Writing & Storytelling

For the child who loves wordplay and silly surprises, this rollicking adventure shows what happens when the alphabet lit

Whimsical drawings in a signature comic style bring a sense of playfulness to these stories and observations.

Folklore and dark history collide as the classic Sleeping Beauty tale provides a path for a young woman to uncover her g

Real historical photographs woven into the narrative bring to life a quiet 20th-century farm community and the story of

Introduce your child to the drama and enchantment of the stage with these beautifully illustrated retellings of classic

A trip to the library turns into an underwater odyssey as a young girl is literally pulled into the vibrant, fragile eco

A simple school drawing becomes a powerful moment of self-discovery as young Colin uses his brown crayon to celebrate hi

A news correspondent shares firsthand accounts and photos from the front lines of Black September and the Yom Kippur War

An unnamed narrator tries desperately to prove their sanity while recounting the chilling details of a dark deed and a h

For the child who loves to be in on the joke, this high energy challenge uses reverse psychology to turn storytime into

For the child noticing inequality or wanting to help others, this beautifully illustrated biography introduces the coura

When Grace is told she cannot play the lead in the school play, she proves that with imagination and determination, no d

For the child feeling restricted by adult rules, these stories celebrate the vibrant inner world of children and their n

For the child who is navigating the difficult emotions of losing a loved one and needs a gentle way to keep their spirit

Spider dreads the upcoming school spelling bee, but the wisdom of his Shoshone family helps him find the inner strength

For the child who wants to change their surroundings, this story shows how a splash of color and community spirit can tu

For the curious learner interested in how leaders shape our world. This biography introduces children to the inspiring j

For the child who feels small in a world of big decisions. Imogene finds her voice and uses her passion for history to s

For the child who loves to be the life of the party, this collection of jokes and funny stories is the perfect toolkit f

For the child who feels overwhelmed by rules and logic, this classic celebrates the freedom of a curious mind in a world

For the child who struggles to wait their turn or feels left out when others are in the spotlight. A hilarious take on m

For children curious about their family roots, this lyrical collection honors the legacy of African American midwives wh

A summer in an isolated Maine house with two eccentric great-aunts turns into an offbeat journey through dark humor and

A mother and son navigate their day using a tablet to communicate, showing the deep connection and intelligence found in