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Writing & Storytelling

8,507 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs432 books

4–7 yrs2783 books

8–11 yrs

3201 books

Age

For the child finding their place in the family through art and words. This gentle collection of poems celebrates the qu

Ages 4–8

The Book Rescuer

Sue Macy

For the child who loves to collect treasures or is curious about their family history, this story celebrates the courage

Ages 4–8

Becoming Ben Franklin

Russell Freedman

For the child who wonders how an ordinary apprentice becomes a legend, this biography explores the grit and curiosity ne

Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy navigate the heartwarming and difficult journey from childhood to womanhood in this beloved story

Ages 9–14

Ask Albert Einstein

Lynne Barasch

A seven-year-old girl sends a letter to the world's most famous scientist, Albert Einstein, hoping he can help her siste

Sixteen-year-old John searches for a sense of belonging as he navigates a complicated new connection with a fellow outsi

Ages 14–18

Grandaddy's Place

Helen V. Griffith

For the child who feels nervous or grumpy about visiting a new place or meeting a distant relative. This story gently ca

Ages 4–8

Through the Grapevine

Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss

Step behind the scenes of the legendary children's magazine that defined a generation with pop culture icons from M*A*S*

Ages 9–14

Breaking the News: What's Real, What's Not, and Why the Difference Matters

Robin Terry-Brown

For the digital native who needs to know what to believe online. This guide helps middle grade readers spot misinformati

Ages 10–15

This Star Won't Go Out

Esther Earl

The journals and sketches of Esther Earl reveal the vibrant spirit of the teenager who inspired the story of The Fault i

Ages 14–18

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

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

Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

William Miller

After a painful loss, nine-year-old Zora remembers her mother's encouragement to dream big as she climbs a tall tree to

Ages 5–9

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

Click

David Almond, Deborah Ellis, Eoin Colfer, Gregory Maguire, Linda Sue Park, Margo Lanagan, Nick Hornby, Roddy Doyle, Ruth Ozeki, Tim Wynne-Jones

A famous photographer leaves a legacy of seashells and cameras to his grandchildren, sparking a journey through his adve

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

American Story: 100 True Tales from American History, The

Jennifer Armstrong

One hundred true stories bring the past to life through a collection of fascinating tales that span the breadth of Ameri

Ages 8–12

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

Me Being Me is exactly as insane as You Being You

Todd Hasak-Lowy

For the teenager feeling overwhelmed by a changing family, this clever novel-in-lists mirrors the scattered, honest thou

For the child who has mastered the basics and is ready to push the boundaries of their imagination by thinking beyond th

Ages 5–9

What the Fact?

Seema Yasmin

For the teen navigating a digital world of fake news and viral rumors, this guide builds the critical thinking skills ne

Ages 12–18

The Summer of Lost Letters

Hannah Reynolds

For the teenager curious about their family's past and the secrets hidden in old boxes of letters. A summer of discovery

Ages 12–18

Same, Same but Different

Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

Two boys living on opposite sides of the world share letters and drawings that prove their lives are filled with the sam

Ages 4–8

A Million Views

Aaron Starmer

For the child who dreams of being a YouTuber, this story navigates the exciting yet stressful world of digital fame and

Ages 8–12

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