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8,507 books about writing & storytelling
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Hideous Love
Stephanie Hemphill
Intense emotions and a rebellious romance fuel the teenage years of Mary Shelley as she begins to craft the story that w
Ages 14–18
Dinner at Aunt Connie's House
Faith Ringgold
For the child curious about their roots and the trailblazing women who shaped history through courage and artistry.
Ages 5–10
The McElderry Book of...
The McElderry Book of Greek Myths
Eric A. Kimmel
Twelve legendary tales of greedy kings, wax wings, and mysterious boxes come to life through modern artwork and conversa
Ages 6–12
Double the Danger and Zero Zucchini
Betsy Uhrig
Alex tries to fix his aunt's boring book by filming dangerous and ridiculous stunts to see if her plot actually works in
Ages 8–12
The Storyteller of Damascus
Rafik Schami
An old storyteller wanders with a chest full of wonders, sharing vibrant drawings and adventure tales that shift and gro
Ages 5–9
Writing With Rosie
Patricia Reilly Giff
Learn the secrets of storytelling by watching an author work alongside her dog, then try the writing exercises yourself.
Ages 8–12
We Can Be Heroes
Kyrie McCauley
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief after a community tragedy and seeking a path toward healing and jus
Ages 14–18
Ode to an Onion
Alexandria Giardino
A visit to a friend's garden and a simple, humble vegetable provide the spark of optimism needed to inspire a beautiful
Ages 5–9
Guys Read #1
Guys Write for Guys Read
Jon Scieszka
For boys who think books are boring, this collection of funny and honest childhood memories from famous authors proves t
Ages 10–14
The Theban Plays #3
Antigone
Sophocles
A courageous young woman defies the king to honor her family, sparking a timeless conflict between state law and persona
Ages 13–18
The Courage of Ely: A Story About Bravery, Belonging, and Finding Your Strength
Robert Ulm
Ely fears he is too small for football until a storyteller shares a legend about a banished boy surviving the wild throu
Ages 9–12
Final Draft
Riley Redgate
Laila's confidence as a sci-fi writer is pushed to the breaking point when a demanding new mentor challenges everything
Ages 14–18
One, Two, Three, Go!
Huy Voun Lee
Chinese characters come to life through woodcut-style illustrations that reveal the meanings, pronunciations, and visual
Ages 4–8
The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
A wealthy boy and a servant's son share an unbreakable bond in Afghanistan, facing a future shaped by family secrets, be
Ages 14–18
Afterworlds
Scott Westerfeld
Aspiring writer Darcy Patel sees her paranormal romance come to life in alternating chapters that blur the lines between
Ages 14–18
TJ Powar Has Something to Prove
Jesmeen Kaur Deo
A popular debater ditches her razors to prove she can be her hairy, natural self and still be beautiful, only to find th
Ages 13–18
Dear Mr. Dickens
Nancy Churnin
One woman’s persistent letters challenge a legendary Victorian author to confront his own prejudices and change his famo
Ages 7–11
Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way For Ducklings
Emma Bland Smith
Witness the messy, humorous, and persistent process of an artist bringing real ducks into his studio to perfect the sket
Ages 4–8
Superhero Smart
Paul Volponi
The science of lie detectors, the physics of Superman, and the history of the Cold War all come alive through the lens o
Ages 9–14
Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed
Dashka Slater
The discovery of a private social media account filled with racist memes shatters a small town, sparking a painful look
Ages 14–18
Girl of the Southern Sea
Michelle Kadarusman
For the child who uses imagination to cope with hardship and dreams of a future beyond their current circumstances.
Ages 9–13
Reading Me Free
Mathias Neves
Sam and her dog Roku journey through the worlds of Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan to find their voice and face their
Ages 8–12
The Balance of Shadows #2
The Balance of Shadows & The Story of 4 Friends
Tajirul Sk
In a breaking world where memory is the only glue, a silent boy named DJ and his three friends must walk the path betwee
Ages 10–14
Neshama
Marcella Pixley
Anna sees ghosts that no one else believes in. When a spirit from the past appears at her grandmother's house, she must
Ages 10–14
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