Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 12–18

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

4,387 books

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The Shakespeare Stealer #2

Shakespeare's Scribe

For the child searching for where they belong, this immersive journey through Elizabethan England explores the meaning o

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Zia Erases the World

For the child grappling with the 'Shady Place' of depression and wishing they could simply delete their difficult feelin

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Sheila O'Connor

For the child navigating a sudden family change who finds solace in quiet observation and the power of their own creativ

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Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

For the family looking to celebrate Black heritage through the soulful rhythms of poetry, capturing both the joys of nat

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The Unofficial Lola Bay Fan Club

For the child navigating a summer of big changes who needs to see that even when parents separate, new friendships and c

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Eats, Shoots & Leaves #2

The Girl's Like Spaghetti: Why, You Can't Manage Without Apostrophes!

For the child who loves wordplay or struggles with grammar, this book uses hilarious side-by-side comparisons to show wh

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Adventures in Cartooning #1

Adventures in Cartooning

James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost

For the creative child who loves doodling but doesn't know how to start their own story, this guide turns comic-making i

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Mercy Otis Warren Author and Historian

Jennifer Blizin Gillis

For the student who wants to see themselves in history: discover the woman whose poems and plays fueled the American Rev

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The Strange Night Writing of Jessamine Colter

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child grappling with the concept of life's end, this gentle story uses a touch of magic to explore legacy, prepa

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If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility

Charles Waters, Irene Latham

For children who need help seeing the magic in ordinary life, this collection explores how 'best days' come in many form

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Yours from the Tower

For the teen feeling the weight of sudden adulthood and the distance of childhood friends as they navigate life's first

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Jennifer Mathieu

For the teen girl finding her voice in a world that feels unfair, this story captures the spark of standing up for yours

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Mary Blount Christian

For the young dreamer feeling trapped by circumstance, this story follows Ginny Ruth as she finds hope through writing a

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Cilla Lee-Jenkins #2

For the child adjusting to a new sibling while navigating their own unique cultural identity and big dreams of being hea

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Publishing Pioneers

John Newbery: Father of Children's Literature

Shirley Granahan

For the curious student who loves books and wants to know why children's stories look the way they do today. Discover th

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Tending to Grace

For the teenager who feels invisible or struggles to speak up, this story explores finding your voice when your world ha

Cover of This Is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and Forgiveness

This Is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and Forgiveness

For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or the difficulty of forgiving a friend, this collection uses poetr

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Adventure in the City of Stories

For the child who loves getting lost in their own imagination and needs to see how their unique perspective can change t

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Likely Story #2

All That Glitters

David Van Etten

For the teenager juggling too many responsibilities who feels the pressure to perform while longing for a simpler, more

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For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of fifth grade, from changing friend groups to the pressure of being

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A Reporter's Story #1

Kennedy Assassinated! The World Mourns

Wilborn Hampton

For the middle-grade reader curious about how news is made, this firsthand reporter's account explores the confusion and

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For the teenager navigating the intense transition from high school to adulthood while trying to find their creative voi

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The Private Notebook of Katie Roberts, Age 11

For the child navigating a blended family or a major move, this diary-style story offers a safe space to process grief a

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Paisley Hanover #3

Paisley Hanover Acts Out

For the teenager who feels trapped by social labels and wants to find their voice, this story explores the power and pit