21st Century Kids: Telling Stories

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library,
Young girl excited with her ideas
“Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released.”—Robin Moore

Stories are born from ideas, experiences, observations, and the imagination. Even true stories have their origins. In the 21st century, would-be storytellers can share their stories in many different ways. Stories can be relayed digitally, visually, in print, and in the oral tradition. Here is a sampling of books that inspire kids to think outside the box when creating and sharing stories.

“Well, maybe it started that way. As a dream, but doesn’t everything? Those buildings. These lights. This whole city. Somebody had to dream about it first. And maybe that is what I did. I dreamed about coming here, but then I did it.”—James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

Telling Stories


Book cover for Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre
Denise, Anika

Book cover for Some Writer!
Some Writer!
Sweet, Melissa

Book cover for Pencils, Pens & Brushes: A Great Girls' Guide to Disney Animation
Pencils, Pens & Brushes: A Great Girls' Guide to Disney Animation
Johnson, Mindy

Book cover for Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly
Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly
Levine, Gail Carson

Book cover for Brave the Page
Brave the Page
National Novel Writing Month

Book cover for How to Write a Story
How to Write a Story
Messner, Kate

Book cover for 20-Minute (Or Less) Digital Storytelling Hacks
20-Minute (Or Less) Digital Storytelling Hacks
Preuitt, Sheela

Book cover for Communicate! Documentaries
Communicate! Documentaries
Rodgers, Kelly Rodgers

Book cover for How To Write A Comic Book
How To Write A Comic Book
Yomtov, Nel

Book cover for Create Your Own Story with Scratch
Create Your Own Story with Scratch
Wood, Kevin


 

 

 

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