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Writing & Storytelling

Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

7,952 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs408 books

4–7 yrs2627 books

8–11 yrs3003 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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Gateway Biographies

Alice Walker: Author and Social Activist

Stephanie Fitzgerald

For the young reader seeking inspiration from a life of purpose, this biography explores how a girl from the rural South

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The Last Bookstore on Earth

Lily Braun-Arnold

For teens finding their way through climate anxiety and first love, this story explores how a safe haven can become a pl

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The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean

Hidden behind a locked door for years, Billy Dean emerges from his secret room into a broken world where he must face th

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12–18 yrs

1533 books

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25 Daring Dreamers

25 Women Who Dared to Create

Rebecca Stanborough

For the child who loves to draw, write, or sing and needs to see how iconic women turned their creative passions into a

Ages 8–12

Cover of Letters on the Most Common, As Well As Important, Occasions in Life, by Cicero, ... and Other Writers of Distinguished Merit; with Many Original Letters and Cards, by the Editor ... for the Use of Young Gentlemen and Ladies

Letters on the Most Common, As Well As Important, Occasions in Life, by Cicero, ... and Other Writers of Distinguished Merit; with Many Original Letters and Cards, by the Editor ... for the Use of Young Gentlemen and Ladies

For the young person learning to navigate social expectations and formal communication. This 18th-century guide teaches

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The Perilous Realm #2

The Fathomless Fire

For the young reader who feels like they don't quite fit into the 'ordinary' world and longs for a grander purpose or a

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Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up

Melissa Thomson

Panic sets in for Keena Ford when she accidentally leaves her private journal at a classmate's house, risking the exposu

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Laurie Halse Anderson

For the teenager processing past trauma or seeking the courage to speak up against injustice, this memoir offers a raw a

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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4

Teenage intellectual and poet Adrian Mole navigates the gloom of puberty, parents, and poetry in this hilariously honest

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Hidden Histories #4

Michaela MacColl

Emily and Charlotte Brontë step away from their writing desks to track a burglar and solve a suspicious death on the mis

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The Book of Dragons #7

The Town in the Library

Rosamund and Fabian build a sprawling metropolis out of library books, only to find themselves magically pulled inside t

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Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers

One hundred teenagers from all backgrounds share raw, honest poems about the messy reality of obsession, heartbreak, and

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F E G Ridiculous Poems for Intelligent Children

For the clever child who loves wordplay and puzzles: this witty collection uses 'ridiculous' logic to introduce middle-g

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The Carrie Diaries #1

The Carrie Diaries

Candace Bushnell

Before the big city, Carrie Bradshaw is just a small-town girl facing a senior year full of friendship betrayals and the

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The Memory Book

Facing a rare disorder that threatens her future, Sammie begins a journal to her future self to capture every precious m

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Angela Cervantes

For the child who struggles to find the right words or feels self-conscious about their accent, this story celebrates th

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Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook

Michael Garland

For the child who finds school a bit ordinary or needs a spark to ignite their love for reading by showing how stories c

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A Perfectly Messed-Up Story

Patrick McDonnell

Louie is frustrated when jelly and peanut butter messes start ruining his story, but he soon learns that a little chaos

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Nellie Bly: Reporter for the World

Martha E. Kendall

Elizabeth Seaman transformed into the fearless reporter Nellie Bly to chase world records and break boundaries in the hi

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Please Write in This Book

For the child navigating classroom drama or learning how to express themselves, this book shows how a shared notebook ca

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Material Detectives

Let's Look at a Comic Book

For the budding artist or young reader curious about how their favorite comic books are made, this guide explains panels

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Tell Me a Story

Cynthia Rothman

For the early learner discovering the magic of their own voice, this gentle reader builds confidence through the shared

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Don't Call Me Sidney

A poetry-writing pig is tired of his name only rhyming with kidney, but his quest for a new identity leads to a hilariou

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Yours from the Tower

For the teen feeling the weight of sudden adulthood and the distance of childhood friends as they navigate life's first