Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. 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
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
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
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. 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
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. 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
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. 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
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. 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
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
