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8,950 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
446 books
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3373 books
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The First Drawing
Mordicai Gerstein
For the child who sees shapes in the clouds or patterns in the stars: a story about how imagining what could be leads to
Ages 4–8
Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti, A
Frances Temple
For the teenager grappling with the weight of global injustice and seeking to understand how one voice can spark change
Ages 12–17
Lonely Lula Cat
Joseph Slate
For the child who misses friends who have moved away. Lula Cat learns that while old friends are special, new friendship
Ages 3–7
A Matter of Souls
Denise Lewis Patrick
For parents seeking to discuss complex history and the weight of systemic injustice through short, evocative stories abo
Ages 10–14
Sparks Fly Upward
Carol Matas
For the child facing major life changes or family hardship, this story offers a mirror of resilience as Janni navigates
Ages 9–12
Soldier Doll
Jennifer Gold
For the teen processing the weight of world history and how stories of the past connect us through shared humanity and i
Ages 12–18
My Country ‘Tis of Thee
Claire Rudolf Murphy
For the child curious about how one song can represent many voices, this history shows how Americans have rewritten lyri
Ages 6–10
Life, After
Sarah Darer Littman
For the teen processing a major life change or the lingering effects of a scary event while trying to find where they fi
Ages 12–17
Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress
Alicia D. Williams
For the child finding their voice and learning to stand tall. This vibrant biography of Shirley Chisholm celebrates the
Ages 4–8
In the Role of Brie Hutchens
Nicole Melleby
For the middle-schooler navigating the tension between their private identity and family expectations, especially when f
Ages 9–13
Dream Country
Shannon Gibney
For the reader grappling with the weight of history and heritage, this sweeping saga explores how the scars and hopes of
Ages 14–18
Lest We Forget #1
Lest We Forget: The Passage from Africa to Slavery and Emancipation
Velma Maia Thomas
For the family looking to discuss the history of slavery through a tactile, deeply human lens, this interactive book bri
Ages 10–18
The Music in George's Head
Suzanne Slade
For the child who hears music in everyday sounds and needs encouragement to embrace their unique creative spark and pers
Ages 4–8
The Family Romanov
Candace Fleming
For the teen fascinated by the gap between the ultra-rich and the poor, this gripping history explores how a royal famil
Ages 12–18
Beastly Verse
JooHee Yoon
For the curious child who loves animals and vibrant art, this collection uses classic poetry to spark a sense of wonder
Ages 4–8
Shaking Things Up
Susan Hood
For the young explorer who needs to see how girls and women have broken rules and changed history through courage and pe
Ages 6–10
Fairy Tales Retold #2
Swan Sister: Fairy Tales Retold
Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling
For the young reader who loves finding magic in the shadows of the real world. This collection of reimagined fairy tales
Ages 10–14
The Canyon's Edge
Dusti Bowling
For the child processing a difficult loss or navigating overwhelming anxiety, this survival story offers a powerful mirr
Ages 8–12
The Scar Boys #1
The Scar Boys
Len Vlahos
For the teenager navigating severe trauma or physical differences while trying to find their voice and a place to belong
Ages 14–18
The Night Before Freedom: A Juneteenth Story
Glenda Armand
For families looking to connect children with their heritage through a lyrical story of endurance, joy, and the historic
Ages 4–8
Threads of Peace: How Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World
Uma Krishnaswami
For the young activist curious about how change happens, this dual biography connects the legacies of two icons to show
Ages 10–14
Childhood of Famous Americans
John Adams: Young Revolutionary
Jan Adkins
For the child who wonders if they have what it takes to lead. Discover how a curious boy in colonial Massachusetts grew
Ages 7–12
Shredderman #1
Secret Identity
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the child who feels small against a school bully and needs a creative, empowering way to find their voice and stand
Ages 8–12
Good Night, Maman
Norma Fox Mazer
For the child grappling with the uncertainty of family separation or waiting for news from home while adjusting to a com
Ages 10–14
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