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8,950 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
446 books
4–7 yrs
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The Bitter Green of the Willow: Four Fairy Tales
March Cost
For the child who loves getting lost in the gentle magic of the natural world and the timeless wisdom of traditional sto
Ages 7–11
Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family
Shannon Lanier
For the young person navigating a complex family tree and discovering how history shaped their identity.
Ages 10–14
The Boy at the Back of the Class
Onjali Q. Raúf
For the child who notices a peer sitting alone at lunch or wonders why a new student doesn't speak their language yet. A
Ages 8–12
The Year We Fell From Space
Amy Sarig King
For the child grappling with the fallout of a parents' divorce and the heavy weight of a loved one's depression.
Ages 8–12
Remember: The Journey to School Integration
Toni Morrison
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history, this book uses real photos to honor the courage of th
Ages 8–12
Wake Up!
Helen Frost
For the teenager navigating the divide between who they are and where they come from, especially when facing social labe
Ages 12–18
This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie
Elizabeth Partridge
For the teen seeking their place in a world of inequality, this biography follows a traveler who used his music as a pow
Ages 12–18
Sylvie
Sylvie Kantorovitz
For the young dreamer who feels a spark of creativity but isn't sure how to turn it into a future, or any child navigati
Ages 8–12
In the Swim: Poems and Paintings
Douglas Florian
For the curious child who loves the ocean, these witty poems and vibrant paintings dive into the silly secrets and quirk
Ages 5–10
West of the Moon
Margi Preus
For the child finding the courage to leave a difficult situation and pursue a dream of a better life, even when the jour
Ages 10–14
Deep Girls
Lori Weber
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of systemic control and seeking the courage to reclaim their identity withi
Ages 14–18
Catherine's War
Julia Billet
For the child grappling with big questions about identity and courage. This gentle graphic novel explores finding your v
Ages 8–12
Way Back Then
Germaine Arnattaujuq and Neil Christopher
For the child who asks how the stars got there or why animals act as they do, this gentle story bridges the gap between
Ages 3–7
Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin
Robert Byrd
For the child who loves to take things apart and see how they work, this richly detailed biography celebrates the endles
Ages 7–12
Sophie Scott Goes South
written and illustrated by Alison Lester
For the child dreaming of big adventures, this diary-style journey to the ends of the Earth celebrates bravery and the w
Ages 6–10
Beowulf
James Rumford
For the child grappling with what it means to be truly brave. This accessible retelling explores the weight of heroism a
Ages 7–12
Chaos Walking #1
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Patrick Ness
For the teenager grappling with the weight of social expectations and the overwhelming 'noise' of others' opinions while
Ages 14–18
Issues in Focus Today
Up for Sale: Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Alison Marie Behnke
For the teen seeking to understand global human rights, this unflinching look at modern slavery provides the hard facts
Ages 13–18
Away
Emil Sher
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds solace in their own world. This evocative visual journey explores how
Ages 4–8
Seventh Raven, The
David Elliott
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations or the guilt of being the 'favorite' while others strugg
Ages 12–17
String Music
Rick Telander
For the child who wonders how the world began or loves tales of ancient heroes, these epic Finnish myths explore the pow
Ages 10–18
Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass
Russell Freedman
For the middle-grade reader beginning to explore the complexities of history and how two different people can work toget
Ages 10–14
Also
E.B. Goodale
For the child wondering how they can miss home while away, or miss a grandmother while at home. A poetic look at how mem
Ages 4–8
Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II, The: The Kingdom on the Waves
M.T. Anderson
For the teen grappling with the weight of history and the search for identity in a world of systemic injustice and moral
Ages 14–18
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