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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,511 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
432 books
4–7 yrs
2786 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Center of Everything
Linda Urban
For the child grappling with the weight of things left unsaid after a loss. A tender story about a girl navigating grief
Ages 8–12
The Unbearable Book Club for Unsinkable Girls
Julie Schumacher
For the teenager who feels like an outsider or is dreading a summer of forced social activities. A story about finding y
Ages 12–18
Hands Around the Library
Susan L. Roth, Karen Leggett Abouraya
For the child learning about the power of community and standing up for what they believe in during times of change.
Ages 5–10
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12–18 yrs
1663 books
Barefoot Anthologies
The Barefoot Book of Tropical Tales
Raouf Mama
For the child curious about the world, these vibrant stories offer a rhythmic journey through tropical lands while teach
Ages 8–12
Letters To My Mother
Teresa Cárdenas
For the child navigating the heavy silence of loss and searching for a way to keep their mother's memory alive while fin
Ages 9–12
One Last Word
Nikki Grimes
For the young person looking to find their voice by connecting with the past, this collection uses unique poetry to expl
Ages 10–17
Eye of the Wolf
Daniel Pennac
For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling to connect with someone very different from themselves. A quie
Ages 8–12
The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine
Mark Twain, Philip C. Stead
For the child who loves the magic of 'what if' and enjoys stories that feel like a secret conversation with a legendary
Ages 8–12
Some Kind of Happiness
Claire Legrand
For the child who carries a heavy sadness they cannot name. A moving story about processing depression and family secret
Ages 8–12
Dear Emma
Johanna Hurwitz
For the child navigating changes in their family and community while trying to stay connected to a friend who is far awa
Ages 8–12
Fresh Ink
Lamar Giles
For the teen seeking to see themselves and their world reflected in stories of joy, struggle, and identity by today's mo
Ages 12–18
Walking on the Boundaries of Change
Sara Holbrook
Honest poetry captures the shifting landscape of growing up, providing a voice for the personal changes and social press
Ages 11–16
Spinning Through the Universe
Helen Frost
The students and staff of Room 214 share their intersecting lives and private thoughts through a beautiful collection of
Ages 8–12
Jane, the Fox & Me
Fanny Britt
For the child who feels invisible at school or struggles with how they see themselves in the mirror. A tender look at fi
Ages 10–14
The Land of Forgotten Girls
Erin Entrada Kelly
For the child navigating a difficult home life who finds refuge in stories, this moving novel celebrates the bond betwee
Ages 8–12
Kiyoshi's Walk
Mark Karlins
Kiyoshi and his grandfather wander the city streets, turning everyday sights and sounds into beautiful haiku as they sea
Ages 4–8
Now Is Your Time! The African-American Struggle for Freedom
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader seeking to understand the roots of systemic struggle and the triumph of the human spirit through th
Ages 10–16
The Mailbox
Audrey Shafer
Gabe hides his uncle's death to avoid foster care, but his plan unravels when an anonymous note appears in the mailbox.
Ages 9–13
Red Bird Sings
Gina Capaldi, Q. L. Pearce
For the child who feels caught between different worlds or is searching for the courage to stand up for their heritage a
Ages 7–12
The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin
Cheryl Harness
Flying a kite in a thunderstorm was just one of many ways this famous printer and inventor used his curiosity to change
Ages 7–10
Ms. Snickle #1
The Secrets of Ms. Snickle's Class
Laurie Miller Hornik
The secrets in Ms. Snickle’s classroom are unlike any other, but Lacey’s quest to uncover them all might accidentally pu
Ages 8–12
Baby Professor
When Did Women Start to Vote?
Baby Professor
For the child grappling with big questions about fairness and freedom. This powerful memoir explores staying true to one
Ages 12–18
Chicana Falsa: And Other Stories of Death, Identity, and Oxnard
Michele M. Serros
Growing up in Oxnard, a young girl writes about the witty and sometimes painful reality of being caught between two diff
Ages 13–18
Chasing Starlight
Teri Bailey Black
For the teen seeking their own spotlight while navigating the high stakes of ambition, family secrets, and a dangerous m
Ages 13–18
