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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,512 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
432 books
4–7 yrs
2787 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Canning Season, The
Polly Horvath
A summer in an isolated Maine house with two eccentric great-aunts turns into an offbeat journey through dark humor and
Ages 10–14
A Day With No Words
Tiffany Hammond
A mother and son navigate their day using a tablet to communicate, showing the deep connection and intelligence found in
Ages 4–8
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mark Haddon
Christopher knows every prime number and hates the color yellow, but he will brave the confusing outside world to solve
Ages 12–18
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12–18 yrs
1663 books
Freak the Mighty #2
Max the Mighty
Rodman Philbrick
Max and a book-loving girl named Worm embark on a cross-country escape to find safety, riding the rails and dodging dang
Ages 10–14
Raybearer #1
Raybearer
Jordan Ifueko
Tarisai desperately wants to join the Crown Prince’s Council, but she is haunted by a magical wish from her mother: gain
Ages 12–18
A Children's Treasury
Lewis Carroll
Vivid, award-winning illustrations bring Lewis Carroll's famous nonsense poem about the legendary Jabberwock to life.
Ages 8–12
Black Ice
Lorene Cary
An African American student navigates the challenges of an elite, mostly white boarding school while finding her voice a
Ages 14–18
Riot
Walter Dean Myers
Fifteen-year-old Claire is caught in the middle of the 1863 draft riots, forced to confront the violent tensions between
Ages 12–18
Frederick's Fables: A Leo Lionni Treasury of Favorite Stories
Leo Lionni
Whimsical animals lead the way through fourteen classic fables that celebrate cleverness, friendship, and the quiet powe
Ages 3–8
Earthquake at Dawn
Kristiana Gregory
Witness the 1906 San Francisco earthquake through the eyes of two young women who navigate falling buildings and city fi
Ages 9–14
Lasting Echoes
Joseph Bruchac
The history of Native American life unfolds through the powerful, firsthand testimonies of people who lived through cent
Ages 12–18
Animals Are out of this World!
Verses for the Voiceless
For parents and educators needing to discuss the human impact of war. This guide explores the history of Hiroshima and N
Ages 12–18
Charlotte's Web
E. B. White
A clever spider named Charlotte hatches a plan to save her friend Wilbur the pig by weaving miraculous messages into her
Ages 6–12
The Bed Book
Sylvia Plath
For the child who finds a plain bed boring, this imaginative collection of poems turns bedtime into a fantastic journey
Ages 3–8
Big Words #1
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Doreen Rappaport
The powerful legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes alive through a look at his life and the unforgettable words th
Ages 5–9
Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain
Russell Freedman
The poems etched into detention cell walls reveal the hidden history of one million Asian immigrants who passed through
Ages 10–14
Darwin: With Glimpses into His Private Journal & Letters
Alice B. McGinty
Handwritten journal entries and watercolor sketches follow Charles Darwin on the H.M.S. Beagle as he observes the specim
Ages 6–10
A Kiss Goodnight
Claire Wright
For the child who seeks the reassurance of a parent's presence as they drift off to sleep. This story explores the comfo
Ages 4–8
Mango, Abuela, and Me
Meg Medina
For children navigating language barriers or welcoming a grandparent into their home, this story shows how love can brid
Ages 5–8
A Blue So Blue
Jean-François Dumont
The Nile River stretches over 7,000 kilometers through Africa, serving as a life-giving force that has shaped the contin
Ages 4–8
George Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary War
Thomas B. Allen
George Washington used invisible ink, secret codes, and a network of double agents to outsmart the British and win the f
Ages 9–14
Heath McKenzie's Picture Books
Now That's a Hat!
Heath McKenzie
For the child with a unique perspective on the world who sometimes feels overwhelmed by its noise, colors, and the myste
Ages 12–18
Wings of Living Flame
Dakotah Gumm
For the curious learner interested in how movies are made and the bustling energy of a global creative capital.
Ages 8–12
Temple Alley Summer
Sachiko Kashiwaba
For the child who wonders about the secrets hidden in their own neighborhood or asks big questions about where we go whe
Ages 8–12
