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Writing & Storytelling

835 books about writing & storytelling

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Once Upon a Time, the End

Geoffrey Kloske

For the child who keeps asking for 'just one more story' when you are ready for bed, this hilarious book shows what happ

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Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving

For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f

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The Imaginary Veterinary #4

The Order of the Unicorn

Suzanne Selfors

For the child who loves creatures and is ready for more responsibility, this adventure follows two apprentices facing da

Ages 8–12

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Poison for Breakfast

For the curious thinker who enjoys pondering big questions, this eccentric mystery turns a strange morning into a medita

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This Journal Belongs to Indi: A Cinderella Fractured Fairy Tale

Stephanie True Peters

For the child navigating the ups and downs of a blended family, this modern diary captures the humor and heart of findin

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Yours Truly, Lucy B. Parker #3

Take My Advice!

For the child navigating the unspoken rules of middle school. Maya balances her own social blunders with the pressure of

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The Inheritance Games #6

The Same Backward as Forward

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

For the teen who feels like their family history is a puzzle with missing pieces, this high-stakes mystery explores the

Cover of The Unabomber

For the curious middle grader fascinated by real-life mysteries and how science and logic are used to solve the world's

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Cilla Lee-Jenkins #3

This Book Is a Classic

For the child navigating the complex feelings of a changing family and the pressure of being 'perfect' in a big life eve

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Boys Dancing From School Gym to Theater Stage

For boys who love to move but might feel hesitant about dance, this photo-filled journey shows how athleticism and art c

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Cilla Lee-Jenkins #2

For the child adjusting to a new sibling while navigating their own unique cultural identity and big dreams of being hea

Cover of How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

For the teen who feels like an outsider and hides their vulnerability behind a sharp wit or a tough exterior.

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Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

For the family looking to celebrate Black heritage through the soulful rhythms of poetry, capturing both the joys of nat

Cover of Say Her Name

For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both

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Julia Garstecki

For the child who loves exploring the backyard, this guide transforms every outdoor walk into a scavenger hunt for feath

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Goddesses and Heroines Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women from Around the World

For the child seeking powerful role models, this illustrated treasury introduces over 80 legendary women from global myt

Cover of Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream

Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the teen asking big questions about fairness and prejudice, this narrative non-fiction explores how fear and xenopho

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Sonia Sotomayor

Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso

For the child dreaming of a big future, this inspiring biography follows Sonia Sotomayor's journey from a humble Bronx u

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World Myths and Legends

African Myths and Legends

Catherine Chambers

For the child curious about how the world began or why animals behave the way they do, these vibrant tales offer a windo

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In Translation: What It Really Means #2

The Star-Spangled Banner

For the curious child who wonders what our national anthem actually means, this book translates the 1812 lyrics into wor

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The Honorable Prison

Lyll Becerra de Jenkins

For the teenager grappling with the cost of doing the right thing and finding resilience when their family's safety is t

Cover of Sasha Sings: Understanding Parts of a Sentence

Sasha Sings: Understanding Parts of a Sentence

For the child starting to write their own stories who needs a friendly way to understand how sentences work through the

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For the child who gets lost in daydreams, this quiet masterpiece explores the endless possibilities of what might exist

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Long Ago when I was Young

For the child who feels misunderstood at school or finds comfort in their own imagination, this memoir explores the high

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