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999 books about writing & storytelling
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Singing with Elephants
Margarita Engle
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to find their voice through creativity, empathy for animals, and the
Ages 8–12
West from Home
Laura Ingalls Wilder
For the child who loves the Little House series and wants to see the real woman behind the stories as she discovers the
Ages 8–14
Growing Up Asian: Teens Write about Asian-American Identity
Youth Communication
For the teenager navigating the space between two worlds, these personal essays from Asian-American peers offer a mirror
Ages 12–18
Big Words #1
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Doreen Rappaport
For the child asking why things aren't always fair, this poetic biography uses Dr. King's own powerful words to explain
Ages 5–9
Ashley Bryan's ABC of African American Poetry
Ashley Bryan
Introduce your child to the power of Black voices through this vibrant alphabet book that pairs rhythmic poetry with stu
Ages 4–8
A Starlit Trip to the Library
Andrew Katz
For the little reader who feels a sense of panic when a favorite ritual is disrupted, this nighttime adventure turns a f
Ages 3–7
Unraveling Freedom: The Battle for Democracy on the Home Front During World War I
Ann Bausum
For the student grappling with how fear can change a country, this powerful history explores the fragile nature of civil
Ages 12–18
Logan Turner #1
Punished!
David Lubar
For the child who loves to play with language or the class clown who needs to see the power of words in a whole new, hil
Ages 7–11
19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East
Naomi Shihab Nye
For the young reader trying to make sense of a world divided by borders and headlines. These poems bridge the gap betwee
Ages 12–18
Who Stole the Wizard Of Oz?
Avi
For the child facing an unfair accusation or feeling misunderstood, this classic mystery empowers kids to use logic and
Ages 8–12
The Absolutely Awful Alphabet
Mordicai Gerstein
For the child who loves the weird, the gross, and the monstrous. This quirky alphabet book transforms boring letters int
Ages 5–10
Thura's Diary: My Life in Wartime Iraq
Thura al-Windawi
For the teenager grappling with world events, this authentic diary provides a humanizing, firsthand account of a young w
Ages 12–18
Ask Albert Einstein
Lynne Barasch
For the child who feels overwhelmed by schoolwork or believes that being smart means never struggling with a difficult p
Ages 6–9
Stella Louella's Runaway Book
Lisa Campbell Ernst
For the child who feels the weight of a mistake or is nervous about returning a lost item. A charming look at how a shar
Ages 4–8
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Doreen Cronin
For the child learning to speak up when something feels unfair, this silly barnyard tale shows how words and working tog
Ages 3–7
The Elizabethans #1
Playmaker, The
J. B. Cheaney
For the young reader seeking to find their place in the world while uncovering family secrets. This immersive mystery bu
Ages 10–14
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears: We Love the Library
Mike Berenstain
For the child who loves their local library or feels concerned when a favorite community space is threatened.
Ages 4–8
Middle School Chronicles #3
8th Grade Middle School Chronicles
Essynce E. Moore
For the student feeling the jitters of their final year before high school, this teen-written story offers an authentic
Ages 10–14
Healthy Babies #3
Numbers
Chosen Spot Publishing
For the young historian or Disney enthusiast curious about how a famous mouse became a global icon through early books a
Ages 6–10
Lift-Off
Turtle Is Lost
Pam Holden
For the child who loves the whimsical world of Wonderland and the playful rhythm of rhyme: a poetic journey through a cu
Ages 8–12
Spiritual Biographies for Young People
Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action
Maura D. Shaw
For children starting to notice unfairness in the world, this biography shows how one woman turned her faith into a life
Ages 6–10
G. Neri's True Adventures #2
My Bicentennial Summer
G. Neri
For the child exploring their place in the world, this verse memoir captures a biracial boy's journey through a summer o
Ages 8–12
Little Golden Book Biography
Taylor Swift Ultimate Fan Edition
Wendy Loggia
For the young dreamer inspired by music and hard work. This guide celebrates Taylor Swift's journey, offering facts and
Ages 8–14
Healthy Babies #1
ABC
Chosen Spot Publishing
For the young Disney enthusiast or curious collector interested in how a famous mouse got his name and his first big bre
Ages 3–8
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