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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)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Magnolia Wu #2
The Moon Without Stars
Chanel Miller
Luna's quiet life making zines is turned upside down when a sudden brush with popularity forces her to choose between he
Ages 8–12
Shakespeare Retellings
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bruce Coville
Fairies and magic enchant a moonlit forest where the romantic fates of four young people are transformed in this clear p
Ages 7–12
The Dream Bearer
Walter Dean Myers
David encounters a mysterious old man in his neighborhood whose stories help him find a new way to understand his own fa
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
A powerful first-hand account follows one man's journey from the brutalities of birth into slavery to his daring escape
Ages 12–18
A Poem for Peter
Angela Davis Pinkney
A lyrical celebration of the life and legacy of Ezra Jack Keats, the creator who brought the snowy world of Peter to lif
Ages 5–9
The Elizabethans #1
The Playmaker
J. B. Cheaney
Fourteen-year-old Richard hunts for his missing father amidst the stage curtains and shadowy alleys of 1597 London, unco
Ages 10–14
How to Live Forever
Colin Thompson
For the child who asks big questions about life and death, or anyone enchanted by the idea of a secret world hidden deep
Ages 6–12
Prairie Songs
Pam Conrad
Life on the Nebraska prairie brings a mix of poetic beauty for young Louisa and a tragic, isolating madness for the doct
Ages 10–14
19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East
Naomi Shihab Nye
Palestinian and American perspectives intertwine in sixty moving poems that search for hope and peace in a world shaped
Ages 12–18
Miss Brooks #1
Miss Brooks Loves Books (and I Don't)
Barbara Bottner
Missy is certain that she hates every single book in the library until Miss Brooks challenges her to find the one story
Ages 4–8
Daddy Calls Me Man
Angela Johnson
For the child finding their place in the family through art and words. This gentle collection of poems celebrates the qu
Ages 4–8
The Book Rescuer
Sue Macy
For the child who loves to collect treasures or is curious about their family history, this story celebrates the courage
Ages 4–8
Ask Albert Einstein
Lynne Barasch
A seven-year-old girl sends a letter to the world's most famous scientist, Albert Einstein, hoping he can help her siste
Ages 6–9
Hard Love #2
Love & Lies
Ellen Wittlinger
Sixteen-year-old John searches for a sense of belonging as he navigates a complicated new connection with a fellow outsi
Ages 14–18
Grandaddy and Janetta #1
Grandaddy's Place
Helen V. Griffith
For the child who feels nervous or grumpy about visiting a new place or meeting a distant relative. This story gently ca
Ages 4–8
Through the Grapevine
Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss
Step behind the scenes of the legendary children's magazine that defined a generation with pop culture icons from M*A*S*
Ages 9–14
Breaking the News: What's Real, What's Not, and Why the Difference Matters
Robin Terry-Brown
For the digital native who needs to know what to believe online. This guide helps middle grade readers spot misinformati
Ages 10–15
This Star Won't Go Out
Esther Earl
The journals and sketches of Esther Earl reveal the vibrant spirit of the teenager who inspired the story of The Fault i
Ages 14–18
Fred Gwynne's Wordplay Books #1
The King Who Rained
Fred Gwynne
For the child who takes everything literally, this hilarious book explores the silly side of language through the many m
Ages 4–9
Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree
William Miller
After a painful loss, nine-year-old Zora remembers her mother's encouragement to dream big as she climbs a tall tree to
Ages 5–9
Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader seeking to understand their roots, this collection of voices captures the heartbeat, history, and v
Ages 10–16
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David Almond, Deborah Ellis, Eoin Colfer, Gregory Maguire, Linda Sue Park, Margo Lanagan, Nick Hornby, Roddy Doyle, Ruth Ozeki, Tim Wynne-Jones
A famous photographer leaves a legacy of seashells and cameras to his grandchildren, sparking a journey through his adve
Ages 10–14
The Witch Family
Eleanor Estes
For the child who finds magic in their own drawings and needs a safe space to explore the line between what is pretend a
Ages 6–10
American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
Jennifer Armstrong
One hundred true stories bring the past to life through a collection of fascinating tales that span the breadth of Ameri
Ages 8–12
