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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,404 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
425 books
4–7 yrs
2754 books
8–11 yrs
3154 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Poems for Tortured Souls
Liz Ison
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first love, heartbreak, and the moody aesthetic of self-discovery through
Ages 12–18
Famous Figures of the Civil War Era
Harriet Beecher Stowe: Abolition Advocate
Brenda Haugen
For the child curious about how a single voice can change history: discover how Harriet Beecher Stowe's writing fueled t
Ages 9–14
My Ol' Man
Patricia Polacco
A young girl spends a summer in Michigan captivated by her father's tall tales and the promise of a mysterious, magical
Ages 4–9
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Walt Whitman: Words for America
Barbara Kerley
Meet the poet who cared for soldiers on Civil War battlefields and captured the heartbeat of a growing nation through hi
Ages 7–12
Likely Story #1
Likely Story
David Van Etten
For the teen navigating the pressure of a public persona, this story explores the blurry boundary between private identi
Ages 12–17
This Book Wants
This Book Wants to Be a Witch
Elisa Anderson
For the child who feels like an outsider and is looking for where they truly belong. This whimsical story follows a litt
Ages 6–10
Amber on the Mountain
Tony Johnston
High on an isolated mountain, Amber's world opens up when a new friend from the city encourages her to master the magic
Ages 5–9
Megan's Beat
Lou Willett Stanek
Thirteen-year-old Megan tries to find her place at a huge new high school, but her secret gossip column for the local pa
Ages 11–15
Belzhar
Meg Wolitzer
Grieving the loss of her boyfriend, Jam Gallahue discovers a mysterious journal assignment that opens a doorway to a rea
Ages 14–18
The Library Card
Jerry Spinelli
A mysterious blue card appearing by magic connects four strangers, acting as a ticket to a future they never imagined po
Ages 8–12
Raining Cats & Dogs
Will Moses
Butterflies in your stomach and cold feet get a humorous folk-art makeover in this playful look at the strange phrases w
Ages 6–11
The Keeper of Wild Words
Brooke Smith
For the curious child who loves exploring the backyard, this story inspires a deep appreciation for the specific names o
Ages 4–8
Down in the Woods at Sleepytime
Carole Lexa Schaefer
The forest is full of baby animals who aren't ready for bed until Grandma Owl arrives with the promise of a story to cha
Ages 2–5
The Day They Came to Arrest the Book
Nat Hentoff
Tensions boil over at a high school when a classic novel faces a censorship challenge, forcing students to weigh free sp
Ages 12–18
The Way to Bea
Kat Yeh
Bea hides haikus written in invisible ink to cope with a changing home life, only to find a mysterious reply that leads
Ages 8–12
Lottie and Herbie #3
A Cake for Herbie
Petra Mathers
For the child who has felt misunderstood or mocked for their unique creative voice, this story celebrates finding the fr
Ages 4–8
The Rosemary Spell
Virginia Zimmerman
For the child who feels invisible or worries about being forgotten, this mystery uses the power of words to explore how
Ages 8–12
L Is for Lollygag Quirky Words for a Clever Tongue
Chronicle Books
For the child who loves the sound of funny words and the cleverness of a well-placed insult or exclamation.
Ages 7–12
Pages & Co. #1
The Bookwanderers
Anna James
For the child who finds a home in the pages of a book, this story captures the magic of getting lost in a story and the
Ages 8–12
From E to You
Chris d'Lacey, Linda Newbery
For the teenager grappling with a recent loss or family secrets. This email-based story follows two teens finding connec
Ages 12–16
The Bone Sparrow
Zana Fraillon
Behind the fences of a detention center, Subhi finds freedom through his mother’s magical stories of the Night Sea and t
Ages 10–14
Dear Annie
Judith Caseley
A lifetime of love unfolds through the mailbox in this collection of postcards and letters shared between Annie and her
Ages 4–8
Obviously: Stories from My Timeline
Akilah Hughes
Akilah shares hilarious, honest essays about moving from a small Kentucky town to New York City to chase her dreams of w
Ages 12–18
Uncle Smoke Stories
Roger Welsch
Uncle Smoke recounts the clever and mischievous exploits of Coyote the trickster in these four traditional stories of th
Ages 8–12
