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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about writing & storytelling recommended for kids ages 12–18.

5,282 books

Cover of The Tighty Whitey Spider: And More Wacky Animal Poems I Totally Made Up

The Tighty Whitey Spider: And More Wacky Animal Poems I Totally Made Up

For the child who loves to giggle at the absurd, these zany poems use silly animals to turn reading time into a laugh-ou

Cover of Hannah Sharpe Cartoon Detective

Hannah Sharpe Cartoon Detective

For the child who notices the tiny details others miss and loves to express their unique perspective through art.

Cover of The Wallypug of Why

The Wallypug #1

The Wallypug of Why

For the inquisitive child who never stops asking why, this whimsical classic turns endless curiosity into a grand advent

Cover of What Happened to Cass McBride?

What Happened to Cass McBride?

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Gail Giles

For the teenager navigating the heavy consequences of social cruelty and the desperate need for resilience when facing a

Ages 14–18

Cover of You May Already Be a Winner

You May Already Be a Winner

For the child taking on big responsibilities at home or wondering when things will get easier. A moving look at finding

Cover of Bride of Slug Man

Kate Walden Directs #2

Bride of Slug Man

For the child navigating the highs and lows of middle school friendships and the pressure of trying out for a big new op

Cover of Story Painter The Life of Jacob Lawrence

Story Painter The Life of Jacob Lawrence

For the child who loves to draw and wants to see how a boy from Harlem turned his everyday observations into world-famou

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Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery #5

Myrtle, Means, and Opportunity

Elizabeth C. Bunce

For the precocious child who loves outsmarting adults, this Victorian mystery celebrates sharp wits, scholarly curiosity

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Maggie Valley #1

Gentle's Holler

For the child navigating a crowded home or family illness, this story highlights the beauty of resilience and the deep b

Cover of Countdown to Independence: A Revolution of Ideas in England and Her American Colonies, 1760-1776

Countdown to Independence: A Revolution of Ideas in England and Her American Colonies, 1760-1776

Natalie S. Bober

For the teen seeking to understand the 'why' behind history, this deep dive explores the clashing ideas and personalitie

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Historical Diaries #3

For the child curious about how kids lived in the past, this immersive diary explores resilience and daily life in the a

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A Tale Dark and Grimm #2

In a Glass Grimmly

For the adventurous reader who finds typical fairy tales too sugar-coated, this darkly funny journey explores what happe

Cover of Dear Blue Sky

For the child feeling the weight of a family member's absence or the anxiety of global news. This story bridges the gap

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The Summer We Found the Baby

For the child curious about history and the power of small acts of kindness during difficult times, like when a loved on

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Watch the Sky #2

Kirsten Hubbard

For the child who has begun to question what they've been told and is learning to trust their own eyes. A story about fi

Cover of What Lives in the Woods

What Lives in the Woods

For the child feeling lonely and out of place after a move to a secluded new home, this spooky mystery turns isolation i

Cover of Straydog

For the teenager who feels like an outsider and struggles to let people in. A raw, poetic look at how caring for a hurt

Cover of Who Was Lucille Ball?

Who Was Lucille Ball?

Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso

For the child who loves to make people laugh, this biography shows how a determined girl became the Queen of Comedy and

Cover of Anxious Hearts

For the teen processing the intensity of first love and the ache of separation. This lyrical story explores how deep con

Cover of Maze Monster

Igor's Lab of Fear

For the adventurous reader who needs to build confidence in their own problem solving skills when things get a little sp

Cover of Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen

Dork Diaries #9

Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen

Rachel Renee Russell

For the middle-schooler navigating the highs and lows of social hierarchies and the sting of a rival's betrayal.

Cover of A Time for Courage: The Suffragette Diary of Kathleen Bowen

Dear America #31

A Time for Courage: The Suffragette Diary of Kathleen Bowen

For the child curious about how rights are won and the grit required to stand up for what is fair, even when the world s

Cover of Reached

For the teen navigating complex loyalties and the weight of responsibility while fighting for a more just world.

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Voices of the American Revolution

Stories from the Battlefields

Lois Miner Huey

For the student curious about the real faces of history, this collection uses primary sources to reveal how children nav