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
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. 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
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. 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
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book 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
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Katherine Paterson
I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; 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
Lauren Oliver
I read so that I can learn and I write so that I can explore. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. 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