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8,507 books about writing & storytelling
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Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith
For the child who fears growing up, this epic retelling celebrates the wild power of youth and imagination through a hil
Ages 8–12
Ain't Burned All the Bright
Jason Reynolds
For teens grappling with the heaviness of social injustice and the isolation of the pandemic, seeking a way to catch the
Ages 12–18
Share Better and Stress Less
Whitney Phillips, Ryan Milner
For the digital native navigating the highs and lows of social media, this guide helps kids manage information pollution
Ages 10–16
Destroy All Cars
Blake Nelson
For the teen who feels like a misfit in a world of consumerism, this book provides a witty, relatable voice for navigati
Ages 14–18
Great Achievement Awards
Coretta Scott King and the Story Behind the Coretta Scott King Award
John Bankston
For the young reader curious about how Black authors and artists are celebrated, this biography reveals Coretta Scott Ki
Ages 8–12
Long Ago when I was Young
E. Nesbit
For the child who feels misunderstood at school or finds comfort in their own imagination, this memoir explores the high
Ages 8–12
The Splendid Mosaic of Life
Yanal Majid
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of growing up, this collection of poetry and prose offers a gentle guide to s
Ages 13–18
Attack of the Mutant Underwear
Tom Birdseye
For the child who wants to leave past mistakes behind and start fresh, but finds that awkward moments seem to follow the
Ages 8–12
Interrupting Chicken #1
Interrupting Chicken
David Ezra Stein
For the parent whose child cannot stop jumping in to finish every sentence, this hilarious bedtime tale celebrates the h
Ages 4–8
Harlem Stomp!: A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance
Laban Carrick Hill
For the teenager seeking a deeper connection to their creative roots, this vibrant journey through the Harlem Renaissanc
Ages 12–18
Free Thaddeus!
John Gosselink
For the child who feels misunderstood by authority or finds themselves in trouble for 'helping' in unconventional ways.
Ages 8–12
The Tightrope Walkers
David Almond
For the teen navigating the tug-of-war between a tough environment and their own sensitive, artistic dreams.
Ages 14–18
Emily the Strange #1
The Lost Days
Rob Reger, Jessica Gruner
For the teen who feels like an outsider and loves a good puzzle, this gothic mystery follows a girl rebuilding her ident
Ages 10–15
Dolly! The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream
Robyn McGrath
For the child who needs to know that being yourself is your greatest superpower, even when you start with nothing but a
Ages 4–8
You Can Work in the Arts
You Can Work in Movies
Samantha Bell
For the child who loves making home videos or wonders how their favorite movies are made. Discover the real-life jobs an
Ages 7–10
Rules for Being a Girl
Candace Bushnell, Katie Cotugno
For the teenager grappling with unfair social standards or navigating a breach of trust with an adult, this story explor
Ages 14–18
Sophie Someone
Hayley Long
For the child feeling like they are living a lie or hiding a part of themselves, this puzzle of a book explores the weig
Ages 11–15
Anne of Green Gables #4
Anne of Windy Poplars
L. M. Montgomery
For the young adult stepping into their first professional role and navigating complex social dynamics while staying tru
Ages 12–18
Patricia MacCarthy Concept Books
Herds of Words
Patricia MacCarthy
For the curious child who loves learning new words, this book transforms grammar into a game by exploring the strange an
Ages 4–8
Miles Morales #2
Miles Morales: Suspended
Jason Reynolds
For the student who feels the weight of high expectations or the sting of unfair discipline, this story turns a day in s
Ages 10–14
The Amazing World of Gumball
Gumball's Summer Journal That He Definitely Finished All on His Own
Eric Luper
For the child who thrives on silliness and needs a push to tackle that looming project they have been putting off all su
Ages 7–11
Who Was?
Who Is Oprah Winfrey?
Barbara Kramer, Who HQ
For the child who needs to see that their current circumstances don't define their future. A powerful look at how grit a
Ages 8–12
My Australian Story #4
Plagues and Federation
Vashti Farrer
For the child curious about how communities face big changes, this diary follows a young girl navigating a city quaranti
Ages 9–13
The Meaning of Maggie
Megan Jean Sovern
For the child grappling with a family member's changing health. This story provides a roadmap for navigating big life sh
Ages 8–12
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