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Writing & Storytelling

1,940 books about writing & storytelling

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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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Little Golden Book Biography

Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography

Alliah L. Agostini

For the child who needs to see how big dreams and hard work can change the world. This gentle biography introduces a leg

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Moonie and Junie #2

Interstellar Pen Pals

Katie Kordesh

For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to know that friendship can be found in the most unexpected places, e

Ages 8–12

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Singer-Songwriter Biographies

Leslie Holleran

For the child who loves to sing or needs to see how big dreams and hard work can transform a humble beginning into a lif

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The House at the Edge of Magic #4

The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond

For the child who feels the weight of responsibility when a loved one is hurting and needs a reminder that even the bigg

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Alex and the Monsters #1

Here Comes Mr. Flat!

For the child who struggles to tidy their room or find the magic in books, this graphic novel turns a messy bedroom into

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Little Golden Book Biography

Mel Brooks: A Little Golden Book Biography

For the child who loves to make everyone giggle, this introduction to a comedy legend shows how laughter can be a lifelo

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The Native American Story Book #4

The Native American Story Book: Volume Four

For the family looking to honor ancestral wisdom and explore the rich oral traditions of the Choctaw, Lumbee, and Hopi n

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For the child who feels shy, awkward, or 'plain,' this story shows how a lonely girl found her voice and courage through

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A Song for Olaf

Jennifer Boulanger

For the child discovering a passion for music or exploring their heritage, this biography of Herman Berlinski celebrates

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The Shiloh Series #1

Helena Sorensen

For the child grappling with spiritual questions or feeling overwhelmed by a world that seems dark and uncertain.

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Lesa Cline-Ransome

For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the devastating impact of systemic injustice on innocent lives

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Imani and the Great Hair Experiment

For the child questioning societal beauty standards or wanting to explore their natural hair journey with confidence.

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We're All in This Together

For the pre-teen navigating the messy transitions of shifting friendships, parents separating, and the pressure of middl

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Naturalist's Apprentice

Nature Art With Chiura Obata

Michael Elsohn Ross

For the child finding beauty in the world while navigating injustice. This book pairs the story of a Japanese American a

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The Adventure of Three Little Pugs

For the child learning how their choices affect others. This 19th-century collection uses animal voices to gently explor

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Tattle Battle #1

The Great Math Tattle Battle

For the child who struggles to mind their own business or the student who uses their cleverness to track others' mistake

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I'm Not a Pig in Underpants

For the curious child who loves a good giggle, this rhyming guessing game uses silly animal comparisons to help little o

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Silly Billy the Squirrel

Jennifer L. Trace

For curious kids who love cartoons and history, this guide explores the evolution of animation from early optical toys t

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

For the middle-schooler navigating the awkward gaps between childhood and being a 'cool' teenager, while dealing with so

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Loud and Proud: LGBTQ+ Speeches that Empower and Inspire

For the teenager looking for their voice and place in history, this collection of 40 iconic LGBTQ+ speeches provides a r

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The Jitters Series #2

First Year Letters

Julie Danneberg

For the child who wonders what teachers think after the school bell rings. This collection of letters explores the speci

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How I Learned Geography

For the child facing difficult times or family hardship: a moving look at how a simple map and the power of imagination

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The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers

The Story of John Lewis

For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this biography introduces a boy who used his voice to change t

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