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8,507 books about writing & storytelling
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The Secret Year
Jennifer R. Hubbard
For the teenager navigating the complex weight of a secret loss and the confusing realization that a person can contain
Ages 14–18
Emmie & Friends #5
Truly Tyler
Terri Libenson
For the child feeling torn between different social circles or struggling to pursue a 'uncool' hobby while maintaining t
Ages 8–12
Amazing Grace #3
Starring Grace
Mary Hoffman
For the child who turns every cardboard box into a castle. Grace and her friends show how creative play can turn a summe
Ages 7–10
A Sleuth of Bears and Other Amusing, Beguiling, and Peculiar Collective Nouns
Colter Jackson
Perfect for curious kids who love words and wildlife, this charming guide explores the whimsical world of collective nou
Ages 4–8
King Dork #2
King Dork Approximately
Frank Portman
For the teenager who feels like an outsider in their own school and is searching for the truth behind family secrets and
Ages 14–18
Seeing Emily
Joyce Lee Wong
For the teenager navigating the pull between two cultures while trying to find their own creative voice through art.
Ages 12–17
Fact Finders: Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Kathy Allen
For the curious student fascinated by ancient mysteries and the secret language of the Pharaohs.
Ages 7–11
Not a Unicorn
Dana Middleton
For the child who feels like they have to hide their true self to fit in. Jewel was born with a horn on her head and jus
Ages 8–12
I Remember
Fara Lynn Krasnopolsky
For the child curious about their roots or family history, this memoir explores Jewish life in a pre-revolutionary Russi
Ages 9–12
Singin' Somebody Else's Song
Mary Blount Christian
For the teen processing the heavy weight of a friend's suicide and the complicated guilt that follows while trying to ch
Ages 12–18
Turning Points in History
Death at Kent State
Michael Burgan
For the middle-grade reader asking big questions about protest, power, and how a single photograph can change how the wo
Ages 9–13
Timeline
Miracle Men
Glen Downey
For the child who loves tales of real-life heroism and needs a boost of inspiration to see the extraordinary impact one
Ages 8–12
Cowboy Sam and Those Confounded Secrets
Kitty Griffin, Kathy Combs
For the child who struggles to keep a secret or feels the physical pressure of holding onto a big surprise. A tall-tale
Ages 4–8
Sway
Amber McRee Turner
For the child struggling to understand why a parent left and needing to reconnect with the parent who stayed.
Ages 8–12
Marked Man: Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption
John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro
For the teen grappling with what it means to do the right thing when everyone else is looking the other way, even at a s
Ages 12–18
A Pack of Liars
Anne Fine
For the child who finds everyday life a bit dull and loves to embellish the truth, this story explores the messy consequ
Ages 9–12
Fairy Tale Journals #1
This Journal Belongs to Snow White
Jose Cruz
For the young reader who loves to see familiar stories in a new light, this diary-style retelling helps kids explore voi
Ages 8–11
The Bookshop on the Quay
Patricia Lynch
For the child searching for where they belong, this classic tale follows an orphan's journey through Dublin's winding st
Ages 8–12
Kazu Jones #1
Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers
Shauna Holyoak
For the child who loves a good puzzle and feels a deep sense of justice, this mystery explores taking responsibility for
Ages 8–12
Girl Made of Stars
Ashley Herring Blake
For the teen navigating the painful intersection of family loyalty and moral truth when a loved one is accused of a seri
Ages 14–18
The Computer Nut
Betsy Byars
For the child who loves tech or wonders about life on other planets, this retro mystery explores what happens when digit
Ages 8–12
Only She Came Back
Margot Harrison
For the teenager fascinated by true crime who needs to understand the blurred lines between digital personas and the mes
Ages 14–18
Shark Summer #2
Spirit Week
Ira Marcks
For the child who loves a spine-tingling mystery and is starting to navigate the complex reality of a family member's ch
Ages 8–12
Double Vision
Diana Hendry
For the teenager who feels restricted by their surroundings and dreams of a more vibrant, independent world beyond their
Ages 12–16
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