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8,950 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
446 books
4–7 yrs
2933 books
8–11 yrs
3373 books
12–18 yrs
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Eye of the Wolf
Daniel Pennac
For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling to connect with someone very different from themselves. A quie
Ages 8–12
Sweet Words So Brave: The Story of African American Literature
Barbara K. Curry
For the child curious about their heritage or the power of the written word, this intergenerational story explores the h
Ages 8–12
The 14 Fibs of Gregory K.
Greg Pincus
For the child who feels like the odd one out in their own family. Gregory struggles to balance his love for poetry with
Ages 8–12
Ode to a Nobody
Caroline Brooks DuBois
For the child who feels like a 'nobody' or is struggling to process a sudden, life-altering loss of home and community.
Ages 10–14
The List #2
The Last Lie
Patricia Forde
For the teen grappling with how to speak up when rules feel wrong, this story explores the courage needed to protect tru
Ages 10–14
Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale (Introducing His Forgotten Frontier Friend)
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child curious about history's 'what-ifs,' this folksy tale explores how a single act of friendship and bravery c
Ages 4–8
Banned Book Club #2
No Rules Tonight
Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada
For the teenager beginning to question authority and seeking the courage to stand up for their beliefs in the face of ce
Ages 14–18
Knots on a Counting Rope
Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault
For the child learning to navigate the world with a disability, this story celebrates how family history and love build
Ages 5–9
Walking on the Boundaries of Change
Sara Holbrook
For the teenager navigating the messy transitions of middle and high school, from shifting friendships to the search for
Ages 11–16
Brother Hugo and the Bear
Katy Beebe
For the child who needs to see that even big, bear-sized mistakes can be fixed with patience, hard work, and a sense of
Ages 4–8
Once Upon a Camel
Kathi Appelt
For the child who needs a calming presence during life's storms, this lyrical story uses the power of memory to bridge t
Ages 8–12
Salma #2
Salma Writes a Book
Danny Ramadan
For the child adjusting to big family changes and finding their voice through art while balancing two cultures.
Ages 8–12
Now Is Your Time! The African-American Struggle for Freedom
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader seeking to understand the roots of systemic struggle and the triumph of the human spirit through th
Ages 10–16
This Book Just Ate My Dog!
Richard Byrne
For the curious child who loves to play with their books. This playful story explores what happens when characters liter
Ages 3–7
The Important Book
Margaret Wise Brown
For the child beginning to notice the small details in the world around them. This poetic classic helps little ones defi
Ages 2–6
My Guardian Angel
Sylvie Weil
For the girl who feels restricted by tradition and wants to make her own choices, or for those exploring Jewish history
Ages 10–14
Jingle the Brass
Patricia Newman
For the child captivated by locomotives, this journey into the world of trains introduces the colorful language and grit
Ages 5–10
Got Geography!
Lee Bennett Hopkins
For the child curious about why our world looks the way it does, this poetic collection brings maps, mountains, and rive
Ages 6–10
The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin
Cheryl Harness
For the inquisitive child who loves to tinker and ask why. This detailed biography explores how curiosity and hard work
Ages 7–10
Close to Famous
Joan Bauer
For the child who needs to know that hard beginnings can lead to sweet futures. A young girl uses her passion for baking
Ages 10–14
Francis Discovers Possible
Ashlee Latimer
For the child who has been teased about their size and needs to hear that their body is a place of wonder and limitless
Ages 4–8
Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy
Jostein Gaarder
For the inquisitive teen starting to ask life's biggest questions, this captivating mystery turns the history of human t
Ages 12–18
Ariel Crashes a Train
Olivia A. Cole
For the teenager who feels trapped by scary, unwanted thoughts and needs to know they aren't 'bad' or alone in their str
Ages 14–18
Fold Me A Poem
Kristine O'Connell George
For the child who loves to create or needs inspiration for quiet time, this book transforms simple paper into a world of
Ages 4–8
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