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Writing & Storytelling

1,940 books about writing & storytelling

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Cover of Life Among the Olmecs Daily Life of the Native American People Olmec (1200-400 BC)

Life Among the Olmecs Daily Life of the Native American People Olmec (1200-400 BC)

For the curious student wondering how people lived before modern technology. Explore the homes, food, and social lives o

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Leonard Everett Fisher

For the child curious about how one person can change the world through peace and courage rather than fighting.

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Cesar Chavez

Consuelo Rodriguez

For children learning about the power of standing up for others and how one person's dedication can create fair conditio

Ages 7–12

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Lori Banov Kaufmann

For the teenager grappling with their identity while facing massive life changes, this intense historical journey explor

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The Tales of Alvin Maker #1

Orson Scott Card

For the child who feels like an outsider because of their unique gifts, this story explores finding your purpose and sta

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Complete cheerful cherub

For the child who needs a little boost of sunshine, these short, rhyming verses offer gentle reminders to stay positive

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My Pandemic Diary

Kunal Das, Vedika Agrawal

For the child processing the strange world of stay-at-home orders, this interactive journal provides a safe space to dra

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John Henry Johnson's First Pen Pal

Coretha Gantling

For the child eager to make a new friend and curious about the magic of the mailbox.

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Eli and the Words That Matter

Nirmalee Rajaratne

For the child learning how their words can build others up or tear them down, this story explores the weight of what we

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The Children's Book of Poetry

Nature and Animal Poems

For the child who pauses to watch a beetle in the grass or a bird in the sky. These classic poems celebrate the quiet ma

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How To Tell Your LGBTQ+ Story

A supportive guide for young people navigating the journey of sharing their LGBTQ+ identity, with advice on safety, find

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Dylan the Daring

Dylan the Daring and the Jumbled Jungle of Words

Dean Winterhalder-Richardson

For the child who struggles with reading confidence or feels overwhelmed by letters and words.

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Salt and Honey: Jewish Teens on Feminism, Creativity, and Tradition

Michelle Shapiro Abraham

For the Jewish teenager navigating the complexities of modern life, faith, and social justice while searching for a way

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The Merlin Conspiracy

Diana Wynne Jones

For the teenager navigating big responsibilities or feeling like an outsider, this tale explores finding your voice whil

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Calpurnia Tate #2

The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate

Jacqueline Kelly

For the girl who feels restricted by 'shoulds' and 'musts,' this story follows a curious mind eager to explore the natur

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Sports Illustrated Kids: Would You Rather Challenges

Would You Rather Snag the Most Steals or Block the Most Shots?

For the young athlete who loves talking shop: this guide decodes the colorful and specialized vocabulary used on the bas

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Who HQ Graphic Novels

Who Was Cesar Chavez?

Terry Blas, Who HQ

For the child who asks why some things aren't fair, this graphic novel brings to life the courageous journey of a man wh

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Poetry for Young People

Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes, David Roessel, Arnold Rampersad

For the child exploring their identity and the world around them. This vibrant collection introduces young readers to th

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All the Colors of the Race

For the child navigating a world of check-boxes, these rhythmic poems celebrate the beauty and complexity of growing up

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For the child preparing for a big move or searching for where they belong, this lyrical story celebrates the joy of retu

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Gay America: Struggle for Equality

For the teen seeking to understand the history of the LGBTQ+ movement, this illustrated guide explores the courage and s

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Little Golden Book Biography

Maya Angelou: A Little Golden Book Biography

For the child discovering the power of their own voice. This gentle introduction shows how a young girl grew up to be a

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The Story Of #1

For the child who needs to know that their voice is a gift. This gentle biography shows how a young girl found the coura

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Thomas Jefferson

James Cross Giblin

For the child curious about how a single person can be both a champion of liberty and a slaveholder, this biography invi

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