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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,406 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
425 books
4–7 yrs
2754 books
8–11 yrs
3154 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
A Picture Book Biography #13
A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass
David A. Adler
Follow the journey of a man who escaped slavery to become one of the most powerful voices for freedom and abolition in t
Ages 6–10
P.S. I Like You
Kasie West
A chemistry desk becomes a secret mailbox when Lily discovers an anonymous student is finishing the song lyrics she scri
Ages 12–17
Under the Mesquite
Guadalupe Garcia McCall
Lupita balances the weight of caring for her seven siblings with her love of poetry and acting while her mother courageo
Ages 12–18
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12–18 yrs
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Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child discovering how their own family story fits into the grand tapestry of history and the enduring strength o
Ages 6–10
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book?
Lauren Child
After mistreating his books, a boy falls inside a world of fairy tales where his scribbles and folds have created a chao
Ages 5–9
You Are a Story
Bob Raczka
Identity and connection take center stage in this vibrant look at how we share our own histories and listen to the exper
Ages 4–8
Cici's Journal #1
Lost and Found
Joris Chamblain
Aspiring novelist Cici follows an old man carrying bright paint into the woods, piecing together clues from her scrapboo
Ages 8–12
A Boy Called Book
Vincent Ralph
Life is a story you can write however you want in this moving tribute to the way books inspire us, shape our hearts, and
Ages 4–8
Shadow Spinner
Susan Fletcher
Shahrazad is running out of stories to save her life, so young Marjan must brave a forbidden mission through the city to
Ages 10–14
Exceptional Asians
Laurence Yep
Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Laurence Yep felt caught between two worlds until he used his experiences as an outsider to write award-winning stories
Ages 7–10
Superdupers! Really Funny Real Words
Marvin Terban
Uncover the wacky histories behind everyday expressions like flip-flop and tutti frutti that make the English language s
Ages 7–11
The Young Hans Christian Andersen
Karen Hesse
Real-life moments from a young Danish boy's childhood serve as the secret sparks that eventually ignite his world-famous
Ages 7–10
Bad Kitty #8
Drawn to Trouble
Nick Bruel
Bad Kitty faces her most annoying opponent yet—the author—in a meta-adventure that shows how books are made while zombie
Ages 7–10
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
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
