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Writing & Storytelling

1,940 books about writing & storytelling

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Go West, George Catlin

Nancy Plain

For the young artist or history buff who wants to see how a person can use their talents to capture and protect the stor

Ages 9–12

Acceleration

Graham McNamee

For the teen struggling with a sense of purpose or past mistakes, this gritty thriller follows Duncan as he faces a mora

Ages 13–18

Pacy Lin #1

The Year of the Dog

Grace Lin

For the child navigating two cultures and wondering where they fit in, Pacy's journey during the Year of the Dog explore

Ages 7–11

Prairie School #2

The Secret School

Avi

For the child who feels the sting of unfairness when their goals are blocked. Follow a determined girl who takes her edu

Ages 8–12

Adventures of Samara and Alphabet #1

The First Magic Trick

Priyanka Agarwal Mehta

For the child with a big imagination who needs help understanding that being themselves is enough, even when they wish t

Ages 3–8

Sophie & Stephie: The Travel Sisters #3

Hello, Australia!

Ekaterina Otiko

For the curious explorer ready to see the world, this vibrant journey celebrates the spark of creativity and the bond of

Ages 4–8

Max #3

Ooh-la-la: Max in Love

Maira Kalman

For the dreamer searching for their perfect match, follow a poetic dog's whimsical journey through Paris to find a love

Ages 5–10

Landscape: Memory

Unknown

For the reader exploring their identity and the deep bonds of first love while navigating a world changed by disaster an

Ages 14–18

Hazel Green #2

Something's Fishy, Hazel Green!

Odo Hirsch

For the inquisitive child who loves a good puzzle and cares deeply about the adults in their community. Hazel's curiosit

For the child who finds school rules ridiculous and needs a laugh about the absurdity of exams, teachers, and playground

Ages 8–14

My Name Is Seepeetza

Shirley Sterling

For the child grappling with questions of unfairness or identity, this moving diary follows a young girl's journey throu

Ages 9–13

Hollow Chest

Brita Sandstrom

For the child trying to understand why a loved one seems different or distant after a difficult experience. A lyrical st

Ages 8–12

Perloo the Bold

Avi

For the child who prefers books and quiet corners but is discovering they are much braver and more capable than they eve

Ages 8–12

Kennedy Through the Lens: How Photography and Television Revealed and Shaped an Extraordinary Leader

Martin W. Sandler

For the curious student exploring how fame and media are created, this photobiography reveals how JFK used the camera to

Ages 10–14

Maribel's Year

Michelle Sterling

For the child adjusting to a new home while missing a loved one far away. A tender look at the first year of immigration

Ages 4–8

The Man Who Was Poe

Avi

For the child who enjoys a spine-tingling mystery and feels the heavy weight of family responsibility during a crisis.

Ages 10–14

Oh, A-Hunting We Will Go

John Langstaff

For the child who loves silly wordplay and musical rhythms, this classic songbook encourages creative rhyming while mode

Ages 3–7

Yu Ji Fairy Tale

Wang Bing Hua

For the child exploring what it means to be brave or kind. This collection of 16 original tales uses imaginative stories

For the child who feels powerless against a school bully and needs a clever, digital-age way to stand up for themselves

Ages 8–12

My Map Book

Sara Fanelli

For the child who is beginning to explore their place in the world. This creative book helps kids map out everything fro

Ages 4–8

Mr. Pak Buys a Story

Carol Farley

For the child who loves outsmarting the 'big kids' or bullies. This clever Korean folktale shows how even a seemingly si

Ages 5–9

Forsaken Lake #1

Summer at Forsaken Lake

Michael D. Beil

For the child curious about family secrets and those long, golden summers where every day feels like an adventure waitin

Ages 9–13

Hannah Saves the World #1

Hannah Saves the World

A.M. Luzzader

For the child who feels like the weight of the world is on their shoulders and needs a reminder that their big ideas and

Ages 8–12

Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults)

Alice Wong

For the teenager seeking to understand the diverse lived experiences of the disabled community and the fight for accessi

Ages 12–18

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