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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
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How This Book Was Made
Mac Barnett
Writing a story is a wild journey that involves much more than just paper and ink—it also requires dodging hungry tigers
Ages 4–8
Jack #2
Hate That Cat
Sharon Creech
Jack uses the rhythm and structure of poetry to make sense of his daily life and process his complicated feelings about
Ages 8–12
Mama's Nightingale
Edwidge Danticat
For children navigating the heartache of being apart from a parent, this story highlights how love and creativity can br
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade
The life of Gwendolyn Brooks unfolds in this biography of the influential African American poet.
Ages 6–10
The Dictionary Story
Oliver Jeffers, Sam Winston
Dictionary wants an adventure of her own, but bringing her words to life leads to a chaotic jumble. Only a song from Alp
Ages 4–8
How I Became a Writer and Oggie Learned to Drive
Janet Taylor Lisle
Sixth-grader Archie balances caring for his younger brother with his own secret writing as they move between their paren
Ages 8–12
Violet and Victor #1
Violet and Victor Write the Most Fabulous Fairy Tale
Alice Kuipers
For siblings who struggle to agree on how to play together, this charming tale shows how different perspectives can crea
Ages 4–8
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
Allan Ahlberg
Kidnapped by outlaws, eight-year-old Antonio must rely on his wits to keep his captors busy by spinning a wild story tha
Ages 7–10
Women of Our Time
Astrid Lindgren: Storyteller to the World
Johanna Hurwitz
The world’s strongest girl began as a bedtime story for a sick daughter; see how Astrid Lindgren turned family play into
Ages 7–11
The Brontë Sisters: The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily and Anne
Catherine Reef
The turbulent lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne unfold against an oppressive era. Peer into the isolation and genius t
Ages 12–18
Tori Sharp Graphic Memoirs #1
Just Pretend
Tori Sharp
Tori finds sanctuary in her own imagination, using stories of fairies and magic to cope with the challenges of moving be
Ages 8–12
I Can't Believe I Have to Do this
Jan Alford
For the middle schooler who feels like everything is a chore. This relatable diary captures the awkward, funny, and frus
Ages 10–14
The Rag Coat
Lauren Mills
When Minna is teased for wearing a coat made of scraps, she reveals that every piece of fabric holds a beautiful story f
Ages 5–10
Dear America #11
A Line in the Sand
Sherry Garland
Twelve-year-old Lucinda Lawrence records the grueling reality of the Texas colonies as her community prepares to fight f
Ages 8–12
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Jabberwocky
Lewis Carroll
The famous nonsense poem from Through the Looking Glass comes to life in a medieval setting full of strange creatures an
Ages 6–10
Dragon Diaries #1
Dragon Diaries
Diane Alber
A friendly household spirit from German folklore shares his daily adventures and personal reflections through the pages
Ages 3–7
Class Critters #1
Madison Morris Is Not a Mouse!
Kathryn Holmes
For the child who feels overlooked or struggles to speak up, this story follows a quiet girl finding her courage through
Ages 8–12
Piecing Me Together
Renée Watson
Vivid prose and free verse capture the rhythm of a child's world through a story of family, home, and the many shades of
Ages 8–12
The Arthur Trilogy #1
The Seeing Stone
Kevin Crossley-Holland
Young Arthur de Caldicot looks into a mysterious stone and sees the legendary life of the great King Arthur unfolding be
Ages 10–14
Hello Genius
Master Life's Little Milestones!
Michael Dahl
Precocious five-year-old Matilda uses her love of books and secret telekinetic powers to stand up to her family and a cr
Ages 7–12
From the Files of Madison Finn #2
Only the Lonely
Laura Dower
For the child feeling left out while everyone else is busy, this story validates the quiet ache of being alone during a
Ages 8–12
Busing Brewster
Richard Michelson
Brewster faces a tense first day at an integrated school in 1974, but finds an unexpected sanctuary and a kind voice wit
Ages 6–10
Biography for Kids
The Story of Benjamin Franklin
Shannon Anderson
From flying kites in storms to helping build a new country, the life of an iconic American inventor unfolds through his
Ages 6–9
My Father Knows the Names of Things
Jane Yolen
For children who are naturally curious about the world and look to their parents as a gateway to all its hidden wonders
Ages 3–7
