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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
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Islandborn
Junot Díaz
For the child exploring their family's roots, this vibrant story celebrates how memory and imagination can bridge the ga
Ages 5–8
Pioneers of Children's Books #1
Tomfoolery!
Michelle Markel
Randolph Caldecott brings energy and wit to the page, showing how his exuberant drawings transformed children's books in
Ages 6–10
Letters from the Corrugated Castle
Joan W. Blos
Thirteen-year-old Eldora travels from Massachusetts to the chaos of 1850s San Francisco, finding her voice through lette
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Dragon Dave the (Not-So) Brave
Alex Latimer
For the child who feels pressured to be 'tough' or 'brave' in ways that don't feel natural to them.
Ages 5–8
Big Words #17
Ruth Objects
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and needs to see how persistence and using your voice can change the w
Ages 6–10
I Wrote You a Note
Lizi Boyd
A wayward little note passes from hand to hand as a turtle, a duck, and a spider each find a clever new way to use it.
Ages 2–5
Love Letters for Joy
Melissa See
Joy is determined to be her school's first disabled valedictorian, but anonymous love letters from a mysterious rival mi
Ages 12–18
Who HQ
Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
An orphaned immigrant rises from the West Indies to become a key Revolutionary leader and the first U.S. Secretary of th
Ages 8–12
The Alphabet from Z to A (With Much Confusion on the Way)
Judith Viorst
Go backward through the alphabet to see why English spelling is so strange, with verses that point out the confusing rul
Ages 6–10
An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason
Virginia Boecker
To avenge her father, Lady Katherine disguises herself as a boy and joins Shakespeare's acting troupe to get close enoug
Ages 13–18
Who Was?
What Is the Story of Anne of Green Gables?
Ellen Labrecque
An imaginative orphan sent to Prince Edward Island becomes an inspiring literary icon in this history of the character f
Ages 8–12
Kill Your Darlings
Yuvashri Harish
Thulasi accidentally summons a horde of storybook monsters and a vengeful author on Halloween, leaving her until midnigh
Ages 14–18
Matched #1
Matched
Ally Condie
In a world of perfect matches, Cassia faces an impossible choice when a second face flashes on her screen, challenging e
Ages 12–18
Toning the Sweep
Angela Johnson
In the quiet heat of the desert, fourteen-year-old Emmie records her dying grandmother's stories to capture a family his
Ages 12–16
Iron Hearted Violet
Kelly Barnhill
A clever princess and a cowardly dragon stumble upon a forbidden book that could release an ancient evil trapped within
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Elena Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious preschooler who loves to play pretend, this book explores a world of career possibilities through a youn
Ages 2–5
Spelling It Out
Margaret Finnegan
For the child who uses precise hobbies to navigate messy emotions, this story explores finding your own voice when famil
Ages 8–12
Brave Like My Brother
Marc Tyler Nobleman
For the child finding their courage while a loved one is far away. Charlie gains the strength to face a local bully thro
Ages 8–12
A Caribbean Dozen
John Agard, Grace Nichols
Thirteen poets share the warmth of the sun and the rhythm of the islands through vivid memories of growing up in the Car
Ages 8–12
The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
Helen Rutter
A boy with a stammer dreams of standing on stage and making people laugh in this moving story about finding your voice.
Ages 8–12
Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag
Adèle Geras, Anne Fine, Henrietta Branford, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman, Tony Mitton, Alan Garner, Berlie Doherty, Gillian Cross, Kit Wright, Michael Morpurgo, Susan Gates, Linda Newbery
For the child who loves the magic of 'once upon a time' but wants to see themselves in the story. These fresh takes on o
Ages 8–12
I Want to be
Thylias Moss
A young girl dreams beyond the ordinary, using poetic words to imagine a future where she can be as vast and kind as the
Ages 4–8
Jason and the Bard
Kate Gilmore
A summer working at a Shakespeare festival brings romance, new friendships, and a chance for Jason to find his place on
Ages 12–16
Apple: Skin to the Core
Eric Gansworth
Verse and imagery collide in this powerful reclamation of identity, tracing the legacy of government boarding schools an
Ages 14–18
