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Writing & Storytelling

835 books about writing & storytelling

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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A Weave of Words

Robert D. San Souci

For the child who needs to see that 'soft' skills like reading and crafting are actually secret superpowers that can ove

Cover of Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing

Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing

For the child curious about how words can change the world, this collection of fifteen iconic American speeches brings h

Cover of Close to Famous

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

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Confucius Chinese Teacher and Philosopher

Dissected Lives

For the student curious about how ancient wisdom shapes our world today. This biography introduces the life and lasting

Cover of The Important Book

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

Cover of Lil' M & the Superhero Rescue

Lil' M & the Superhero Rescue

For the child who loves the magic of the screen and the power of play. This imaginative story explores the lines between

Cover of Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life

Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who needs a little boost of positivity, this guide pairs famous historical wisdom with Pete the Cat's sign

Cover of Girls Resist!

For the teen who sees unfairness in the world and wants to take action. This handbook provides practical tools for organ

Cover of My Guardian Angel

My Guardian Angel

For the girl who feels restricted by tradition and wants to make her own choices, or for those exploring Jewish history

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Jingle the Brass

Patricia Newman

For the child captivated by locomotives, this journey into the world of trains introduces the colorful language and grit

Cover of Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia

Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia

Barbara O'Connor

For the child who feels invisible at school or struggles to fit in, this story explores the power of reaching out to som

Cover of This Book Just Ate My Dog!

This Book Just Ate My Dog!

For the curious child who loves to play with their books. This playful story explores what happens when characters liter

Cover of Francis Discovers Possible

Francis Discovers Possible

For the child who has been teased about their size and needs to hear that their body is a place of wonder and limitless

Cover of When Did Women Start to Vote?

When Did Women Start to Vote?

For the child grappling with big questions about fairness and freedom. This powerful memoir explores staying true to one

Cover of Think Big

Liz Garton Scanlon

For the child with a wild imagination who needs encouragement to turn their big ideas into music, art, and performance.

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The Caravan Puppets

For the child who loves the magic of performance and the excitement of a life on the move, this story celebrates the bon

Cover of The Changeling

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

For the child who feels like an outsider and finds refuge in a world of make-believe with a friend who truly understands

Cover of 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

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The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin

For the inquisitive child who loves to tinker and ask why. This detailed biography explores how curiosity and hard work

Cover of Abe Lincoln Remembers

Abe Lincoln Remembers

Ann Warren Turner

For the child curious about how a humble boy from a log cabin grew up to lead a nation through its hardest hours. A refl

Cover of Ariel Crashes a Train

Ariel Crashes a Train

For the teenager who feels trapped by scary, unwanted thoughts and needs to know they aren't 'bad' or alone in their str

Cover of Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy

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

Cover of 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

Cover of My Great-Aunt Arizona

My Great-Aunt Arizona

For the child who wonders how they will change the world or feels a calling to help others within their own community.

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