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8,507 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
432 books
4–7 yrs
2783 books
8–11 yrs
3201 books
12–18 yrs
1663 books
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The Honorable Prison
Lyll Becerra de Jenkins
For the teenager grappling with the cost of doing the right thing and finding resilience when their family's safety is t
Ages 12–18
Silence Is Goldfish
Annabel Pitcher
For the teenager grappling with a life-altering family secret, this moving story explores the power of silence and the c
Ages 12–18
Like You, Like Me
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
For children curious about how others live, this gentle exchange of letters shows how friendship bridges the distance be
Ages 4–8
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
For the child who loves the absurd, these anarchic poems turn language into a playground of nonsense and laughter.
Ages 7–12
The Dalemark Quartet #3
The Spellcoats
Diana Wynne Jones
For the child who feels like an outsider within their own community, this lyrical quest follows siblings using ancient a
Ages 10–14
Pushing Up the Sky: Seven Native American Plays for Children
Joseph Bruchac
For children ready to take the stage, these seven short plays celebrate Native American heritage through storytelling, p
Ages 6–11
Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz
Warren Binford
For the child or educator ready to confront difficult truths about our world through the real-life testimonies of childr
Ages 8–14
What if?
Evelyn Mitchell
For the child whose mind is always wandering into 'what if' scenarios, this gentle collection of poetry nurtures curiosi
Ages 3–7
I Talk Like a River
Jordan Scott
For the child who feels isolated by their words or struggles to speak in a world that won't wait, offering a lyrical pat
Ages 4–8
8 Plus 1: Stories
Robert Cormier
For the teenager navigating the complex shift from childhood to adulthood and seeking to understand the hidden layers of
Ages 12–18
You Must Not Miss
Katrina Leno
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of social isolation, family breakdown, and the intense desire to push back
Ages 14–18
The LEGO Batman Movie
The Making of the Movie
Tracey Miller-Zarneke
For the young artist or builder who wants to see how their favorite movies are made. Dive into the sketches, digital mod
Ages 8–14
Melanie Martin #2
With Love from Spain, Melanie Martin
Carol Weston
For the child who loves to document every detail of their life, this journal-style journey explores the wonder of travel
Ages 8–12
Poetry for Young People
Animal Poems
John Hollander
For the child who marvels at the natural world, this collection of classic and modern poems pairs timeless verses with l
Ages 5–10
Who Was?
Who Was Frederick Douglass?
April Jones Prince
For the child curious about history and justice, this biography follows Frederick Douglass's courageous journey from bon
Ages 8–12
Publishing Pioneers
Randolph Caldecott: Renowned British Illustrator
Rebecca Rowell
For the student who loves to draw and wonders how an artist becomes a legend. Discover the man behind the gold medal in
Ages 11–18
The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln
For the student grappling with the weight of history, this visually striking edition brings Lincoln's words to life thro
Ages 8–14
Simon B. Rhymin' #1
Simon B. Rhymin'
Dwayne Reed
For the quiet child who has big ideas but is afraid to speak up. Simon finds his courage through rhythm and rhyme to hel
Ages 8–12
Louis #1
What Happened to Mr. Forster?
Gary W. Bargar
For the child grappling with the realization that adults aren't always fair, this story follows a boy witnessing his fav
Ages 10–14
Puffin Story Books
The Puffin Book of Twentieth-Century Children's Stories
Judith Elkin
For the young reader ready to explore a century of magic, mischief, and wonder. This treasure trove of classic stories i
Ages 8–14
Donutella Hamachi #1
Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers
Kim Chi, Stephan Lee
For the child seeking a place where they belong, this vibrant adventure celebrates finding community and your own inner
Ages 8–12
DK Biography
Thomas Jefferson
Jacqueline Ching
For the curious student researching the foundations of American democracy through the complex life of a brilliant archit
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
Anne Frank
Brenda Ralph Lewis
For the child asking about big historical events or how someone their age survived difficult times. A gentle, clear intr
Ages 7–10
A Small Civil War
John Neufeld
For the young person starting to question authority and realizing that even the people they love can have deeply conflic
Ages 10–14
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