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Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Writing & Storytelling

1,940 books about writing & storytelling

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For the child who has felt misunderstood or mocked for their unique creative voice, this story celebrates finding the fr

Ages 4–8

Uncle Smoke Stories

Roger Welsch

For the child curious about ancient wisdom and the clever ways we learn from our mistakes. These stories bridge modern l

Ages 8–12

High Spirits

Camille Gomera-Tavarez

For teens exploring their roots or navigating family secrets, these stories blend magical realism with the complex reali

Ages 14–18

Indian School Teaching the White Man's Way

Michael L. Cooper

For the middle-grade student exploring the difficult history of how Native American children were forced to leave their

Ages 10–14

Why Not, Lafayette?

Jean Fritz

For the child who dreams of making a difference in the world, this lively biography explores how one young man's passion

Ages 10–14

Made Glorious

Lindsay Eagar

For the high-achiever struggling under the weight of perfectionism, this dark academic thriller explores the lengths a s

Ages 14–18

Photo by Brady: A Picture of the Civil War

Jennifer Armstrong

For the student curious about how we see the past, this visually striking history explores how early photography capture

Ages 10–14

The Dreams of Mairhe Mehan

Jennifer Armstrong

For the teenager navigating the emotional weight of a sibling at war or the complexities of finding home in a new countr

Ages 12–16

Houghton Mifflin Reading Triumphs. Grade 6

James David Cooper, John J. Pikulski

For the student who needs an extra boost to feel confident in the classroom. This comprehensive guide helps sixth grader

Ages 10–13

Shell-Flower and the Strangers

Houghton Mifflin

For the child curious about history and how people from different backgrounds first met. This story explores a young gir

Ages 7–10

Reading Grade K

Houghton Mifflin

For the early learner ready to master the alphabet and first sounds through engaging, school-aligned activities that bui

Ages 4–6

Things That Sometimes Happen

Avi

For the child with a boundless imagination who wonders if objects have secret lives and if the ordinary can suddenly bec

Ages 4–8

Long Journey Home

Julius Lester

For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of freedom. These stories offer a raw, dignified l

Ages 12–18

Isabella #4

Isabella, Artist Extraordinaire

Jennifer Fosberry

For the child who sees a blank wall as a canvas, this story celebrates how imagination can transform a rainy afternoon i

For the child with a boundless imagination who loves to play with language, rhythm, and delightfully nonsensical ideas t

Ages 6–12

Shakespeare for Children

Unknown

For the child who loves stories and wonders where they come from, this gentle introduction brings the world of William S

Ages 4–8

Girl Code

Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser

For the teenager who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start, this memoir shows how passion and progra

Ages 12–18

Belle of the Ball

Mari Costa

For the teen navigating the messy reality of high school crushes and the pressure to excel while staying true to their i

Ages 14–18

The Pushcart War

Jean Merrill

For the child who questions why things are the way they are, this clever mock-history shows how small voices can take a

Ages 8–12

Grounded

Todd Domke

For the child with big dreams and a creative spirit who needs to see that even the most ambitious projects are possible

Ages 9–12

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