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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Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here

For the teen navigating the intense world of online fandom while struggling to find their place in the physical halls of

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The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs

Betty G. Birney

For the child who feels bored by their own neighborhood, this heartwarming story shows how curiosity can turn a dusty sm

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Fly by Night #1

Frances Hardinge

For the precocious reader who feels the weight of adult secrets and seeks the power to speak their own truth in a world

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Knock at a Star

X. J. Kennedy, Dorothy M. Kennedy

For the child who thinks poetry is boring or difficult, this classic anthology makes short, snappy, and surprising poems

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Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?

Pamela D. Pollack, Meg Belviso

For the child who loves creating their own worlds, this biography explores how a boy's passion for languages led him to

Cover of The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems

The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems

For the child who claims they don't like poetry, this clever collection proves that poems are hidden everywhere: from gr

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A Pack of Liars

For the child who finds everyday life a bit dull and loves to embellish the truth, this story explores the messy consequ

Cover of Ruby Electric

For the child processing a parent's long-term absence or family mysteries through creative outlets like writing and movi

Cover of Scar

For the teenager grappling with their family legacy and the pressure to choose a side, this finale explores how to defin

Cover of Ten-word Tiny Tales To Inspire and Unsettle

Ten-word Tiny Tales To Inspire and Unsettle

For the creative child who loves spooky stories but has a short attention span, these micro-tales use exactly ten words

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Bambert's Book of Missing Stories

For the quiet child who finds solace in their own imagination, this lyrical story explores the beauty of sharing our inn

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The Silver Pencil

Alice Dalgliesh

For the young girl finding her voice and place in the world, this story of a girl moving across continents explores how

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Cathy Leonard #1

Cathy Leonard Calling

Catherine Woolley

For the child who is eager to take on adult responsibilities but struggles to keep up with school and family life.

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Booker Jones #2

Fur-Ever Yours, Booker Jones

For the child feeling overlooked or frustrated by family changes, this funny story uses creative writing to process the

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For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and the urge to create. This novel in verse explores the early year

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For the teen who questions everything they read online. Follow a determined student reporter as she fights local hysteri

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Writer's Toolbox

Writing Your Own Research Report

For the student facing their first big school project. This friendly guide breaks down the intimidating task of writing

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For the teen finding their voice when others try to silence it. A small town boy fights to keep his favorite books on li

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Jean Little's Memoirs #1

Little by Little: A Writer's Education

For the child who feels like an outsider because of a disability or physical difference, this moving memoir explores fin

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King of the Mild Frontier: An Ill-Advised Autobiography

For the teen who feels like a misfit, this honest memoir uses humor and sports to show how childhood blunders can fuel a

Cover of The Bronze Pen

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

For the child grappling with family worries who wishes they could write a better reality. This magical tale explores the

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For the child who loves to ask 'why' and feels restricted by rules, this story explores the vital importance of having t

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Jack's Black Book

For the adolescent finding their voice through writing while navigating a chaotic home life and the hilariously cringey

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Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award

For the child who loves the library or the student curious about the people behind their favorite award-winning books.