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Writing & Storytelling

453 books about writing & storytelling

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of What's My Name? Coretta

What's My Name?

What's My Name? Coretta

For the curious child who dreams of making an impact. This book introduces a literary icon who used her voice to stand u

Cover of The Hotel Balzaar

The Norendy Tales #2

The Hotel Balzaar

Kate DiCamillo

For the child waiting for a parent to return or searching for a sense of belonging in a world that feels uncertain and l

Ages 7–10

Cover of The Ramona Quimby Diary

The Ramona Quimby Diary

For the child who wants to express their unique personality and find their voice through writing, just like the spirited

Cover of Bad Boy: A Memoir

Bad Boy: A Memoir

Walter Dean Myers

For the child who feels like they have to hide their love of reading or struggles to find their place between the street

Cover of Anything but Typical

Anything but Typical

Nora Raleigh Baskin

For the child who feels like an outsider in a neurotypical world, this story explores the vulnerability of making your f

Cover of The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Norendy Tales #1

The Puppets of Spelhorst

For the child who wonders about their place in the world and how the stories we tell shape who we are destined to become

Cover of Legends of the Guard, Vol. 1

Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard #1

Legends of the Guard, Vol. 1

For the child who loves getting lost in layers of a story. This anthology celebrates the art of spinning tales while exp

Cover of Amelia's Notebook

Amelia's Notebook #1

Amelia's Notebook

For the child navigating the big feelings of moving house, changing schools, or managing tricky sibling dynamics and pee

Cover of Steven Spielberg

Little Golden Book Biographies

Steven Spielberg

For the child who loves creating their own stories or movies, this biography shows how a childhood hobby can turn into a

Cover of Mallory Pike, #1 Fan

The Baby-Sitters Club #80

Mallory Pike, #1 Fan

For the child who dives headfirst into their hobbies and needs to find the balance between being a dedicated fan and sta

Cover of World's Greatest Writers

World's Greatest Biographies

World's Greatest Writers

Wonder House Books

For the child who loves to daydream about stories, this collection introduces the real people behind the world's most fa

Cover of Alice you are amazing!

Alice you are amazing!

Marta Rodriguez

For the child who feels uninspired by their schoolwork or finds their daily routine dull. Milo's whimsical journey spark

Cover of King of Shadows

King of Shadows

For the child processing the loss of a parent through the lens of a passion for the arts, this time-travel journey offer

Cover of The Art of DreamWorks Dog Man

The Art of DreamWorks Dog Man

For the young artist or movie buff who wonders how their favorite characters come to life on screen. This behind-the-sce

Cover of The Fire Within

The Last Dragon Chronicles #1

The Fire Within

For the creative child discovering the power of their words and the weight of their consequences. A magical story about

Cover of Alphabet of Thorn

Alphabet of Thorn

Patricia A. McKillip

For the teen who feels like an outsider or is searching for where they belong. A lyrical story about finding your identi

Cover of Totally Joe

For the middle-schooler navigating the complexities of identity, this story follows Joe as he explores being gay, facing

Cover of Fortunately, the Milk

Fortunately, the Milk

For the child who loves a tall tale and the parent who appreciates a creative excuse for being late, this story celebrat

Cover of The Mayans' Calendars and Advanced Writing System

The Mayans' Calendars and Advanced Writing System

For the curious child fascinated by ancient secrets and how people first began to share their stories through symbols an

Cover of A Voice of Her Own

A Voice of Her Own

For the child discovering the power of their own words and learning how a girl born into slavery became a celebrated poe

Cover of Writing, Counting and Calendars

Writing, Counting and Calendars

For the curious child who wonders how we started tracking time and sharing ideas across the ages.

Cover of Miss Smith Under the Ocean

Miss Smith Under the Ocean

Michael Garland

For the child who loves imagining themselves inside their favorite stories or needs a spark to get excited about classic

Cover of Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook

Amelia's Notebook #29

Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook

For the child facing the bittersweet end of middle school, this notebook offers a safe place to process big transitions

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Jennifer Ziegler

For the child who feels like an outsider or finds comfort in words while navigating a parent's health crisis and shiftin

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