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Writing & Storytelling
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
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Chapter Books
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Early Readers
(39)
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Children of the Gold Rush
Claire Rudolf Murphy, Jane G. Haigh
Real diaries and personal journals reveal the gritty daily lives, hardships, and quiet hopes of children living through
Ages 8–12
Homebody
Theo Parish
High school rules and haircuts become milestones in this intimate memoir about the patient, hopeful journey of finding a
Ages 12–18
Dissected Lives
Women in History
Dissected Lives
For siblings navigating the transition from childhood to adulthood while finding their own voices within a tight-knit, l
Ages 10–18
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
The EMOTIONS Book
Laura Humphrey
For the teenager navigating the complex world of high school cliques, social status, and the emotional fallout of broken
Ages 14–18
Witch Hazel
Molly Idle
For the child curious about their family history and the magic of shared stories, this lyrical tale explores how memorie
Ages 4–8
Dear Mr. Blueberry
Simon James
For the child who possesses a boundless imagination and a persistent heart, even when adults offer logic and facts inste
Ages 4–8
My Favorite Future
Portia Bright Pittman
For the child who loves to ask "what will I be when I grow up," this vibrant book turns future-planning into a joyful, i
Ages 3–8
Julia Redfern #5
The Private Worlds of Julia Redfern
Eleanor Cameron
Julia navigates a pivotal fifteenth year marked by her first romance, creative breakthroughs, and the steady support of
Ages 12–16
The Illustrated Man
Ray Bradbury
A mysterious traveler carries a living canvas of tattoos that each come to life to tell a different, haunting story of t
Ages 13–18
The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales
Stefano Vitale
Stunning turquoise and earth-toned art brings to life Indigenous legends of trickster rabbits, buffalo protectors, and t
Ages 7–12
Wings of Love
Staci J. Allen
For the teen or young adult grappling with intense existential questions, societal rebellion, and the raw, unpolished re
Ages 17–18
I Believe in Unicorns
Michael Morpurgo
An eight-year-old boy living through the darkness of war finds a glimmer of hope and magic when he learns that stories c
Ages 7–10
The Kids' Guide to Sports
The Kids' Guide to Sports Media
Shane Frederick
Franky Pierson must face the chilling truth about her mother’s disappearance and her father’s dark role in it through th
Ages 8–12
Sweetness #2
Raising Sweetness
Diane Stanley
Living with an unconventional housekeeper and seven other orphans, Sweetness discovers that learning to read is the key
Ages 4–8
Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
A mother and child navigate a new country and find a sanctuary of stories and strength within the walls of a public libr
Ages 4–8
Black Troubadour: Langston Hughes
Charlemae Hill Rollins
African American life and universal human values shine through in this celebrated biography of one of the most influenti
Ages 11–15
The Letter Writer
Ann Rinaldi
For the teen grappling with the weight of family secrets and the moral complexity of history, this novel explores the bu
Ages 12–17
The Lightning Queen
Laura Resau
A lifelong friendship begins in the mountains of Mexico when a young Mixtec boy meets a girl who calls herself the Gypsy
Ages 8–12
The Stone Girl's Story
Sarah Beth Durst
A girl carved from stone must leave her mountain home to find help before the magical marks that give her life fade away
Ages 8–12
Becoming Madeleine
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Léna Roy
The visionary author of A Wrinkle in Time grew from a girl fascinated by science and faith into a writer who changed the
Ages 8–12
You Can't Say That!: Writers for Young People Talk About Censorship, Free Expression, and the Stories They Have to Tell
Leonard Marcus, Editor
Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian speculative fiction novel by the English writer George Orwe
Ages 12–18
Scraps of Time #3
A Song for Harlem
Patricia C. McKissack
Lilly Belle travels to 1928 Harlem for a summer writers' workshop where she learns the power of storytelling under the g
Ages 8–12
16 Words
Lisa Rogers
For the child who notices the small details in the world and wonders how a simple moment can become a lasting piece of a
Ages 4–8
The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the child who carries a heavy secret or feels they must hide their family's financial struggles from their peers at
Ages 8–12
