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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(2902)
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(475)
Poetry
(234)
Middle Grade
(205)
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(152)
Early Readers
(39)
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3–5
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Archer's Goon
Diana Wynne Jones
When a silent giant moves into the Sykes' house and refuses to leave, thirteen-year-old Howard discovers his father is c
Ages 10–14
A Voice of Her Own: The Story of Phillis Wheatley, Slave Poet
Kathryn Lasky
Follow the remarkable true story of a girl brought to New England in 1761 who rose above enslavement to become America's
Ages 8–12
Punching the Air
Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam
Amal is a poet and artist whose life is upended by a biased system, forcing him to use his creative voice to maintain hi
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Ox, House, Stick: The History of Our Alphabet
Don Robb
Every letter has a secret past, tracing back to ancient Phoenician symbols, Greek scripts, and the clever inventions of
Ages 8–12
Eighteen Vats of Water
Ji-li Jiang
Young Xian practices calligraphy until his water vats run dry, balancing his father's legendary legacy with the drive to
Ages 5–10
The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury
Jack Prelutsky
Over 200 poems from modern masters celebrate the 20th century, capturing everything from quiet nature scenes to the joy
Ages 5–12
The Royal Fables: Stories From the Princes & Princesses of the Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital
For the family navigating a difficult medical journey, these creative stories written by young patients offer a window i
Ages 5–12
The Jolly Postman #1
The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters
Allan Ahlberg
Real envelopes tucked into the pages hold secret correspondence between Goldilocks, the Three Bears, and other famous fa
Ages 4–8
Singing with Elephants
Margarita Engle
In 1947, a young Cuban immigrant finds her voice through poetry and an unlikely friendship with a famous diplomat as the
Ages 8–12
Poetry Speaks to Children
Elise Paschen
Listen to the authors themselves read their own works in this vibrant collection that brings the rhythm and heart of poe
Ages 6–12
This Time It's Real
Ann Liang
Two talented seniors at an international school in Beijing strike a secret deal to boost their college chances, only to
Ages 12–18
According To Dhruv
Sangeetha Narayan
For the child curious about their heritage, this introduction to Marathi literature celebrates the vibrant language and
Ages 8–12
Fighting Words
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Della has always relied on her older sister Suki for protection, but after a family crisis, she realizes it is finally t
Ages 10–14
Dear America #12
I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly
Joyce Hansen
For the child exploring the meaning of autonomy and self-worth during a difficult transition in history. A young girl na
Ages 9–12
When You Reach Me
Rebecca Stead
Four mysterious letters containing secrets about the future pull Miranda into a race to prevent a tragedy in her New Yor
Ages 9–13
Caldecott Scott
Lori Lazo
For the child who pours their heart into every drawing, this story celebrates the joy of creative ambition and the grit
Ages 5–9
Carrie Wasserman #2
We Interrupt This Semester for an Important Bulletin
Ellen Conford
Carrie dives into investigative reporting to catch the eye of the school paper editor, only to find that real news leads
Ages 11–15
Communication
Aliki
From spoken words and written letters to the subtle signals of body language, we have countless ways to send messages to
Ages 4–9
Julia Redfern #2
Julia's Magic
Eleanor Cameron
For the child who has ever felt the crushing weight of a secret mistake and the frantic need to fix things before being
Ages 8–12
A Visit to Oma
Marisabina Russo
When a little girl visits her great-grandmother, she uses her imagination to translate an unfamiliar language into a sha
Ages 4–8
Tending to Grace
Kimberly Fusco
Cornelia is used to taking care of her mother, but being left with an eccentric aunt might finally force her to take car
Ages 12–17
First Biographies
Charles M. Schulz
Cheryl Carlson
For children who love Snoopy and Charlie Brown, this simple biography introduces the man who turned his imagination and
Ages 5–8
Adventures in Cartooning #1
Adventures in Cartooning
James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost
For the creative child who loves doodling but doesn't know how to start their own story, this guide turns comic-making i
Ages 7–12
Wearing My Mother's Heart
Sophia Thakur
For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood who needs to hear that their voice, their heritage, and their evolvi
Ages 14–18
