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8,512 books about writing & storytelling
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The Caravan Puppets
Michael Bond
For the child who loves the magic of performance and the excitement of a life on the move, this story celebrates the bon
Ages 6–10
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
The Charlatan's Boy
Jonathan Rogers
For the child who feels like an outsider or wonders where they truly belong, this tall tale explores the beauty of ident
Ages 10–14
Paperboy
Vince Vawter
An 11-year-old with a devastating fastball but a severe stutter takes over a paper route and finds himself talking to th
Ages 10–14
Betsy-Tacy #10
Betsy's Wedding
Maud Hart Lovelace
A piano box playhouse and a fifth birthday party spark a legendary friendship between Betsy and Tacy that grows deeper w
Ages 6–10
Littlejim #1
Littlejim
Gloria Houston
In early 1900s North Carolina, a book-loving boy enters a newspaper essay contest hoping to finally earn his stern fathe
Ages 8–12
Stillwater #2
Zen Ties
Jon J. Muth
Stillwater the giant panda shows Michael, Addy, and Karl how a little kindness toward a grumpy neighbor can lead to a su
Ages 4–8
I See Lincoln's Underpants
Mick Sullivan
For the curious student who thinks history is boring, this book uses hilarious, lesser known facts to prove that the pas
Ages 8–12
Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence, The
Judith St. George
For the curious child who loves history but finds old documents boring, this quirky travelogue reveals the surprisingly
Ages 7–11
The Little Fox
Sammy and Comet Spark the Sky
Peaches Murphy
For the curious child who wonders how their favorite cartoons come to life and wants to explore the magic behind the scr
Ages 7–12
Starting from Seneca Falls
Karen Schwabach
Carrie Chapman Catt rises to lead an army of women in a tireless campaign for the right to vote and the passage of the 1
Ages 8–12
When Harriet Met Sojourner
Catherine Clinton
Two legendary women dedicated to freedom cross paths in this look at the lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth.
Ages 6–10
The Raging Quiet
Sherryl Jordan
In a medieval village where fear turns to accusation, Marnie risks everything to build a secret hand-language with a boy
Ages 12–18
Acceleration
Graham McNamee
Trapped in a sweltering summer job at the subway Lost and Found, Duncan discovers a diary belonging to a serial killer a
Ages 13–18
Maya's Beach Adventure
Mireille Louis
For the curious child discovering that ancient wisdom and proverbs can help them navigate new experiences and big feelin
Ages 4–8
The Best We Could Do
Thi Bui
Intimate art and poetic prose trace a family's daring escape from Vietnam and the enduring bonds of love that sustain th
Ages 14–18
Anne Frank: A Hidden Life
Mirjam Pressler
The world outside the secret annex comes into focus, revealing the historical events and daily dangers that shaped Anne
Ages 11–16
Dreamhunter Duet #2
Dreamquake
Elizabeth Knox
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family legacy and the courage needed to stand up against corrupt systems in
Ages 12–18
Mad, Bad, & Dangerous to Know
Samira Ahmed
Khayyam scours the streets of Paris for a lost painting linked to Alexandre Dumas, uncovering hidden history alongside t
Ages 14–18
Voices of Ancient Egypt
Kay Winters
For the child curious about how the pyramids were built, this book uses poetic monologues to let the people of Ancient E
Ages 7–11
Beowulf: A Hero's Tale Retold
James Rumford
The legendary warrior Beowulf battles the terrifying Grendel and a fierce dragon in this richly illustrated retelling of
Ages 7–12
Spinning Silver
Naomi Novik
Miryem has a gift for turning silver into gold, but her boastful reputation attracts the attention of cold, dangerous sp
Ages 13–18
The Blah
Jack Kent
For the child who feels invisible, misunderstood, or just plain 'blah' on a rainy afternoon. This quirky story celebrate
Ages 4–8
Princess Academy #1
Princess Academy
Shannon Hale
Miri leaves her mountain home for a competitive academy where she must learn to navigate royal politics and discover the
Ages 8–13
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