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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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Across a Dark and Wild Sea
written and ill. by Jon Brown
Across a Dark and Wild Sea
Ages 6–10
About The Trod
Dreamkeypr
Wander through mystical poems infused with Jamaican dialect, exploring themes of love, renewal, and rising from the ashe
Ages 10–18
The Riverman Trilogy #2
The Whisper
Aaron Starmer
For the young reader questioning the line between stories and reality, or dealing with the heavy responsibility of a fri
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
The Legend of the Wandering King
Laura Gallego García
For the teen who struggles with the pressure to be the best. This desert odyssey explores how pride can lead us astray a
Ages 12–18
Rumi: Poet of Joy and Love
Rashin Kheiriyeh
For children processing the loss of a friend or discovering the beauty of poetry: a lush introduction to Rumi's journey
Ages 4–9
Discworld
Where's My Cow?
Terry Pratchett
Perfect for families who value bedtime routines, this story celebrates the bond between a busy father and his son throug
Ages 3–8
Aunt Sue's Stories
Langston Hughes
For the child who loves listening to family history or needs to feel the warmth of their heritage through the rhythmic p
Ages 4–10
Little Libraries, Big Heroes
Miranda Paul
A flat world sits on the backs of four giant elephants, who stand on a massive turtle swimming through space in this sat
Ages 5–10
Big Words for Little People
Jamie Lee Curtis
For the child who is ready to expand their vocabulary beyond 'happy' and 'sad' while learning the values that help us gr
Ages 4–8
The Boy Who Was Raised By Librarians
Carla Morris
For the child whose curiosity never ends, this story honors the mentors who guide a young boy from his first questions t
Ages 4–8
My Imaginary Mary
Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
For the teen who feels like a bit of a misfit and loves to create, this witty reimagining of Mary Shelley's life explore
Ages 13–18
Maya's Song
Renée Watson
For the child discovering their own unique voice through the inspiring legacy of Maya Angelou. A lyrical exploration of
Ages 4–10
Palindromania!
Jon Agee
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how words and numbers like WOW and 52125 can stay exactly the same even when
Ages 6–12
A Sound of Chariots
Mollie Hunter
For the young soul grappling with the profound loss of a parent and the startling realization of how quickly time passes
Ages 11–15
The Girl Who Hated Books
Manjusha Pawagi
Chaos erupts when a mountain of books topples over, setting free a parade of storybook characters that only a girl who h
Ages 4–8
The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
Margarita Engle
The rhythmic power of verse tells the life story of Juan Francisco Manzano, a man who used his poetic voice to endure th
Ages 12–18
The Seven Tales of Trinket
Shelley Moore Thomas
For the child searching for their place in the world or processing the disappearance of a loved one through the lens of
Ages 8–12
At the Sign of the Star
Katherine Sturtevant
For the girl navigating a changing family dynamic and finding her own voice when her world and future expectations are s
Ages 10–14
The Ghost Letters #1
Ghost Letters
Stephen Alter
For the child who finds magic in the way we connect, this tale uses a mountain mystery to explore the power of language
Ages 9–12
Ten Hispanic American Authors
Christine Hill
For the student searching for role models and wanting to see their own heritage reflected in the world of literature and
Ages 10–14
Jamie's Journey
Sharon Wozny
Thirteen-year-old Jamie processes her complicated feelings and the loss of her normal life after her younger sister is d
Ages 9–14
The Colors of Madeleine #1
A Corner of White
Jaclyn Moriarty
For the teen feeling disconnected from their surroundings who wonders if there is a more colorful, mysterious world just
Ages 12–18
The Milk of Birds
Sylvia Whitman
For the teenager seeking to understand their place in a global community, this verse novel bridges the gap between subur
Ages 12–18
Young, Black, and Determined: A Biography of Lorraine Hansberry
Fredrick McKissack, Patricia C. McKissack
Lorraine Hansberry broke barriers as the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway, using her writing to expose the r
Ages 10–14
