Writing & Storytelling

Laugh out loud at these witty conundrums and mischievous poems that celebrate wordplay, silly mistakes, and the joy of c

Sixteen-year-old Laura records the chaotic first year of mandatory carbon rationing as her family struggles to adjust to

For the child noticing the magic in the mundane, this quiet exploration follows the shifting shapes of a shadow as it mo

Isabel sells newspapers on the gritty streets of 1920s Chicago, but she is determined to solve a crime and become a star

For children navigating the complex emotions of a new blended family. This magical tale uses a house that comes alive to

Maya Angelou transforms the trauma of her childhood into powerful poetry and political action in this moving biography w

Armed with a notebook and a knack for rhyming verse, young Edgar Allan tracks down clues to find a missing classroom pet

Ordinary words from everyday conversations transform into more than 300 whimsical poems in this eccentric, alphabetical

Follow the turbulent life of the man whose fiery pamphlets and dedication to liberty helped ignite revolutions in Americ

Bright digital illustrations trace the evolution of storytelling from ancient cave paintings to the speech bubbles of mo

The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how a self-taught president and a brilliant abolitionist forged a vital frien

For the teenager grappling with what it means to be American, this anthology uses powerful voices to explore the interse

For the child who feels self-conscious about their voice or struggles with a speech impediment, this story shows how cha

A German boy turned back during the Holocaust and a detained Japanese American girl are among the true stories highlight

Emily and James find themselves in a high-stakes race through San Francisco to solve a puzzle hidden within a mysterious

For the child who finds magic in the everyday, from the rustle of a gum tree to the bond with a favorite animal.

Contemporary Cherokee life meets traditional folklore in this collection that blends storytelling with facts about the C

A special broom hanging on the cabin wall serves as a powerful memory of a secret wedding as Ellen and her parents head

Archival photos and vivid storytelling bring to life the journey of Frederick Douglass, from escaping slavery to becomin

Riley fights to protect her middle school newspaper and a vital support group where young women speak openly about their

A vivid portrait of sixteenth-century village life unfolds through the eyes of the woman who married the world's most fa

A famished bullfrog heads to Ravenous Gulch for a meal in this playful Western where every page turn finishes the senten

Shakespeare's masterpieces nearly vanished forever until a complex effort to print the First Folio saved his plays for t

From Anne Frank to Wilma Rudolph, these twelve true stories highlight how young people used their courage to change the