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Writing & Storytelling

1,940 books about writing & storytelling

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Tale of One Bad Rat, The

Bryan Talbot

For the teenager or older reader processing a history of trauma, this graphic novel explores the arduous journey toward

Ages 14–18

Daughter of the King

Faith T. O. Okereke

For the child who feels self-conscious about their speech or struggles with a stutter, finding strength and dignity in t

Ages 5–10

Francis Discovers Possible

Ashlee Latimer

For the child who has been teased about their size and needs to hear that their body is a place of wonder and limitless

Ages 4–8

Got Geography!

Lee Bennett Hopkins

For the child curious about why our world looks the way it does, this poetic collection brings maps, mountains, and rive

Ages 6–10

Ariel Crashes a Train

Olivia A. Cole

For the teenager who feels trapped by scary, unwanted thoughts and needs to know they aren't 'bad' or alone in their str

Ages 14–18

The Sea in the Way

Sophie Gilmore

For the child grappling with the distance between themselves and a loved one far away, offering a gentle way to process

Ages 4–8

The Caravan Puppets

Michael Bond

For the child who loves the magic of performance and the excitement of a life on the move, this story celebrates the bon

Ages 6–10

Abe Lincoln Remembers

Ann Warren Turner

For the child curious about how a humble boy from a log cabin grew up to lead a nation through its hardest hours. A refl

Ages 6–10

The Changeling

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

For the child who feels like an outsider and finds refuge in a world of make-believe with a friend who truly understands

Ages 9–13

Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who needs a little boost of positivity, this guide pairs famous historical wisdom with Pete the Cat's sign

Ages 4–8

Fold Me A Poem

Kristine O'Connell George

For the child who loves to create or needs inspiration for quiet time, this book transforms simple paper into a world of

Ages 4–8

My Great-Aunt Arizona

Gloria Houston

For the child who wonders how they will change the world or feels a calling to help others within their own community.

Ages 4–9

Baby Professor

When Did Women Start to Vote?

Baby Professor

For the child grappling with big questions about fairness and freedom. This powerful memoir explores staying true to one

Ages 12–18

The Most Beautiful Thing

Kao Kalia Yang

For the child feeling self-conscious about what they lack, this story reveals how true beauty is found in family stories

Ages 5–9

Think Big

Liz Garton Scanlon

For the child with a wild imagination who needs encouragement to turn their big ideas into music, art, and performance.

Ages 3–7

The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin

Cheryl Harness

For the inquisitive child who loves to tinker and ask why. This detailed biography explores how curiosity and hard work

Ages 7–10

Girls Resist!

KaeLyn Rich

For the teen who sees unfairness in the world and wants to take action. This handbook provides practical tools for organ

Ages 12–18

The Power of Children: Ordinary Youth Making Extraordinary Differences

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Skip Berry, Andrew Kimmel

For the young reader grappling with unfairness in the world, this moving account shows how kids like Anne Frank and Ruby

Ages 8–14

Confucius Chinese Teacher and Philosopher

Dissected Lives

For the student curious about how ancient wisdom shapes our world today. This biography introduces the life and lasting

Ages 8–12

Lil' M & the Superhero Rescue

Staci Haley

For the child who loves the magic of the screen and the power of play. This imaginative story explores the lines between

Ages 4–8

Jingle the Brass

Patricia Newman

For the child captivated by locomotives, this journey into the world of trains introduces the colorful language and grit

Ages 5–10

Enter the Imaginarium

S.M. Beiko

For the child who finds magic in the unusual and needs to know that being different is a powerful creative gift.

Ages 8–12

Close to Famous

Joan Bauer

For the child who needs to know that hard beginnings can lead to sweet futures. A young girl uses her passion for baking

Ages 10–14

Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy

Jostein Gaarder

For the inquisitive teen starting to ask life's biggest questions, this captivating mystery turns the history of human t

Ages 12–18

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