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Writing & Storytelling

8,628 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs437 books

4–7 yrs2833 books

8–11 yrs

3243 books

Age

For the teenager seeking a fresh start after a painful home life, finding healing through the rhythm of a new neighborho

Ages 14–18

Dia's Story Cloth

Dia Cha

For the family exploring their history or the child learning about the refugee experience through the lens of traditiona

For the teenager navigating deep grief and the weight of family expectations, this cyber-tech retelling brings Shakespea

Ages 12–18

The King Who Rained

Fred Gwynne

For the child who takes everything literally, this hilarious book explores the silly side of language through the many m

Ages 4–9

Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices

Walter Dean Myers

For the young reader seeking to understand their roots, this collection of voices captures the heartbeat, history, and v

Ages 10–16

Dear Miss Breed: The True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II and the Librarian Who Made a Difference

Joanne Oppenheim

For the young reader seeking to understand injustice through the eyes of children who lived it, and the power of one per

Ages 10–18

Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American

Jasminne Mendez

For the child navigating what it means to belong to two cultures, this memoir in verse explores the beauty and complexit

For the teen navigating the quiet ache of being an outsider and the confusion of first love while searching for where th

Ages 14–18

Leeva at Last

Sara Pennypacker

For the child who feels isolated or different, this story celebrates the power of books to open doors and the beauty of

Ages 8–12

American Story: 100 True Tales from American History, The

Jennifer Armstrong

For the curious child who finds history textbooks boring, this collection uses vibrant human stories to make America's p

Ages 8–12

What's Going On In There?

Geoffrey Grahn

For the curious child who wonders what goes on behind closed doors, this quirky look at the lives of famous artists and

Ages 6–10

Faraway Home

Jane Kurtz

For children feeling nervous about a parent's long trip or curious about a faraway ancestral home they have never visite

Ages 4–8

Through the Grapevine

Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss

For the child curious about how a legendary magazine is made or the adult nostalgic for the pop culture of the 70s and 8

Ages 9–14

Prairie Songs

Pam Conrad

For the child noticing that the adults in their life are struggling with their mental health or feeling like they do not

Ages 10–14

The Night Daddy

Maria Gripe

For the child adjusting to a parent's unconventional work schedule or seeking connection through an unusual but nurturin

Ages 8–12

Ever After High: Secret Diary #1

The Secret Diary of Apple White

Heather Alexander

For the child feeling the weight of a mistake or unfair blame. Apple White must take charge to clear her name and save t

Ages 8–12

A Gathering of Days

Joan W. Blos

For the child navigating a changing family or processing a first loss, this quiet diary provides a gentle bridge to the

Ages 9–13

Piecing Me Together

Renée Watson

For the teen girl navigating the divide between her neighborhood and a private school while finding the courage to defin

Ages 12–18

Kit's Wilderness

David Almond

For children navigating the heavy reality of a grandparent's fading memory or the pressure to fit into a group of friend

Ages 10–14

Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator #2

The Ladies of the Lake

Jennifer Allison

For the teen who feels like an outsider and loves a good puzzle, this mystery follows a spunky girl finding her footing

Ages 10–14

From the Files of Madison Finn: Super Edition #1

To Have and to Hold

Laura Dower

For the tween navigating a world of online rumors, family changes, and the unpredictable chaos of middle school life.

Ages 8–12

Cut

Patricia McCormick

For the teenager struggling to voice their internal pain, this story follows a girl in treatment learning to replace sel

For the child who needs a quiet moment to marvel at the world. This lyrical journey encourages young minds to see the ex

Ages 4–10

Aristotle and Dante #1

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

For the teenager navigating the quiet ache of loneliness or the confusion of first love while searching for their place

Ages 14–18

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