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Writing & Storytelling

623 books about writing & storytelling

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The Baby-Sitters Club #130

Stacey's Movie

Ann M. Martin

For the child learning that even the best friendships can feel the strain of working toward a big goal together.

Ages 8–12

Hitler's Daughter

Jackie French

For the child grappling with big questions about right and wrong, legacy, and whether we are responsible for the actions

Ages 10–14

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the School Scandal Sheet

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child navigating the world of rumors and reputations, this story explores the power of words and the importance

Ages 7–10

The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #5

Kristy Power!

Ann M. Martin

For the budding leader finding her voice. This guided journal helps kids explore their personality and leadership style

Ages 8–12

Pushing Up the Sky

Joseph Bruchac

For the group of children looking to connect with history through performance. These seven short plays bring diverse Nat

Ages 6–11

When the Elephants Dance: A Novel

Tess Uriza Holthe

For those seeking to understand how families find hope and strength through cultural stories while facing the immense ch

Ages 14–18

The Universe in Stories Children's Journey to Universal Wisdom

Mariana Stefan

For the girl who wants to see herself as the hero of her own story, solving puzzles and breaking barriers through the ge

For the child curious about how numbers work in the real world, this camp-based story turns an exciting election into a

Ages 7–10

Aesop's Fables

Michael Rosen

For the child navigating daily dilemmas of playground fairness and friendship. These short tales offer ancient wisdom to

Ages 5–9

Unicorns Are Real

Books with Soul

For parents seeking to discuss complex, difficult topics regarding personal safety and the gravity of betrayal by a trus

Ages 17–18

The Art of Captain Underpants The First Epic Movie

Ramin Zahed

For the young artist or movie buff curious about how doodles turn into big-screen animation, this book celebrates the po

Ages 7–12

Noah Webster & His Words

Jeri Chase Ferris

For the child who asks why words are spelled the way they are, this story follows a determined man's lifelong mission to

Ages 6–10

William Shakespeare and the Globe

Aliki

For the child who loves to put on a show or build worlds from their imagination, this book brings the history of the the

Ages 7–12

Wally the Wordworm

Clifton Fadiman

For the child who has outgrown simple stories and is beginning to find magic in the sounds, shapes, and silly meanings o

Ages 6–10

Emma's Poem

Linda Glaser

For the child who wants to understand how one person can make a difference or why the Statue of Liberty welcomes people

Ages 5–10

The Library Card

Jerry Spinelli

For the child at a crossroads, this book explores how a single spark of curiosity or a new perspective can help them bre

Ages 8–12

Landry News, The

Andrew Clements

For the child who wants to stand up for what is right. When a student's classroom newspaper creates a stir, she learns t

Ages 8–12

The Twilight Saga

The Official Illustrated Guide

Stephenie Meyer

For the teen who is deeply immersed in a favorite fictional world and wants to explore every detail, from family trees t

Ages 12–18

From Rainy Days to Rainbows

Maggie Starling

For the child who needs inspiration to see how hard times can lead to greatness. This biography follows Pearl S. Buck's

Ages 7–12

Our Stories

Marion Dane Bauer

For the child curious about how the internet works and why sharing information freely matters in our digital world.

Ages 10–14

B. Franklin, Printer

David A. Adler

For the student who wonders how a printer's apprentice became a world-renowned inventor and statesman through hard work

Ages 10–14

Beatrix Potter

John Malam

For the young artist or animal lover who wonders how their favorite stories come to life. Discover the real-life journey

For the child navigating the deep loneliness of a move or the heavy silence of grief. This story explores how books and

Ages 8–12

The Secret of the Child from Long Ago

Rb Simples

For the curious child who wonders about the secrets hidden in old places and seeks a deep connection with the stories of

Ages 8–12

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