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Writing & Storytelling

1,940 books about writing & storytelling

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Kamala Raised Her Hand

Raakhee Mirchandani

For the child who needs to know that their voice matters, this inspiring look at Kamala Harris shows how raising your ha

Cover of Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words

Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words

For the child who expresses themselves through movement or for those curious about how a quiet hero can make a world of

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Fergus and Zeke #2

Fergus and Zeke and the 100th Day of School

Kate Messner

For the child who wants to be part of the group but isn't sure where they fit in. Follow two class mice as they persever

Ages 5–8

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Pageants of Despair

For the teenager fascinated by how stories shape our world and the chilling battle between light and darkness hidden in

Cover of Toads and Diamonds

Toads and Diamonds

Charlotte S. Huck

For the child learning how their words and attitude affect others. This classic tale uses magical gifts to show that kin

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Tales Out of Time

For the curious teen who wonders 'what if,' this collection of classic tales explores the mystery of time and how it sha

Cover of We Meet Again

Timmy Failure #3

For the child who uses a big imagination to mask social insecurities or school struggles, this quirky mystery finds humo

Cover of The Hanmoji Handbook: Your Guide to the Chinese Language Through Emoji

The Hanmoji Handbook: Your Guide to the Chinese Language Through Emoji

Jason Li, An Xiao Mina, Jennifer 8. Lee

For the digital-savvy child curious about language, this handbook connects the emojis they use every day to the ancient

Cover of The Poem Forest: Poet W. S. Merwin and the Palm Tree Forest He Grew from Scratch

The Poem Forest: Poet W. S. Merwin and the Palm Tree Forest He Grew from Scratch

Carrie Fountain

For the child who dreams of making the world a greener place, this lyrical biography shows how one person's dedication c

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Figures of Speech

For the child who takes everything literally, these clever illustrations turn common idioms into hilarious visual jokes

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The Boy from Clearwater #2

The Boy from Clearwater: Book 2

For the teen or young adult grappling with the weight of history and the challenge of rebuilding a life after injustice

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When the Mapou Sings

For the teen processing the weight of history and the search for missing family, this lyrical novel explores finding one

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A Reporter's Story #3

Meltdown: A Race Against Nuclear Disaster at Three Mile Island

Wilborn Hampton

For the curious student asking about the risks of nuclear power. This gripping account explores a real-life crisis and h

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A Reporter's Story #1

Kennedy Assassinated! The World Mourns

Wilborn Hampton

For the middle-grade reader curious about how news is made, this firsthand reporter's account explores the confusion and

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Biography from A to Z

Malcolm X: Force for Change

Kristin Thoennes Keller

For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this accessible biography introduces the life and evolution of

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Whimsical Wonderings About #2

Whimsical Wonderings About Dragons

For the child whose mind is always filled with 'what-ifs,' this playful rhyming story invites little ones to imagine the

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Flights of Fancy! #1

Flights of Fancy!

Rabindranath Tagore

For the child who finds magic in the every day, these classic verses by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore celebrate the

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Red and Green and Blue and White

For children processing why some people are unkind to those who are different, this moving story shows how a neighborhoo

Cover of Shadow Catcher How Edward S. Curtis Documented American Indian Dignity and Beauty

Shadow Catcher How Edward S. Curtis Documented American Indian Dignity and Beauty

For the child curious about how we preserve the past, this biography explores one man's lifelong mission to honor and do

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All Our Broken Pieces

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of OCD or physical scars, this raw romance explores finding beauty in brokennes

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Batman: The Dark Knight

The Fog of Fear

For the child who is learning how to face their biggest worries and discover that even heroes have to overcome their dee

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A Picture Book Biography

A Picture Book of Paul Revere

For the child curious about how one person can change the course of history, this biography introduces the brave silvers

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A Picture Book Biography

A Picture Book of Helen Keller

For the child who feels frustrated by challenges or wonders how people with disabilities navigate the world, this is an

Cover of Happy Birthday to Me!

The Adventures of Mr. Colt #1

Happy Birthday to Me!

LC's Creative Trail Inc.

For the child celebrating a birthday who wants to capture their favorite things and see how much they have grown through

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