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Adventures in Storytelling (for Kids)
The greatest adventure is the one you write! These books will get you started.
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The Creativity Project
2018Get this itemMore than 40 awesome children's authors and illustrators share writing prompts with readers and each other, and the results are unique and wonderful.
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The Secret Life of Trees
2020 by Butterfield, MoiraGet this itemLearn about the beauty of trees and how they communicate, as well as tree folklore from around the world.
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Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids
2017Get this itemAre you a doodler or a journaler? You're not alone! See what your favorite artists and authors were like when they were kids--from Gordon Korman's 5th grade speech, "How to Handle Your Parents," to Kwame Alexander's first poem.
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The Stars: A New Way to See Them
2016 by Rey, H. A.Get this itemA long time ago, people told stories about the stars. Check these out, then write your own!
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Alphamaniacs: Builders of 26 Wonders of the Word
2020 by Fleischman, PaulGet this itemThere are so many ways to tell a story. Enjoy these unique takes from 26 language adventurers!
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Can You Crack the Code? A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptology
2019 by Schwartz, EllaGet this itemLetters, numbers, and symbols can all be used to create different kinds of codes. Filled with historical information and samples to decipher, this is a book for novice cryptographers to explore and improve their skills.
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The Movie Making Book: Skills & Projects to Learn & Share
2017 by Farrell, DanGet this itemFrom page to screen, this book will help you turn your stories into movies.
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Writing Radar: Using your Journal to Snoop Out and Craft Great Stories
2017 by Gantos, JackGet this itemUsing journaling prompts and encouraging young writers to be observant, this just might be the nudge you need to get you started on your first book.
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Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators as Kids
2021 by Haidle, ElizabethGet this itemSee what your favorite artists were like when they were kids. Everyone starts somewhere. Maybe they're just like you!
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We Are Water Protectors
2020 by Lindstrom, CaroleGet this itemWinner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal, this beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a young water protector who defends one of Earth's most precious resources. Inspired by Indigenous-led movements across North America, the book includes a pledge readers can take.
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100 Ways to Rebuild the World
2020 by Murray, HelenGet this itemThis may not be what most people consider a typical "love story," but it does provide that same feel-good energy. The idea is to think big, but start small, and to use Lego creativity to bring joy.
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Share Your Smile: Raina's Guide to Telling Your Own Story
2019 by Telgemeier, RainaGet this itemFull of writing and drawing tips and prompts, this book by beloved graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier (author of Smile, Drama, and more) has everything you'll need to get writing, except a pencil and paper.
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