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Writing & Storytelling

34 books about writing & storytelling

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Intensely Alice

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

For the teenager navigating the transition to adulthood, this story explores complex relationship milestones and the emo

Cover of Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream

Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the teen asking big questions about fairness and prejudice, this narrative non-fiction explores how fear and xenopho

Cover of The Complete History of Why I Hate Her

The Complete History of Why I Hate Her

Jennifer Richard Jacobson

For the teen who feels like a secondary character in their own family, this story explores the search for identity away

Ages 13–18

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Beneath My Mother's Feet

For the teen facing unexpected family burdens, this moving story explores a girl's resilience when poverty forces her to

Cover of Styx: The River

Goddesses of the Underworld #2

Styx: The River

For the teen navigating feelings of being overlooked or underestimated, this lyrical journey explores finding your own v

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Mariah Fredericks

For the teen feeling the crushing weight of high expectations and the stress of the SATs as they navigate the pressure t

Cover of Becoming Oneself

The Goddess of Second Chances #1

Becoming Oneself

Kennedy Sangiovese

For the teenager who feels like they see the world differently and is searching for a place where they can truly be them

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Marianne Dreams

Catherine Storr

For the child feeling trapped by illness or boredom who finds that their imagination is a powerful but sometimes frighte

Cover of In Search of Safety: Voices of Refugees

In Search of Safety: Voices of Refugees

For the teenager seeking to understand global crises through the lens of human resilience and the personal reality of se

Cover of Overground Railroad (the Young Adult Adaptation) The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Overground Railroad (the Young Adult Adaptation) The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

For the teen exploring the hidden histories of America, this book reveals how Black families navigated the dangers of th

Cover of Ida, in Love and in Trouble

Ida, in Love and in Trouble

Veronica Chambers

For the teen navigating a life-altering choice or seeking her own voice when society tries to silence it, this novel exp

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Hollow Crown #2

Zoraida Córdova

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of past trauma while trying to find their voice and agency in a world that want

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Cybele's Secret

Juliet Marillier

For the teen seeking their own path, this lush adventure follows a scholarly young woman finding her voice and courage i

Cover of Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions

Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions

A. R. Capetta, Wade Roush

For the teen navigating the complexities of identity and technology, this anthology offers futuristic visions of self-di

Cover of The Watcher

For the teenager who feels invisible or is struggling with a heavy secret at home, this quiet drama explores the pain hi

Cover of Shatter Me

For the teen navigating feelings of isolation and a search for self-worth. This story explores the power found in one's

Cover of Marked Man Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption

Marked Man Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the teen grappling with what it means to do the right thing when everyone else is looking the other way, even at a s

Cover of Make Good Trouble Discover Movements That Sparked Change

Make Good Trouble Discover Movements That Sparked Change

For the teenager who wants to make a difference: this guide explores historical social justice movements to inspire the

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Discovering Life's Story #2

The Evolution of an Idea

For curious kids who love asking how the world works, this narrative history follows the brilliant, competitive scientis

Cover of Rosie Loves Jack

Rosie Loves Jack

For the teen seeking to understand the power of self-advocacy and the deep desire for independence when the world undere

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Gooney Bird Greene #3

Gooney the Fabulous

For the child who loves making up tall tales or needs a spark of inspiration to brighten up a dreary, rainy day at schoo

Cover of The Six Rules of Maybe

The Six Rules of Maybe

For the teenager who feels invisible while caring for everyone else, this story explores finding your own voice when fam

Cover of Face at the Edge of the World

Face at the Edge of the World

For the teenager grappling with the sudden loss of a friend, this mystery explores the weight of unanswered questions an

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The Princess Diaries #1

The Princess Diaries

For the teenager navigating the shock of a major family secret while balancing the everyday awkwardness of high school,

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