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
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... 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
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. 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
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Lauren Oliver
I read so that I can learn and I write so that I can explore. More
