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Writing & Storytelling
2,205 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
143 books
4–7 yrs
794 books
8–11 yrs
764 books
12–18 yrs
345 books
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Classic Children's Tales 150 Years of Frederick Warne
Beatrix Potter, Randolph Caldecott, Kate Greenaway, Edward Lear
For the family seeking a timeless connection to literature through a beautiful treasury of classic stories, silly poems,
Ages 3–10
When You Grow Up to Vote: How Our Government Works for You
Eleanor Roosevelt, Michelle Markel
For the child curious about how their community works: this classic guide explains the roles of the people who keep our
Ages 6–10
The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan
Jasmine Warga
For the child navigating the complex shift from childhood play to the more complicated social dynamics of middle school.
Ages 8–12
What's the Big Deal About
What's the Big Deal About Elections
Ruby Shamir
For the child curious about why their grown-ups are talking about voting, this book breaks down the American election pr
Ages 6–9
I Drew a Heart
Gillian Sze
For the child who loves finding beauty in the everyday, this gentle story shows how a simple heart can express the many
Ages 3–6
Greta Ever After
Melissa Dassori
For the child who feels like a background character in their own life and is searching for the courage to lead their own
Ages 8–12
The Alphabet from Z to A (With Much Confusion on the Way)
Judith Viorst
For the child who is puzzled by why 'knee' starts with K or why 'tough' sounds like 'ruff', this playful verse journey v
Ages 6–10
The Yeoman's Daring Daughter and the Princes in the Tower
Elaine Clayton
For the child curious about history's unsolved riddles, this atmospheric story follows a girl who offers friendship to t
Ages 7–10
Peace One Day
Jeremy Gilley
For the child wondering if one person can really make a difference. This true story follows a filmmaker's journey to cre
Ages 7–10
The Tear Collector
R. M. Romero
For the teen processing historical weight or family secrets, this lyrical story explores how we carry the grief of the p
Ages 12–18
I'm Just No Good at Rhyming
Chris Harris
For the child who loves to break the rules, these hilarious and subversive poems use meta-humor and visual gags to turn
Ages 6–12
Tending to Grace
Kimberly Fusco
For the teenager who feels invisible or struggles to speak up, this story explores finding your voice when your world ha
Ages 12–17
The Mozart Question
Michael Morpurgo
For the child grappling with the weight of family secrets or learning about the Holocaust through the lens of music, res
Ages 9–13
Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters
Meredith Zeitlin
For the teen feeling the pressure to reinvent themselves, this story explores the awkward, funny, and messy reality of s
Ages 12–15
The Spelling Bee Before Recess
Deborah Lee Rose
For the child feeling the jitters of a big competition, this rhyming tale captures the high-energy excitement and tensio
Ages 5–9
Dream Journal
Karen Halvorsen Schreck
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief after losing a parent and searching for a way to reconnect with the
Ages 12–17
Child of the Flower-song People Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua
Gloria Amescua
For the child exploring their identity or heritage, this lyrical biography shows how one woman's pride in her roots pres
Ages 6–10
What If It's Us #1
What If It's Us
Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera
For the teen navigating the spark and struggle of a new relationship, this story explores if 'meant to be' can survive t
Ages 14–18
Flying Solo
Ralph Fletcher
For the child navigating the complex social dynamics of the classroom while processing the quiet weight of a shared loss
Ages 8–12
The Sports Beat #3
Cover-up
John Feinstein
For the young sports fan who values fair play and wonders what really happens behind the scenes of the world's biggest g
Ages 10–14
Scribble
Deborah Freedman
For siblings with clashing personalities or kids who feel their creative style is too messy, this book celebrates how di
Ages 4–8
The Player King
Avi
For the child who wonders if they are meant for more than their current life. This suspenseful historical tale explores
Ages 8–12
Acting Out
Avi, Susan Cooper, Sharon Creech, Patricia MacLachlan, Katherine Paterson, Richard Peck
For the creative child who loves to perform, this collection of short plays by master storytellers provides easy-to-stag
Ages 8–12
The Map of Remembered Places
Brianna-Ann Awahnde
For the child navigating the bittersweet transitions of growing up and the importance of holding onto cherished memories
Ages 6–10
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