Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about writing & storytelling recommended for kids ages 8–11.

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Cover of Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth

For the child who loves to doodle, write, or dream, this stunning collection invites young readers to find their own voi

Ages 8–12

The Perilous Realm #3

The Tree of Story

Thomas Wharton

For the reader who finds magic in every library, this adventure explores the bravery needed to save the world of stories

Ages 10–14

Writer's Toolbox

Writing Your Own Research Report

Nancy Loewen

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

Ages 8–12

World of Language #4

Up, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs

Ruth Heller

For the student who wants to make their writing more descriptive and exciting. This beautifully illustrated guide makes

Ages 6–10

Ruby Electric

Theresa Nelson

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

Ages 8–12

How to Make a Picture Book

Elys Dolan

For the budding artist who is ready to turn their doodles into a real book, this guide empowers children to master the c

Ages 6–10

Bambert's Book of Missing Stories

Reinhardt Jung

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

Ages 8–12

Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems

Georgia Heard

For the child who thinks poetry is too complicated or boring, these relatable 'list poems' transform everyday school and

Ages 7–12

Booker Jones #2

Fur-Ever Yours, Booker Jones

Betsy Duffey

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

Ages 8–12

World of Language #7

Fantastic! Wow! and Unreal!: A Book About Interjections and Conjunctions

Ruth Heller

For the student struggling to make sense of grammar rules: vibrant art and catchy rhymes turn dry parts of speech into a

Ages 6–10

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

Ages 9–13

Pura's Cuentos How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories

Annette Bay Pimentel

For the child who feels their family's language or stories are missing from the world around them. Discover how one libr

Ages 4–8

The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems

Georgia Heard

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

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

Ages 10–14

A Pack of Liars

Anne Fine

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

Ages 9–12

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

Ages 8–12

Fearless: The Story of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Defender of Free Speech

Gattaldo

For the child who asks why the news matters or wants to stand up against unfairness, this biography explores how one wom

Ages 7–10

The Magic of Hobson-Jobson

S. Owley

For the curious child who loves uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight, this story turns the history of everyday langu

Ages 9–12

Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer

Quartez Harris

For the child who finds magic in books and words, this lyrical biography shows how a boy from Harlem grew up to change t

Ages 4–8

Back Home: Story Time with My Father

Arlène Elizabeth Casimir

For the child who wants to feel connected to a place they have never visited, this lyrical story celebrates the bridge b

Ages 4–8

Journeys: Young Readers’ Letters to Authors Who Changed Their Lives

Library of Congress Center for the Book

For the young reader who wonders if their favorite stories matter. This collection of letters shows how books help stude

Ages 8–18

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.

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

Ages 10–14

Penguin Young Readers

Three by the Sea

Edward Marshall

For the young creative who loves to tell tall tales, this funny early reader celebrates the joy of imagination and frien

Ages 6–9

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