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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+
A Caribbean Dozen Poems from Caribbean Poets
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
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1663 books
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
Hank Zipzer #1
Niagara Falls, or Does It?
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
Writing a simple essay feels impossible for Hank, but his attempt to build a creative alternative leads to a disaster th
Ages 8–12
The Little Green Dragon Steps Out
Klaus Baumgart
Anna’s room becomes a midnight playground when a little green dragon escapes the pages of his book for a night of magic.
Ages 3–7
The Greatest Thing
Sarah Winifred Searle
Sophomore year starts in lonely silence after Winifred's friends transfer, but art class offers a fresh start with new c
Ages 14–18
Hollow Fires
Samira Ahmed
For teens grappling with the reality of hate in their communities, this mystery follows a young journalist seeking the t
Ages 14–18
Anansi Does the Impossible! An Ashanti Tale
Verna Aardema
Anansi and his clever wife use their wits to trick the Sky God and reclaim the stories that belong to their people in th
Ages 4–8
All the Wrong Questions #1
Who Could That Be at This Hour?
Lemony Snicket
A young apprentice in a secret organization starts asking dangerous questions in a fading town. This is the suspicious b
Ages 8–12
Behind the Scenes
Early Times
For the curious child who wants to know how the news actually gets to their TV screen, this guide demystifies the fast p
Ages 8–12
Poems of A. Nonny Mouse
Jack Prelutsky
Whimsical illustrations breathe new life into classic rhymes and traditional verses curated by a very clever, very liter
Ages 4–9
The Library of Broken Worlds
Alaya Dawn Johnson
In a library of ever-changing tunnels, the daughter of a god must uncover buried atrocities to stop an ancient war deity
Ages 14–18
The Cow-Tail Switch And Other West African Stories
Harold Courlander, George Herzog
Trickster turtles and clever hunters roam the forests and plains in these seventeen Ashanti tales that explain how the w
Ages 8–12
Amber and Clay
Laura Amy Schlitz
A Thracian slave boy and a wild aristocratic girl are bound by destiny in ancient Greece, finding a friendship that tran
Ages 10–15
Sisters of Gold and Silver #1
A Sky Painted Gold
Laura Wood
For the reader dreaming of a more glamorous life who is beginning to navigate the complexities of identity, social circl
Ages 13–18
How to Love You When You're Gone
Gabriela Gonzales
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief while trying to keep their heart open to new love and family conne
Ages 14–18
Dear Dr. King: Letters from Today's Children to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan Colbert, Ann McMillan Harms
Today's children share their modern hopes, wisdom, and dreams for the future in these heartfelt and poetic letters addre
Ages 8–12
The Flight of Red Bird: The Life of Zitkala-Sa
Doreen Rappaport
The letters and stories of Zitkala-Sa reveal the powerful life of a Yankton Indian woman standing at the crossroads of t
Ages 10–14
And They Were Roommates
Page Powars
Charlie’s plan to lay low at his new academy hits a snag when he is roomed with the boy who broke his heart—and who does
Ages 13–18
Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad
James Rumford
As bombs fall on Baghdad, young Ali finds a quiet refuge in the sweeping, gliding strokes of calligraphy, creating art t
Ages 6–10
Grace #3
Encore, Grace!
Mary Hoffman
For the child learning to navigate a changing world, Grace uses her vibrant imagination to process new friends, neighbor
Ages 7–10
