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8,950 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
446 books
4–7 yrs
2933 books
8–11 yrs
3373 books
12–18 yrs
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Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary, The
Candace Fleming
For the student who finds history textbooks dry, this visually immersive scrapbook brings the personal joys and deep sor
Ages 10–15
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
On Little Wings
Regina Sirois
For the teenager who feels like an outsider in their own home and yearns to uncover the secrets of where they truly come
Ages 13–18
Soul Lanterns
Shaw Kuzki
For the child curious about family secrets and history, this gentle story helps young readers process the weight of inhe
Ages 10–14
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
Hugging the Rock
Susan Taylor Brown
For the child grappling with the confusion of a parent's departure or the weight of a family member's mental illness.
Ages 10–14
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
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
Sallie Fox: The Story of a Pioneer Girl
Dorothy Kupcha Leland
For the child who needs to see that they can handle big changes and tough challenges, even when the road ahead looks lon
Ages 8–12
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
Good Heavens!
Poile Sengupta
For the child exploring self-expression and performance. These short, engaging plays help children find their voices and
Ages 8–12
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
Zoo's Who: Poems and Paintings
Douglas Florian
For the child who loves exploring the animal kingdom, this collection of playful poems and mixed-media art turns natural
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
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
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
Drawn to Change the World
Emma Reynolds
For the child who feels overwhelmed by news about the planet and wants to know how one person can make a difference in t
Ages 8–12
Kicked Out
A. M. Dassu
For the child who wants to help a friend facing an unfair situation. This story follows two boys using their voices to f
Ages 10–14
Bearmouth
Liz Hyder
For the teen grappling with systemic unfairness and the courage it takes to question long-held beliefs in a restrictive
Ages 14–18
Every Body Looking
Candice Iloh
For the teen finding their voice while balancing the weight of cultural traditions, family secrets, and the journey towa
Ages 14–18
The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century
Sarah Miller
For the teenager fascinated by true crime and how the media shapes public opinion. This clinical look at the 1892 Borden
Ages 12–18
Art and Max
written and ill. by David Wiesner
For the child who thrives on experimentation and needs to know that making a mess is a vital part of making something be
Ages 4–8
The Listeners
Gloria Whelan
For the child curious about how small voices can make a big difference, this story explores finding hope and agency whil
Ages 6–10
You're Welcome, Universe
Whitney Gardner
For the teenager finding their place between cultures and communities, using creative expression to speak when the world
Ages 12–18
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