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Writing & Storytelling

8,514 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs432 books

4–7 yrs2788 books

8–11 yrs

3201 books

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For the child who needs to learn that reporting every detail can hurt feelings, even when it's technically true.

Ages 6–9

Judy Moody & Friends #3

Amy Namey in Ace Reporter

Megan McDonald

For the child who loves asking 'why' and is always looking for the next big adventure with their best friend.

Ages 6–9

The Hidden Forest #2

Yours Truly, Goldilocks

Alma Flor Ada

For the child who loves imagining what happens after 'the end,' this clever collection of letters brings favorite fairy

Ages 5–9

Vinyl Moon

Mahogany L. Browne

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

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

For the child who finds magic in their own drawings and needs a safe space to explore the line between what is pretend a

Ages 6–10

Call Me María

Judith Ortiz Cofer

For the teen feeling caught between two worlds, this poetic novel explores the ache of leaving home and the challenge of

Ages 12–17

Manga Shakespeare

Hamlet

William Shakespeare, Richard Appignanesi

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

Ages 12–18

Miss Brooks #1

Miss Brooks Loves Books (and I Don't)

Barbara Bottner

For the child who thinks reading is a chore and hasn't found that one special story yet. A stubborn first grader finally

Ages 4–8

The Umbrella House

Colleen Nelson

For the child feeling the weight of a changing neighborhood, this story celebrates the courage to protect local history

Ages 8–12

Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story

Shana Keller

For the child who asks why school matters or feels frustrated by a difficult lesson. This story reveals the true value o

Ages 6–10

Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! And Other Palindromes

Jon Agee

For the curious child who loves wordplay and puzzles, this quirky collection uses humor to show how language can be flip

Ages 6–12

The Year of Our Revolution

Judith Ortiz Cofer

For the teenager navigating the pull between traditional family roots and the urge to define their own path in a changin

Ages 12–18

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

Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter Saved the President (And the Country)

Kathleen Krull, Paul Brewer

For the child who struggles with big feelings or heavy burdens. Discover how Abraham Lincoln used jokes and wit to find

Ages 6–10

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

For the young reader seeking to find their place in the world while uncovering family secrets. This immersive mystery bu

Ages 10–14

A Poem for Peter

Angela Davis Pinkney

For the child who loves to create and needs to see themselves in the stories they read. Celebrate the magic of finding a

Ages 5–9

Tennyson

Lesley M. M. Blume

For the child navigating a family upheaval, this lyrical story explores how poetry and history can provide a map through

Ages 8–12

Versos sencillos

José Martí

For the child discovering the power of words to change the world. These rhythmic, heartfelt poems celebrate the beauty o

Ages 8–14

Barnyard Slam

Dian Curtis Regan

For the child who loves telling jokes and needs a spark of confidence to share their own creative voice through silly wo

Ages 4–9

Ike LaRue #1

Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School

Mark Teague

For the child who masterfully exaggerates their 'sufferings' when asked to do chores or follow rules. A hilarious look a

Ages 4–9

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

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

Ages 6–12

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