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Writing & Storytelling

1,940 books about writing & storytelling

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Hannah Sharpe Cartoon Detective

Janet Tashjian

For the child who notices the tiny details others miss and loves to express their unique perspective through art.

Ages 8–12

Mieko and the Fifth Treasure

Eleanor Coerr

For the child struggling to find their spark after a difficult loss or injury. A gentle story about a young artist recla

Ages 8–12

DK Life Stories

Gandhi

Diane Bailey

For the child curious about how one person can change the world without using force. Explore how peace and determination

Ages 8–12

Historical Biographies #1

Take Command, Captain Farragut!

Peter Roop, Connie Roop

For the child stepping into big responsibilities before they feel ready, this true story shows how courage and integrity

Ages 7–10

Sid from Mackerel Town

Jazz Leahy

For the child who thrives in creative chaos and needs to know that their unique, messy way of being is something to cele

Ages 3–7

Lydia, Queen of Palestine

Uri Orlev

For the child navigating a big move or family upheaval, this story shows how a bold imagination and a bit of defiance ca

Ages 8–12

J. R. Silver Writes Her World

Melissa Dassori

For the child navigating middle school friendship changes who wishes they could control the outcome of every social situ

Ages 8–12

Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare

Andrea Balis, Elizabeth Levy

For the child questioning why people sometimes fear those who are different, this narrative history explores the Red Sca

Ages 10–14

Usborne Illustrated World History #1

Early Civilization

Jane Chisholm, Anne Millard

For the child who asks how the first cities were built or how writing began. Explore the fascinating origins of Sumer, E

Ages 8–12

Frida's Big Dreams

Mina Miranda

For the child who is starting to wonder about the future, this sweet story encourages young readers to imagine all the a

Ages 3–7

Bone

Tall Tales

Jeff Smith, Tom Sniegoski

For the child who loves a good laugh and over-the-top adventures, these silly campfire stories offer a lighthearted way

Ages 8–12

The Egyptology Handbook A Course in the Wonders of Egypt

Emily Sands

For the curious child fascinated by mummies and pharaohs, this interactive workbook invites them to step into the boots

Ages 8–12

Ologies

The Pirateology Handbook

William Lubber

For the child captivated by maritime mysteries and historical secrets. This immersive handbook transforms history into a

Ages 8–12

How to Write a Story

Kate Messner

For the child who has a big imagination but doesn't know where to start, this step-by-step guide turns the daunting blan

Ages 5–9

Journeys: Young Readers’ Letters to Authors Who Changed Their Lives

Library of Congress Center for the Book

For the young reader who wonders if their favorite stories matter. This collection of letters shows how books help stude

Ages 8–18

Granny's Wonderful Chair

Frances Browne

For the child who loves getting lost in old-fashioned wonders, this collection offers soothing, moral tales told by a ma

Ages 7–12

The Evil Wizard Smallbone

Delia Sherman

For the child who feels like an outsider or is looking for where they truly belong, even in the most unlikely and crotch

Ages 8–12

Fizzy's Lunch Lab #1

Nelly Nitpick, Kid Food Critic

Jamie Michalak

For the child who has strong opinions about what is on their plate and might be missing out on fun or friendships becaus

Ages 6–9

The Silver Pencil

Alice Dalgliesh

For the young girl finding her voice and place in the world, this story of a girl moving across continents explores how

Ages 9–13

Cover of Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

Elissa Brent Weissman

For the child who loves to draw or write but feels discouraged when their work isn't perfect, this collection shows that

Ages 8–12

Bree Boyd Is a Legend

Leah Johnson

For the child who feels the weight of adult expectations or the pressure to always be the best while trying to help thei

Ages 8–12

How to Be Luminous

Harriet Reuter Hapgood

For the teenager grappling with the weight of profound loss and seeking a path to rediscover beauty when the world has t

Ages 14–18

Stella Díaz #3

Stella Díaz Dreams Big

Angela Dominguez

For the child finding their voice in a new language or school, this story celebrates the courage it takes to speak up fo

Ages 6–10

Marcia Williams Presents

The Tudors: Kings, Queens, Scribes, and Ferrets!

Marcia Williams

For the child who finds textbooks dry, this comic-style journey makes the high-stakes drama of the Tudor dynasty approac

Ages 7–12

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