Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in 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
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
1946: William Morrow establishes its first children’s imprint…
William Morrow establishes its first children’s imprint, Morrow Junior Books, and develops successful children’s author Beverly Cleary. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. 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
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. 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
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More