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Writing & Storytelling

1,940 books about writing & storytelling

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Boys without Names

For the child curious about global justice or those needing to see how hope and storytelling can provide strength in the

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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly #2

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire tale but still wants to laugh. These silly, mildly spooky stories turn

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Destination Unexpected

Donald R. Gallo

For the teenager standing at a crossroads, these ten short stories follow young people on journeys that lead to surprisi

Ages 12–17

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Opinions and Opossums

For the child who has big questions about the way things are and needs the courage to speak up even when it feels safer

Cover of Twisted Tongues Jokes, Comics, Facts, and Tongue Twisters––All 100% Gross!

Twisted Tongues Jokes, Comics, Facts, and Tongue Twisters––All 100% Gross!

David Lewman, Kit Lively

For the middle grade reader who loves all things icky, this collection of gross-out facts and tongue twisters is perfect

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A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes #1

A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes

Jake Halpern, Peter Kujawinski

For the child who loves uncovering hidden secrets, this sensory-rich adventure explores how bravery and teamwork can sto

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Back Home: Story Time with My Father

Arlène Elizabeth Casimir

For the child who wants to feel connected to a place they have never visited, this lyrical story celebrates the bridge b

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Little Jashna's Confessions

Johnsirani Muthuvelu

For the child learning that everyone makes mistakes, this gentle story uses honest confessions to help little ones talk

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Francisco Jiménez

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of being the first in their family to attend college while balancing high e

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Adventures in Cartooning #1

Adventures in Cartooning

James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost

For the creative child who loves doodling but doesn't know how to start their own story, this guide turns comic-making i

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I Am the Messenger

For the teen feeling adrift or invisible, this philosophical mystery follows an ordinary cab driver who discovers that s

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Confessions of a Candy Snatcher

Phoebe Sinclair

For the child grappling with a bad choice they made and the heavy weight of secrets, this verse novel explores how to ow

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The Folk Keeper

Franny Billingsley

For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for where they truly belong. Corinna's journey from orphan to F

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What Could I Be?

What Could Taylor Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend, this rhyming adventure explores a world of career possibilities and encourages

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Stories for Young Readers #3

Stories for Eight-Year-Olds

Sara Corrin, Stephen Corrin

For the child ready to move beyond picture books but not quite settled into long novels, this collection offers bite-siz

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The Swallowtail Legacy #3

Search for the Sunken Statue

Michael D. Beil

For the child who loves piecing together clues and enjoys stories about unmasking adults with secret motives during a su

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Children of Atlantis #3

Ankh & The Enchanted Scroll Room Libraria

Graciella I. Caroponis

For the child with an insatiable appetite for exploration and a love for the quiet magic of a library, this story celebr

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Be and Do, It's Up to You

Darcelle Malby, Lauren Fitch

For the child learning how to handle big dreams and daily setbacks, this rhyming guide introduces the power of a positiv

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Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in, this biography shows how grit and brilliance can turn an outsider

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Are All the Giants Dead?

For the child who wonders what happens to heroes after the story ends, this whimsical tale explores growing older and fi

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A Small Civil War

For the young person starting to question authority and realizing that even the people they love can have deeply conflic

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For the teen finding their footing in a competitive world, this story explores reclaiming your power when the rules of t

Cover of A Separate Battle Women and the Civil War

A Separate Battle Women and the Civil War

For the young history buff who wants to know the hidden stories of the past, this book reveals the brave, unsung women w

Cover of Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences

Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences

For the middle schooler starting to notice unfair rules, this story follows a student standing up against restrictive dr

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