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Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Writing & Storytelling

1,940 books about writing & storytelling

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Romiette and Julio

Sharon M. Draper

For the teen navigating the intensity of a first romance while facing social pressures and safety concerns in their comm

Cover of Shrink Ray Saga

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #31

Shrink Ray Saga

For the child who loves gaming and needs a laugh, this diary-style adventure turns the tables when a shrink ray makes li

Cover of How to Catch a Clover Thief

How to Catch a Clover Thief

Elise Parsley

For the child who gets a little too intense about protecting their toys or treasures, this silly forest mystery highligh

Ages 4–8

Cover of Joining Words: Conjunctions

Grammar & Writing Explained

Joining Words: Conjunctions

For the early writer ready to move beyond short sentences. This visual guide shows how simple words like 'and' and 'beca

Cover of Tell Me a Lion Story

Tell Me a Lion Story

For the child who loves to take charge of storytime, this playful book celebrates the magic of collaborative storytellin

Cover of The Downstairs Girl

The Downstairs Girl

For the teenager grappling with their place in the world, this story explores the power of using your voice to challenge

Cover of The School Musical Meltdown

Junior High Drama #1

The School Musical Meltdown

Jessica Gunderson

For the young performer or student who feels the pressure when things go wrong, this story models how to keep calm and c

Cover of Speak

Laurie Halse Anderson

For the teenager navigating the aftermath of trauma or feeling silenced by social isolation. This powerful story explore

Cover of Choosing Sides

Sweet Valley Twins: The Graphic Novel #5

Francine Pascal

For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school cliques and wondering how to stay true to themselves when fr

Cover of I am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment

I am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment

For the child grappling with questions of fairness and identity. This true story uses personal accounts to explore the l

Cover of The Treasure of Dead Man's Lane and Other Case Files

Saxby Smart, Private Detective #2

The Treasure of Dead Man's Lane and Other Case Files

For the curious child who loves to figure things out, this interactive mystery invites young detectives to crack three p

Cover of Free as a Bird: The Story of Malala

Free as a Bird: The Story of Malala

For the child noticing inequality or wanting to help others, this beautifully illustrated biography introduces the coura

Cover of Off the Wall

Theodore Taylor III

For the child who sees a blank wall and imagines a masterpiece, this story celebrates finding one's unique voice through

Cover of Kids' Night In 2: A Feast of Stories

Kids' Night In #2

Kids' Night In 2: A Feast of Stories

Jessica Adams, Helen Basini, Nick Earls, Juliet Partridge

For the middle-grade reader who enjoys variety, this vibrant anthology offers a mix of humor and heart while supporting

Cover of Miss Smith Reads Again!

Miss Smith Reads Again!

Michael Garland

For the child who needs to see that books are more than just words on a page. Discover how stories can turn a regular cl

Cover of Baseball's All-time All-stars

Baseball's All-time All-stars

For the young sports fan who loves debating player stats and history. This deep dive into baseball's legendary 'dream te

Cover of The Starving Time

My America: Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary #2

The Starving Time

Patricia Hermes

For the child curious about how kids found strength in the past, this diary explores resilience and hope during times of

Cover of The Iron Lily

The Mantlemass Chronicles #4

Barbara Willard

For the teen seeking their place in the world, this story of a 16th-century orphan finding her power and identity in a m

Cover of Julia's Magic

Eleanor Cameron

For the child who has ever felt the crushing weight of a secret mistake and the frantic need to fix things before being

Cover of Tell Me a Story

Tell Me a Story

Cynthia Rothman

For the early learner discovering the magic of their own voice, this gentle reader builds confidence through the shared

Cover of Podkin One-Ear

The Five Realms #1

For the child stepping into bigger responsibilities before they feel ready, this epic tale follows a young rabbit findin

Cover of Champions of Women's Soccer

Champions of Soccer #2

Champions of Women's Soccer

For the young athlete looking for inspiration beyond the field, this guide celebrates the grit and history of the women

Cover of The Most Powerful Boy in the Universe

Compton Valance #1

The Most Powerful Boy in the Universe

For the child who loves to laugh and needs a spark of confidence: discover how an ordinary boy handles extraordinary pow

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Scarlet and Ivy #1

Sophie Cleverly

For the child who feels overshadowed by a sibling or struggles to find their own voice in a new, intimidating environmen

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