Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 12–18

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

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Cover of Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library

For the child asking why their history books leave people out, this poetic biography celebrates a hero who rescued stori

Ages 9–12

Emily the Strange #1

The Lost Days

Rob Reger, Jessica Gruner

For the teen who feels like an outsider and loves a good puzzle, this gothic mystery follows a girl rebuilding her ident

Ages 10–15

Dear Dr. King: Letters from Today's Children to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan Colbert, Ann McMillan Harms

For the child curious about Dr. King's lasting impact, this collection of letters from real students explores modern dre

Ages 8–12

Safari as a Way of Life

Jennifer New

For the teenager seeking a sense of purpose and a creative way to process the world's beauty and pain through art, activ

Ages 13–18

Bass Ackwards and Belly Up #1

Bass Ackwards and Belly Up

Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain

For the teenager grappling with the pressure of 'what's next' after high school and the courage required to choose an un

Ages 14–18

Apple (Skin to the Core)

Eric Gansworth

For the teenager navigating the complex intersection of heritage and modern life while healing from the weight of labels

Ages 14–18

Publishing Pioneers

Randolph Caldecott: Renowned British Illustrator

Rebecca Rowell

For the student who loves to draw and wonders how an artist becomes a legend. Discover the man behind the gold medal in

Ages 11–18

The Dalemark Quartet #3

The Spellcoats

Diana Wynne Jones

For the child who feels like an outsider within their own community, this lyrical quest follows siblings using ancient a

Ages 10–14

A Study in Drowning

Ava Reid

For the teen navigating environments where their voice is dismissed, this atmospheric mystery explores reclaiming one's

Ages 14–18

Great Achievement Awards

Coretta Scott King and the Story Behind the Coretta Scott King Award

John Bankston

For the young reader curious about how Black authors and artists are celebrated, this biography reveals Coretta Scott Ki

Ages 8–12

Kill Your Darlings

Yuvashri Harish

For the teen feeling the weight of being the perfect daughter while navigating social pressures and the darker side of h

Ages 14–18

Alyssa Bermudez Memoirs #1

Big Apple Diaries

Alyssa Bermudez

For the child processing a major community tragedy or navigating the complexities of a biracial identity while balancing

Ages 8–13

Un Lun Dun

China Miéville

For the child who feels like an outsider or is tired of 'chosen one' clichés, this story celebrates finding your own pat

Ages 10–14

The Claidi Journals #2

Wolf Star

Tanith Lee

For the reader who feels like they are being pulled in many directions, this adventure explores finding your own voice w

Ages 12–16

How Do I Draw These Memories?

Jonell Joshua

For teens navigating the complexities of a parent's mental illness, this moving graphic memoir explores the healing powe

Ages 14–18

Who Was?

Who Was Frederick Douglass?

April Jones Prince

For the child curious about history and justice, this biography follows Frederick Douglass's courageous journey from bon

Ages 8–12

Who Was?

Who Was Nellie Bly?

Margaret Gurevich, Who HQ

For the child who dreams of breaking barriers and seeking truth. This inspiring biography follows Nellie Bly's daring jo

Ages 8–12

Silly Verse for Kids

Spike Milligan

For the child who loves the absurd, these anarchic poems turn language into a playground of nonsense and laughter.

Ages 7–12

The Tightrope Walkers

David Almond

For the teen navigating the tug-of-war between a tough environment and their own sensitive, artistic dreams.

Ages 14–18

Who HQ

Who Is Oprah Winfrey?

Barbara Kramer, Who HQ

For the child who needs to see that their current circumstances don't define their future. A powerful look at how grit a

Ages 8–12

All the Wrong Questions #1

Who Could That Be at This Hour?

Lemony Snicket

For the child who asks too many questions and loves a mystery that does not wrap up neatly: a stylish, noir-inspired tal

For the teenager beginning to question authority and social norms, this story explores the tension between a pre-planned

Ages 12–18

Olive's Ocean

Kevin Henkes

For the child navigating the complex emotions of a classmate's passing, the sting of a first betrayal, and the bitterswe

Ages 10–14

The Ogress and the Orphans

Kelly Barnhill

For children observing unfairness or 'fake news' in the world, this sophisticated fable shows how kindness and truth can

Ages 8–13

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