Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
The History of HarperCollins Children’s Books in the U.S.
The Department of Books for Boys and Girls at Harper was established in the U.S. in 1926. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. 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 Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. 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
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
