Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Half of a Yellow Sun
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s masterpiece, and winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction. More
Cammie McGovern
As the younger sister of an adored (sometimes overly perfect) sister, discovering Ramona and Beezus and the gang on Klikitat Street was a life-changer for me. More
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1)
First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Native Son
Wright’s unsparing reflection on what it means to be black in America. More
Black Boy
A powerful and eloquent autobiography that has sold more than a million copies since publication. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
The Poisonwood Bible
Pulitzer Prize finalist and runaway bestseller. More
Michael Morpurgo
I like above all to share the excitement of my dreams and discoveries, my doubts and fears, my joys and my sorrows, to take my readers on new journeys with me. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Their Eyes Were Watching God
One of the most widely read and acclaimed novels in the canon of African-American literature. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More