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8,507 books about writing & storytelling
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432 books
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Henry VIII's Wives
Alison Prince
For the young history buff curious about the real women behind the crowns, this diary-style account brings the high-stak
Ages 9–13
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
Dear America #28
Early Sunday Morning: The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows
Barry Denenberg
For the child grappling with sudden life changes or seeking to understand how ordinary people survive extraordinary hist
Ages 8–12
The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel)
Ellen Raskin
For the puzzle-loving child who enjoys cracking codes, this wacky mystery follows a woman's decades-long quest to find h
Ages 8–12
Call Me Hope
Gretchen Olson
For the child navigating a difficult relationship with a parent, this moving story offers a roadmap for emotional safety
Ages 10–14
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
Cut
Patricia McCormick
For the teenager struggling to voice their internal pain, this story follows a girl in treatment learning to replace sel
Ages 12–18
Imagine a... #2
Imagine a Day
Sarah L. Thomson
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
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
From the Files of Madison Finn #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
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Kelly Barnhill
For the child grappling with the weight of growing up and the discovery that those they love are imperfect, magical, and
Ages 8–12
My Pen
Christopher Myers
For the child who feels small or limited, this visually stunning book celebrates how a simple tool can unlock a world of
Ages 4–8
Dear... #1
Dear Santa Claus
Alan Durant
For the inquisitive child who wants to know the 'how' and 'why' of Christmas. Explore the magic of the North Pole throug
Ages 4–8
Usborne Young Reading: Series Two #1
Twelfth Night
Rosie Dickins, William Shakespeare
For the child navigating the funny, confusing world of crushes and mixed signals. This accessible retelling makes Shakes
Ages 7–11
The Cruisers #4
Oh, Snap!
Walter Dean Myers
For the child questioning why a news story or photo doesn't feel right. This story helps kids explore the ethics of medi
Ages 9–12
Mr. Wolf's Class #3
Lucky Stars
Aron Nels Steinke
For the child who struggles to find their own stories or thinks their life is boring compared to fiction, this gentle cl
Ages 7–10
What's So Special About Shakespeare?
Michael Rosen
For the curious student intimidated by the Bard, Michael Rosen makes Shakespeare's world and plays accessible, funny, an
Ages 9–13
Struck by Lightning #1
Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal
Chris Colfer
For the ambitious teen who feels trapped by their surroundings and is struggling to find a way out of a small-town socia
Ages 14–18
Dear Bookstore
Emily Arrow
For the child who finds magic in every shelf, this lyrical tribute celebrates the bookstore as a sanctuary for curiosity
Ages 3–7
Leopold the Goat #1
Books Aren't for Eating
Carlie Sorosiak
For the child who hasn't yet found a story that sticks. Join Leopold the goat on a mission to show a fellow goat that bo
Ages 3–7
The Hidden Forest #4
Extra! Extra! Fairy-Tale News from Hidden Forest
Alma Flor Ada
For the child who loves looking at the world through a different lens, this clever news-style retelling of classic tales
Ages 6–10
Dear Molly, Dear Olive #1
Molly Discovers Magic (Then Wants to Un-discover It)
Megan Atwood
For the child navigating the highs and lows of a long-distance friendship, this story explores how to handle envy and ma
Ages 8–12
Arthur Chapter Books
Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club
Marc Brown
For the child who feels something is unfair at school or in the community. Arthur and his friends learn how to stand up
Ages 6–9
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