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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)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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The Library of Ever #1
The Library of Ever
Zeno Alexander
For the child whose curiosity knows no bounds and who finds magic in every discovery. This adventure celebrates the endl
Ages 8–12
The Storyteller
written and illustrated by Evan Turk
For the child who needs to see how their voice and imagination can impact the world around them, even in the face of a b
Ages 4–8
Wait! I Want to Tell You a Story
written and ill. by Tom Willans
For the child who has a big story to tell and can't wait for a turn to speak. A funny look at learning when to talk and
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Max's Words
Kate Banks
For the child who feels overlooked by older siblings or is looking for their own unique way to express themselves and th
Ages 4–8
Tempo Change
Barbara Hall
For the child who loves imagining what goes on behind the scenes of their favorite stories and dreams of making their ow
Ages 8–12
I See I Learn
Write On, Carlos!
Stuart J. Murphy
For the child who is hesitant to start writing or wants to share their thoughts in more than one language.
Ages 3–6
Nightbooks
J. A. White
Nightbooks
Ages 8–12
Write Before Your Eyes
Lisa Williams Kline
Step into the world of pulp fiction with the creator of Conan the Barbarian and the father of the sword and sorcery genr
Ages 8–12
A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
Jennifer Bryant
A young boy who loves roaming the New Jersey woods grows up to be both a dedicated doctor and a world-renowned poet.
Ages 7–11
J.R.R. Tolkien
Alexandra Wallner
For the child who loves getting lost in stories: discover how a young boy's love for languages and nature grew into the
Ages 6–10
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
Alicia D. Williams
For the child who loves to tell tall tales and needs to know that their unique voice and curiosity are powerful tools fo
Ages 4–8
Totally Confidential
Sally Warner
For the child who loves solving problems and wants to be the go-to person for advice, but learns that keeping secrets is
Ages 8–12
Dying to Know You
Aidan Chambers
Dying to Know You
Ages 14–18
Once Upon a Book
Grace Lin, Kate Messner
Alice steps right into the pages of her favorite book, riding camels through deserts and swimming under the sea before r
Ages 4–8
Lost in Lexicon
Pendred Noyce
For the child who enjoys logic puzzles and wordplay, this adventure transforms math and grammar concepts into a tangible
Ages 9–13
The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy)
Barbara Kerley
Thirteen-year-old Susy Clemens writes a secret biography of her famous father, Mark Twain, capturing the funny, private
Ages 7–12
Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus, The
Jen Bryant
A shy boy who loved making lists grew up to create the world's most famous book of words, proving how powerful the right
Ages 7–12
Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People
Monica Brown
For the young dreamer who finds magic in everyday objects and the beauty of nature. This lyrical biography celebrates ho
Ages 4–8
One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor
Richard Michelson
The daughter of Jewish immigrants in early 20th-century New York grows up to transform her family's experiences into bel
Ages 6–9
Call Me Al
Wali Shah and Eric Walters
For the child finding their voice through art while balancing the expectations of family, faith, and fitting in at a new
Ages 9–12
What Do Authors Do?
Eileen Christelow
Humorous cartoon illustrations go behind the scenes to show how writers turn a simple idea into a finished picture book
Ages 6–10
Skellig #2
My Name is Mina
David Almond
For the creative child who feels like an outsider and finds wonder in the quiet parts of the world. Mina's journal celeb
Ages 10–14
Words in Deep Blue
Cath Crowley
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief or the ache of a first love that went unspoken. A beautiful look at
Ages 14–18
I Wanna #1
I Wanna Iguana
Karen Kaufman Orloff
Alex wages a persistent and hilarious campaign to get a pet iguana, trading notes with his mom to prove he has what it t
Ages 4–8
