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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,391 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
425 books
4–7 yrs
2754 books
8–11 yrs
3148 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Laughing out Loud, I Fly
Juan Felipe Herrera
For the child exploring their roots, these energetic bilingual poems celebrate the warmth of family and the vibrant land
Ages 8–12
Shatter Me #1
Shatter Me
Tahereh Mafi
Juliette’s touch is lethal, a power she views as a curse until she is forced to decide if she will be a weapon or a surv
Ages 14–18
101 Ways to Bug Your... #1
101 Ways to Bug Your Parents
Lee Wardlaw
Stuck in a creative writing class instead of on vacation, twelve-year-old Steve launches a wacky moneymaking scheme to m
Ages 8–12
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Completely Cassidy #2
Star Reporter
Tamsyn Murray
Cassidy finally finds her spark as a school reporter, but her big break turns into a disaster when her secret gossip is
Ages 9–12
Anybody Shining
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Through heartfelt letters to her cousin, twelve-year-old Arie Mae paints a picture of daily life in a North Carolina mou
Ages 8–12
Maple Mehta-Cohen #1
Welcome Back, Maple Mehta-Cohen
Kate McGovern
For the child who feels like they are falling behind or hiding a struggle at school. This story celebrates the many ways
Ages 8–12
Best Friends in the Universe
Stephanie Watson
Hector and Louie are writing a book about their perfect friendship, but the project is at risk when they start revealing
Ages 4–8
Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?
Patricia C. McKissack
Follow the life of a legendary orator and activist who rose from slavery to become a powerful voice for women's rights a
Ages 8–14
One Girl
Andrea Beaty
A single book lights a spark in one girl, leading her to write a story that travels the world and inspires children ever
Ages 4–8
A Home for Mr. Emerson
Barbara Kerley
Ralph Waldo Emerson traded city life for the deep woods and open fields, building a meaningful life centered on nature,
Ages 7–10
The Midnight Library
Kazuno Kohara
A little librarian and three assistant owls keep things quiet in a cozy library that only opens at night, until some ani
Ages 3–6
Who Was?
Who Was Sojourner Truth?
Yona Zeldis McDonough
Long before the modern civil rights movement, a woman named Belle escaped slavery and changed her name to travel the cou
Ages 8–12
My Australian Story #11
Our Don Bradman
Peter Allen
Cricket-obsessed Victor moves to Sydney during the Great Depression, hoping for a chance to see his hero Don Bradman fac
Ages 9–13
A Million Fish...More or Less
Patricia McKissack
Hugh Thomas heads to the Bayou Clapateaux to catch a few fish but ends up catching a giant tall tale in this imaginative
Ages 4–9
Willy and Bobo #2
I'll Save You Bobo!
Eileen Rosenthal, Marc Rosenthal
Willy writes a story to get revenge on Earl, but as Earl keeps ruining the plot, the two discover they have more in comm
Ages 3–7
Usborne Young Reading
Romeo and Juliet
Anna Claybourne, William Shakespeare
For the child navigating intense friendships and family rivalries, this accessible retelling introduces the power of loy
Ages 7–11
Zilot & Other Important Rhymes
Bob Odenkirk
Silly, rhyming, and full of heart, these whimsical poems invite families to laugh together at the joyful nonsense of lif
Ages 6–10
Love, Mouserella
David Ezra Stein
Mouserella misses her grandmother terribly, so she sits down to share her city life through a heartfelt, handmade letter
Ages 3–7
Tony Baloney #4
Pen Pal
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Tony Baloney is determined to find a friend for life during pen pal month at school in this sweet story about making con
Ages 6–9
The Best Part of Me
Wendy Ewald
Celebrate the skin you are in with this collection of children's own words and photos exploring body positivity and self
Ages 5–10
The Private Notebook of Katie Roberts, Age 11
Amy Hest
For the child navigating a blended family or a major move, this diary-style story offers a safe space to process grief a
Ages 8–12
Nappy Hair
Carolivia Herron
A lively backyard picnic becomes the stage for a rhythmic celebration of heritage as family and friends admire a young g
Ages 4–8
Under the Wolf, Under the Dog
Adam Rapp
Sixteen-year-old Steve Nugent navigates the cold, icy landscape of winter while reflecting on his identity, his health,
Ages 14–18
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3
The Last Straw
Jeff Kinney
Middle-schooler Greg Heffley records his daily struggles as he navigates family pressure and the looming threat of being
Ages 8–12
