

Cover of Starring Grace

Amazing Grace #3

For the child who turns every cardboard box into a castle. Grace and her friends show how creative play can turn a summe

Cover of A Sleuth of Bears and Other Amusing, Beguiling, and Peculiar Collective Nouns

A Sleuth of Bears and Other Amusing, Beguiling, and Peculiar Collective Nouns

Perfect for curious kids who love words and wildlife, this charming guide explores the whimsical world of collective nou

Cover of King Dork Approximately

King Dork Approximately

High schooler Tom finds his late father's copy of a classic novel and is thrust into a wild mystery involving secret cod

Cover of Seeing Emily

Sixteen-year-old Emily uses her gift for art to bridge the gap between her Chinese heritage and her American life in thi

Cover of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Fact Finders: Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Decipher the mysterious symbols used by the people of the Nile to record their history, religion, and daily lives in thi

Cover of Not a Unicorn

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

Cover of 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

Cover of Singin' Somebody Else's Song

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

Cover of Death at Kent State

Turning Points in History

Death at Kent State

For the middle-grade reader asking big questions about protest, power, and how a single photograph can change how the wo

Cover of Miracle Men

For the child who loves tales of real-life heroism and needs a boost of inspiration to see the extraordinary impact one

Cover of Cowboy Sam and Those Confounded Secrets

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

Cover of Sway

Amber McRee Turner

Ten-year-old Cass finds magic and creativity in her supposedly boring father during a summer road trip after her idolize

Cover of Marked Man: Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption

Marked Man: Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the teen grappling with what it means to do the right thing when everyone else is looking the other way, even at a s

Cover of A Pack of Liars

A Pack of Liars

For the child who finds everyday life a bit dull and loves to embellish the truth, this story explores the messy consequ

Cover of This Journal Belongs to Snow White

Fairy Tale Journals #1

This Journal Belongs to Snow White

For the young reader who loves to see familiar stories in a new light, this diary-style retelling helps kids explore voi

Cover of The Bookshop on the Quay

The Bookshop on the Quay

For the child searching for where they belong, this classic tale follows an orphan's journey through Dublin's winding st

Cover of Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers

Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers

For the child who loves a good puzzle and feels a deep sense of justice, this mystery explores taking responsibility for